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Will Drinking Green Beer Dye My Teeth?
Bright green beer, milkshakes, cupcakes, and donuts – even green pizza!? Can these celebratory items really be consumed with no risk to a bright, white smile?
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How to Buy Dental Insurance
Choosing a dental insurance plan should be much easier than getting a root canal. But finding an affordable dental insurance plan that meets your needs, now and into the future, isn’t always a painless process.
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What is Basic Dental Insurance?
Most dental insurance plans do cover these sorts of treatments at 80% of the cost. You also don’t get coverage for root canals, crowns, bridges, dentures or orthodontics. Typically, dental insurance covers 50% of the cost of these services (20% for braces).
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Compare Dental Insurance & Discount Dental Plans
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 Work Around 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 coverage as a senior 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…
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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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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,…