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Best Dental Savings Plans for 2024
Choosing the best dental savings plan, often referred to as a dental discount plan, is an important decision that can significantly impact your oral health and financial well-being. This guide will help you navigate the various factors to consider when selecting the ideal plan for you or your family. Understanding Dental Savings Plans Before we…
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What is a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover is a comprehensive approach to improving the aesthetics and functionality of your teeth through a planned series of dental procedures. Unlike opting for separate treatments, a smile makeover offers a cohesive plan that addresses various dental issues in a synchronized manner. This holistic approach considers the color, shape, size, and alignment of…
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Can FSA/HSA Accounts Be Used for Dental Care?
In this article: With some exceptions, such as cosmetic dentistry and certain types of orthodontia, you can use the finds in your FSA or HSA for dental care. Read on to understand what qualifies for reimbursement and how to maximize the funds in your account – plus reduce the costs of procedures that are not…
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Don’t Use Your Teeth as Tools
Using your teeth as tools for tasks like opening packages, removing tags, or cutting tape might seem convenient, especially around the holidays when we’re all racing against the clock. But it’s a habit that can lead to a range of dental problems. Teeth have one job: they are designed for eating. Each type of tooth…
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Is Dental Insurance Worth It?
There you are, having a nice routine visit with your dentist. During the checkup, the dentist suddenly informs you that you’ve got a tooth that’s in trouble. If you get a root canal and crown soon, you can rescue that troubled tooth and save a lot of money by avoiding a dental implant somewhere down…
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Jaw Pain Due to Injury
An accident or a sudden blow to the face can cause severe jaw pain and injury. Learn how to recognize a potentially broken or dislocated jaw—and what to do about it.
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Healthy Thanksgiving Football Snacks
Football season is snack season. Yes, even when the games are held on a day full of deliciousness –Thanksgiving – somehow, we still want to snack before and after the feast. Apparently, a football game without snacks is like a football game with goalposts – what would be the point?
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No Dental Insurance, and Need to See a Dentist?
In this article: What do you do when you don’t have dental insurance and you need to see a dentist fast? First, take a deep breath. While dental insurance can certainly ease the financial burden of dental care, it is not always the best or most affordable option for everyone. And if you’re currently uninsured,…
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Pneumonia linked to oral health
Pneumonia is the single biggest infectious cause of death for both adults and children. Approximately 2,400 children under five die from pneumonia daily. World Pneumonia Day, on November 12, 2021, is working to raise awareness of the dangers of Pneumonia, and reduce the risks that can contribute to the disease.
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Halloween Candy & Dental Health
Seems like so many of our National Holidays are celebrated with unhealthy food and drinks. But you can enjoy the fun and still maintain your smile and health. Here are some tips to help you ensure that Halloween doesn’t turn into a dental horror show!