Category: Learning Center
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Dental Savings Plans vs. Insurance: What’s the Difference?
Both dental insurance and dental savings plans, an alternative to dental insurance, can help you maintain your oral health and overall wellness. Which option you choose is an individual decision, which should be based on your dental care needs, budget, and preferences
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What is Supplemental Dental Insurance?
Supplemental insurance would seem to be the answer if you have exceeded your dental insurance plan's annual maximum or if your plan does not cover a needed procedure. But before you pay more for yet another insurance policy, consider potential problems and your options.
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How to Navigate Dental Insurance Waiting Periods
A dental emergency is never fun, especially if you're without dental insurance. When looking for dental insurance, you'll notice the term "waiting period," which can often be a roadblock for many people trying to get immediate dental treatment. We'll explain what a waiting period is and how it works.
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Prepaid Dental Insurance – What You Need To Know
The advantages to prepaid plans include low premiums (the fee you pay to belong to a plan), deep discounts on dental care, no annual spending limit, and coverage for pre-existing conditions. But what are the disadvantages?
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Dental Insurance with No Waiting Periods for Seniors
As we age, regular dental care becomes increasingly important. Unfortunately, finding the right dental insurance for seniors on a fixed budget can be a challenging task. One issue that is often of particular concern is “waiting periods.” Waiting periods in dental insurance are the predetermined periods of time during which new policy holders must wait…
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Should Seniors Purchase Dental Insurance?
The good news is that modern dentistry can keep our teeth and gums healthy throughout our lives. The bad news is that we’ll probably be paying for that dental care out-of-pocket. Most of the insurance options that specifically serve seniors, like Medicare, do not cover dental care.
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What Can I Do About My Missing Teeth?
Some people are born without a full set of teeth, and others lose teeth due to a traumatic injury. But by far the most common causes of tooth loss are tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. Both of these diseases generally result from bacterial plaque that is allowed to build up on tooth surfaces in…
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Dental Bridges vs. Dental Implants
Which is the better choice when you need to replace a missing tooth or teeth – a dental bridge or dental implants? Both options offer unique advantages and disadvantages. Your dentist will advise you on which option, a dental bridge or dental implants, is best for your needs. But often the final decision comes down…
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What Are Dental Implants? Everything You Should Know
People can lose teeth for various reasons, including infection, decay, trauma, and fractures. One solution to replace a missing tooth is with dental implants. While dental implants are a high-quality and long-lasting solution, they can also be a financial burden. Keep reading to learn more about dental implants and how a dental savings plan can help…
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Are Dental Implants Painful?
Dental implants offer a permanent, natural-looking alternative to traditional dentures or bridges. They look, feel, and function like natural teeth, and – as the only tooth replacement option that replaces the root of the tooth – also prevent bone loss, preserving jaw and facial structures. Getting a dental implant typically involves a multi-step surgical process,…