Over the years, several efforts have been made to roll out free dental treatments to low-income or uninsured patients. These are primarily offered by public health organizations and private dental clinics. There are even many colleges which offer free dental care to the community. What could possibly be better than free? For patients who struggle [...]
A variety of charitable health organizations host free dental services year-round for special events like Valentine’s Day and Children’s Health Month. Some highlights of these philanthropic endeavours include: The Pasco County Department of Health The Pasco County Department of Health in Port Richey, Florida will host free dental exams and cleanings on February 28, 2018, [...]
In the senior population, one of the growing concerns is the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s. Millions are diagnosed yearly and adult children often have to change roles by helping parents to stay out of harm’s way. According to a recent article by WHTC News, dementia not only affects a person thoughts and views of [...]
According to medical researchers, an alarming percentage of preschoolers have tooth decay. Another word that is commonly used to describe this condition in this age group is “early childhood caries”. What’s even more alarming? There is still some misconception about preschoolers having tooth decay. Some parents believe this condition is harmless because baby teeth eventually [...]
Federal insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid provide limited dental coverage for enrollees, according to USA Today. For seniors on Medicare, dental coverage comes with the added expense of signing up with a private Medicare Advantage program. The Average Cost of Dental Insurance The premium you pay for dental insurance is entirely dependent on the [...]
How many times should you visit the dentist? The rule of thumb is twice per year, according to credible sources like Colgate or the American Dental Association, for example. With a dental health plan in place, the price for a periodic checkup is significantly less for someone who does not have dental insurance. As an [...]
According to the National Association of Dental Plans, roughly 74 million Americans lack dental insurance. What are the 5 extremes we do when we can't afford the dentist? In this article, we’ll explore some of the top things people do when dental insurance is inaccessible due to the lack of funds: Skipping Dental Checkups – [...]
According to MouthHealthy.org, a subsidiary of the American Dental Association, the history of teeth cleaning is quite impressive which is why we thought we'd share these toothbrush history facts. Read on to see 3 fun facts about toothbrushes. Teeth Cleaning is a Centuries-Old Practice Archaeologists uncovered teeth cleaning practices used by many of our predecessors [...]
Why do people use the term "wisdom teeth" to refer to our third molars? This last set of molars earned the label “wisdom teeth” for one reason: When these finally develop, it generally happens during an age of enlightenment. Though wisdom teeth can develop at different times, generally speaking, this phase happens around the ages [...]
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