Do you need to renew Medicare every year?

Original Medicare coverage is automatically renewable each year you are eligible. Thus, you do not need to renew your Medicare parts each year. Medicare Supplement plans work the same way. Once accepted, the plan is automatically renewable as long as you continue to pay the monthly premium. Medicare Advantage plans work similarly. However, you can change … Read more

Are you automatically enrolled in Medicare when turning 65?

You will automatically be enrolled in Medicare at age 65 if you are receiving Social Security benefits or railroad retirement board benefits at least four months before you enroll in Medicare. However, suppose you are not receiving Social Security or railroad retirement board benefits. You will need to contact your local Social Security office to … Read more

Who is Eligible for Medicare?

To be eligible for Original Medicare, you must be a permanent legal resident (green card holder) or an American citizen who has lived in the United States for at least five years AND one of the following: To enroll in Original Medicare, you may be required to reach out to your local Social Security office … Read more

Fluoride

Medicare Card – How do you know if your child is getting enough fluoride? For this question you will want to have your pediatric dentist evaluate the fluoride level of your child’s primary source of drinking water. If your child is not getting enough fluoride internally through water (especially if the fluoride level is deficient … Read more

Sealants

Medicare Card and Sealants Under many dental insurance plans dental sealants for kids under the age of 13 are not only a covered benefit but will normally fall under preventive services therefore in most cases not having any waiting periods. If your child need dental sealants and you do not current have dental insurance it … Read more

Dental Sealants

How dental sealants work – Medicare Card Dental sealants work by filling in the crevasses on the chewing surfaces of the teeth. This shuts out food particles that could get caught in the teeth, causing cavities. The application is fast and comfortable and can effectively protect teeth for many years.

Oral Cancer

Oral |Cancer is a type of cancer that is typically found in people who have poor oral habits, such as smoking tobacco products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that the 5-year survival rate is approximately 61%, but early detection and intervention can lead to more promising numbers.

Mouth Injury

Medicare Card: How do you injure your mouth? Mouth trauma can results from injury to the teeth or mouth, with many cases linked to sports injuries. However there are preventive measures you can take such as wearing a mouth guard and helmet which can reduce the likelihood of sustaining a mouth injury when playing sports.

Gum Disease

What is Gum Disease how Can you Treat it ? Gum disease will start to develope when there is a buildup of bacteria on your teeth and beneath the gum line, which can cause inflammation and infection. Also people that has a chronic health condition such as heart disease, diabetes, or arthritis, their risk of … Read more