Tooth decay: Tooth Decay is one of the most common oral diseases, which affects people of all ages and is entirely preventable. Gum disease. Mouth injury. Oral cancer.

Question: I have dental insurance though work but can not add my son to the plan until open enrollment which is another eight months. Are there any PPO dental insurance plans that will accept a minor on the plan by themselves. Answer: There are a few and we do have one such as Standard Life … Read more

Question: Is thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful to a child’s teeth? Answer: Thumb and pacifier sucking habits will generally only become a problem if they go on for a very long period of time. Most children stop these habits on their own, but if they are still sucking their thumbs or fingers past the … Read more

Question: I am shopping out dental insurance for my daughter (who is 10 months) and I. My dentist takes the HMO California Dental Insurance plan 595 that I found on this website. Which is great since I think this plan overall is a good one. However my dentist dose not treat children under the age … Read more

What are the symptoms of poor dental health? Mouth and Jaw Pain. Bleeding and Sore Gums. Loose or Lost Teeth. Changes in Tooth Surfaces and Enamel. Bad Breath (Halitosis) Mouth Sores, Patches, or Lumps. If you have some of these symptoms you should visit your dentist

Question: Can the gums grow back? Reply: No, If say your gums are damaged by periodontitis, which is the most severe form of gum disease, it is not possible for receding gums to grow back. With that said though, you can receive treatments that can help to stop the problem from getting worse.

What to do if your child as a toothache. If your child has a toothache, you will want to first, rinse the irritated area with warm salt water and place a cold compress on the face if it is swollen. Give the child acetaminophen for any pain, rather than placing aspirin on the teeth or … Read more

Dental and oral health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Poor oral hygiene can lead to dental cavities and gum disease, and has also been linked to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is a lifelong commitment.

Question: my son is only four month with no teeth yet. However I want to take him to a dentist I know but she only take PPO dental insurance plans. Should I get the PPO plan now or when he has teeth ? Answer: Well that is up to you and what you feel will … Read more

Vitamin C does not prevent colds and only slightly reduces their length and severity. A 2013 review of scientific literature found that taking vitamin C regularly did not reduce the likelihood of getting a cold but was linked to small improvements in cold symptoms. In studies in which people took vitamin C only after they … Read more

Question: Are baby teeth really that important to my child? Answer: Your child primary teeth or what we call “baby,” teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt. … Read more

Question: Do I really need to have dental insurance for my two year old? I take good care of her teeth I do not see any reason for dental insurance.   Answer: I believe now in California you are required to have dental insurance on your children but not yourself.  Yet putting that aside, In … Read more

Zinc taken orally (by mouth) may help to treat colds, but it can cause side effects and interact with medicines. Zinc is available in two forms—oral zinc (e.g., lozenges, tablets, syrup) and intranasal zinc (e.g., swabs and gels). A 2015 analysis of clinical trials found that oral zinc helps to reduce the length of colds … Read more

Vaccination is the best protection against getting the flu. Starting in 2010, the Federal Government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended annual flu vaccination for all people aged 6 months and older. There is currently no strong scientific evidence that any natural product is useful against the flu.

Question: I have a two year old that will need to start going to the dentist for dental check ups. I do not get dental insurance though my job only medical. Can I get dental insurance just for my son as I do not really need it. Answer: There are some dental insurance that will … Read more

Pediatric dentists are the pediatricians of dentistry. A pediatric dentist has two to three years specialty training following dental school and limits his/her practice to treating children only. Pediatric dentists are primary and specialty oral care providers for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health needs.

In a prior post we talked about how dental insurance benefits may not cover for specialist and the dental insurance plans that do will normally offer less coverage for specialist then they do for family/general dentist. It is especially important to keep in mind when you have children under that age of five. Since many … Read more