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

According to studies done, they shown that children who drink fluoridated water from birth have up to 65 percent fewer cavities, and by the time they become teenagers, many of them still have no tooth decay.   If you live in a community without a fluoridated water supply, you can make sure your kid get … Read more

Caring for an Infant’s Teeth You want to start cleaning a child’s teeth when the first tooth is visible, because teeth are susceptible to decay as soon as they appear in the mouth.  Wipe the baby’s teeth and gums clean after every feeding with a soft, damp wash cloth. Be mindful of BBS (“baby bottle … Read more

Question: My husband and I just had our son a seven weeks ago. A coarse he is current on our major medical but our dental is separate.  Since clearly he had no teeth yet, I see no point in adding him to our dental insurance plan right now.  At what point would it typically make … Read more

Question: I am living in Los Angeles and have very bad teeth. I have been to a dentist that gave me a free consult but the cost of having all the dental work needed is more then I can afford right now.  However I can not afford to continue to delay the needed dental care. … Read more

Dentist are worried that teenagers are putting their teeth and oral health at risk by trying dangerous do-it-yourself teeth-whitening techniques found on the Internet.  Too many teenagers uses  online tips of do it yourself teeth whitening since money and access to proper dental whitening care may not be in their reach.   However Children who … Read more

Question: I been looking for dental insurance for myself but I am quickly finding out that the plans I seen on line are just costly for me at this time.  What I would really like to know is if getting a low cost dental discount plan really a good alternative to dental insurance?  I see … Read more

Question: I just shopping for dental insurance and want to know how to get the best dental insurance plan.   Answer: This is a question that comes up quite frequently, however I will tell you there is no sure answer. The real reason why is because no one knows the condition of your teeth except … Read more