Question: I am a minor with yellowish looking teeth.  I hate to smile because I do not have white teeth and my mom will not pay to have my teeth whiten at the dentist.  I also ask to use whiten strips but she says she was told they can make your teeth sensitive and would … Read more

Question: How much does a bridge cost and is it permanent?    Answer:  The average cost of a single fixed bridge depends on many factors, from which region you’re in to how many and which type of bridges are needed. Typically dental bridge cost ranges from $500-900 per tooth. Dental insurance typically pays for about … Read more

Question: I have old partials and I would like news one but I need dental insurance first. So I am looking at the plans but do not know where to find dentures and partial coverage’s information on the fee schedule when reviewing an HMO insurance plan. I want to make sure I would have coverage … Read more

Question: My daughter is seven and got into an accident were she lost four of her top front teeth.  They are just her baby teeth but I do not like that she has to deal with such a big gap.    Could she get a dental bridge until her adult teeth come in?  Or would … Read more

Question: My daughter is nine but her teeth are really crooked and her dentist as stated she may need braces.  Right now she has a space maintainer in hopes to avoid braces.  If she does need to have braces would that be when all her baby teeth are out?  I see no point in putting … Read more

Question: Looking for an affordable dental insurance plan for my family of four in the state of  New Jersey.  Where can I get dental insurance that does not bust my bank account.  I am finding out that there seems not to be any affordable dental insurance that a family can buy.     Answer: I … Read more

Question: I have a family of six and we do not have dental insurance.  We use to but the plan we had cancelled when my husband changed jobs.  We can not afford much so we would like to know where we can get low cost dental insurance or low cost dental services.  Either right now … Read more

Question: So I was reviewing your dental insurance plans.  I am a signal dad and my son lives with me for most of the year.  We are in TX and I would like to get a dental insurance plan for him.  I really do not care about the monthly cost as long as it is … Read more

Question: My five year old daughter has dental caries.  She currently need four filling an a possible baby root canal.  I have dental insurance but it does not cover much and I have already maxed out it 1000.00 yearly limit.  I found this is easy to do when your child’s teeth keep getting cavities.  Answer: … Read more

My son is not yet two but I want to take him to see a pediatric dentist.  I currently do not have dental insurance for him.  I would like to get some insurance in place before I take him to see Pediatric dentist.   Answer: Yes there are some HMO plans to do provide for … Read more

Question: I am 28 years old and been wanting to get braces to fix an overbite issue.  I try enrolling in a dental insurance plan to save money on adult braces only to find out after the fact they do not cover for orthodontic treatment for adults.   I need recommendations for a dental insurance … Read more

Question: I have a teen currently in braces but we moved from FL and need to find a new orthodontic dentist.   Also I just found out since I moved to a different state my dental insurance is not valid in CA so I need dental insurance that will help me cover the orthodontic treatment … Read more

I am just wondering if you really can brush  your teeth with Jack Daniels?  My friends say yes but that because of a song by  Tik Tok Kesha.  I would think it would mess up your teeth?  Since my friends bought it up I would like to really know if it is good for your … Read more

Teething  Your child’s first teeth usually begin to cut through the gums at about six months of age, although the timing can vary among children. All of your child 20 primary teeth should come in between the ages of six months and three years. Your child will lose his or her primary teeth between the … Read more

A baby’s dental care really starts with his or her mother’s healthy pregnancy, because baby teeth begin to form before birth.  That is just another reason why if you are pregnant, to make sure and eat a balanced, nutritious diet and get an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals. It is important for pregnant women … Read more

The short answer is Yes, both vision and dental care is very important for a baby. With regards to dental a baby should see a dentist at the sign of their first tooth. Maintaining dental health for your child will not only be good for the oral health but overall well being.  With regards to … Read more

It is enrollment time for my company’s benefits, and I am not sure if I should add my son to the dental insurance. He does not have teeth yet, and I do not think it is likely he will need any dental work in 2015.   I can swing a check up out of pocket … Read more