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Average Cost of Dental Bridge
If you’re missing one or more teeth, a dental bridge can be an excellent way to improve your smile and oral health. But the cost of a bridge may exceed your budget, even if you do have dental insurance. Dental insurance is great at saving you money on preventive procedures such as basic checkups and…
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Everything You Need To Know About Dentures and Insurance
The good news is that life with dentures is probably going to be just fine, especially if you’ve been embarrassed about your decayed, loose or missing teeth. And most of the issues that most commonly bother denture-wearers are easily fixable. Here’s what you need to know.
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What To Do If Your Dental Insurance Coverage is Maxed Out
Your dentist just told you that you need a root canal and a crown. No problem, you’ve got dental insurance. But you may still end up paying out-of-pocket for the procedure if you exceed your insurance’s annual “cap,” also known as the annual maximum spending limit. In this article, we'll cover what to do, and…
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Is AARP Dental Insurance Coverage Worth It?
AARP’s dental plans feature very comprehensive coverage, and the slightly higher-than-average cost of the plans reflect this. These plans are a solid choice for those whose dental care needs extend beyond regular cleanings and checkups.
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Dental Insurance for Self-Employed: How to Get Dental Coverage
One of the biggest challenges for anyone who is self-employed or freelances is figuring out how to handle healthcare expenses. There are no benefits packages when you are your own boss and finding affordable options can be difficult when you’re not part of a group plan.
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Best Ways to Whiten Your Teeth
Are your teeth as white as you’d like them to be? If not, consider booking an appointment with your dentist ASAP to get your smile in shape. Sure, you could choose a whitening product from a store shelf, and probably brighten your teeth by a shade or two. But a professional whitening treatment is safer,…
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Pain After Dental Work? Here Are a Few Reasons Why
You probably expect your mouth to feel a little tender after a dental procedure. But you may not have anticipated a locked jaw, nausea, or clogged ears following treatment. And even if you experience some swelling and soreness, sometimes it’s hard to tell what symptoms are normal, and which ones require a consultation with the…
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How to Get Affordable Emergency Dental Work Without Insurance
It’s frightening enough when you have a dental emergency—but what if you also have no insurance? Learn when you need to seek immediate care—and when you have time to look for a better price.
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Dental Emergency: No Insurance and Toothaches Fill the ER
A study by the American Dental Association found that every 15 seconds a patient comes into the ER for a dental emergency. The ADA estimates that 79% of the visits could have been better addressed by a visit to the dentist.
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Sedation Dentistry Explained
Sedation dentistry is intended to make dental treatment far less stressful for the patient. If you have a dental phobia with spending hours in your dentist’s chair in order to get your smile back in shape, sedation dentistry may be something you want to explore.