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Healthy Thanksgiving Football Snacks
Football season is snack season. Yes, even when the games are held on a day full of deliciousness –Thanksgiving – somehow, we still want to snack before and after the feast. Apparently, a football game without snacks is like a football game with goalposts – what would be the point?
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No Dental Insurance, and Need to See a Dentist?
In this article: What do you do when you don’t have dental insurance and you need to see a dentist fast? First, take a deep breath. While dental insurance can certainly ease the financial burden of dental care, it is not always the best or most affordable option for everyone. And if you’re currently uninsured,…
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Pneumonia linked to oral health
Pneumonia is the single biggest infectious cause of death for both adults and children. Approximately 2,400 children under five die from pneumonia daily. World Pneumonia Day, on November 12, 2021, is working to raise awareness of the dangers of Pneumonia, and reduce the risks that can contribute to the disease.
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Halloween Candy & Dental Health
Seems like so many of our National Holidays are celebrated with unhealthy food and drinks. But you can enjoy the fun and still maintain your smile and health. Here are some tips to help you ensure that Halloween doesn’t turn into a dental horror show!
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The Affordable Care Act and Dental Care For Children
The ACA states dental care for children is an “Essential Health Benefit.” A few states do, or are considering, making kids’ dental coverage mandatory. If your state runs its Marketplace, it will also determine other variables like deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance.
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ACA Dental for Self-Employed People
One of the stated goals of the ACA was to provide affordable healthcare benefits to Americans who may not have had the ability to purchase them in the past. Traditional healthcare and dental insurance policies have long been virtually unattainable for people who are self-employed, but that is changing.
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Affordable Dental Care for Older Adults
Older adults can have unique oral health needs and barriers to accessing dental care, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging. Good oral health is essential to overall health regardless of the number of birthdays you've celebrated.
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Dental Insurance and the ACA FAQs
In this post: Affordable Care Act Marketplace Basics What Is an Open Enrollment period? The open enrollment period is when you can purchase or change a health insurance plan through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. Open enrollment currently begins in early November and ends in mid-January. Those dates have varied over the years. Check…
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What is a Dental Discount Plan?
Regular dental care is crucial for overall health, but seeing the dentist as often as you should may be financially challenging. Dental treatments can be expensive, and traditional dental insurance may not always offer the coverage and flexibility that everyone needs. Enter dental discount plans, also known as dental savings plans. These plans have gained…
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How to Lower Your Dental Bills
Dentist’s prices for a specific treatment can vary by several hundred dollars or more. If you get a seemingly high quote for care, check the average prices in your area for that same treatment using a website like Fair Health. You can also call local dentists and see what they charge for the treatment you…
