Dental HMO plans are normally a more affordable dental care insurance plan then your PPO dental insurance plans. They also have few limitations the many PPO plans. However one limitation that dental HMO plans come with is that there is no out side dental network. Under a dental HMO plan you have to choose a … Read more
Our mouth is home to thousands of germs and bacteria so is there any wonder that our breath may not be so fresh from time to time. Food and drinks can have an immediate effect on our breath though not normally long lasting. What you should take note of is when you have bad … Read more
Researchers keep finding better ways to help build up bone in the jaw that is too thin to support the anchoring of dental implants. Studies using bone inducing proteins could help to improve dental implant success in cases where bone-loss presents a challenge, according to Georgia Health Sciences University.
No real surprise that smoking can cause yet another health issue. According to a New Study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to oral disease. The mouth of a healthy person contains a stable ecosystem of healthy bacteria, however research on the mouth of a … Read more
The early stages of periodontal disease show few warning signs or symptoms. Many people go unaware of a periodontal problem until their gums become soft and bleed slightly when they brush their teeth. As the periodontal disease progresses, there are more-serious changes, a person would start to notice. some of these signs are: … Read more
An NYU nursing-dental research team has found, that oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c. Hemoglobin A1c blood glucose measures from oral blood compare well to those from finger-stick blood, the researchers say. The findings are from a study funded by an NYU CTSI grant … Read more
Estimates show about 1.1 million men and women suffer for eating disorders in the UK. This figure is even thought to be higher since many people with eating disorders keep the problem secret. A study done by University of Bergen in Norway, showed that patients who suffer from eating disorders, such as Anorexia and Bulimia, … Read more
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums. This commonly occurs because of films of bacteria that accumulate on the teeth which is called plaque. A person who has gingivitis will normally have red and puffy gums. Their gums will most likely bleed when they brush their teeth. Generally, gingivitis can be resolved … Read more
Preventive dental care is the number one way to prevent tooth decay in children. Primary (Baby) teeth are week and can quickly be destroyed by sugar and decay, causing pain and discomfort associated with tooth decay. However prevention is the key to avoiding dental decay and high cost dental care. Helpful preventive dental care tips: … Read more
Though the word is getting out about baby bottle tooth decay there are still many people that are unaware of the dental hazard that baby bottles can have on baby teeth. Some parents may put sugary liquids in bottles or dip pacifiers in sugar to make them more appealing to their baby. However … Read more
Did you know you can spread dental decay to your child? Though poor diet and hygiene patterns, adults can develop cavities. If the adult has a history of cavities, they can then pass the destructive oral bacteria on to their children. However research does show that once parents are aware that they can spread tooth … Read more
Study on the possible long term effects of using partial dentures. There are advantages of having partial dentures such as the appearance, function and cost. However according to dentists in China dental lab there are possible long term effects that one should be aware of. Partial dentures has a long-term potential to cause … Read more
Insurance Program. In a study done by Joanna Bisgaier, MSW, from the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Dentists in the USA are much more likely to offer an appointment to children with private health insurance than those in the combined Medicaid/CHIP. Out of 170 paired calls to 85 dental practices, 41 of them … Read more
Your card has a Medicare Number that’s unique to you, instead of your Social Security Number. This helps to protect your identity.
When you’re enrolled in Medicare, you’ll get your red, white, and blue Medicare card in the mail. If you’re automatically enrolled, you’ll get your red, white, and blue Medicare card in the mail 3 months before your 65th birthday or your 25th month of getting disability benefits. Your Medicare card shows that you have Medicare … Read more
Dentists warn consumers about the safety of tooth whitening, now being offered at many beauty salons and clinics. The risk of teeth whitening procedure is manifold when it is performed by unqualified staff. The BDA and the General Dental Council have both reiterated that tooth whitening should be carried out only by registered dental practitioners.
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