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What’s The Best Affordable Dental Insurance?
Maintaining good oral health is crucial for overall well-being, but the cost of dental care can often be a barrier for many people. Dental insurance offers a way to reduce these expenses helping to ensure that essential dental treatments, particularly preventive care, is accessible. Dental insurance may not be the right, or most affordable, option…
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What to Do When You Can’t Afford Dental Implants
Dental implants are an excellent long-term solution for replacing missing teeth and restoring a confident smile. Unfortunately, the cost of dental implants can be a significant barrier for many people. Dental insurance typically does not pay for dental implants, classifying implants as an optional cosmetic procedure. It is important to know that dental savings plans…
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Can’t afford dental care, even with insurance?
Oral health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, but the cost of dental treatment can sometimes be a barrier to accessing the care we need. Sadly, even with dental insurance coverage, out-of-pocket expenses can still be daunting – especially if you have exceeded your insurance’s annual coverage limit. In this article, we’ll explore practical…
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Ten Things to Do on a Self-Care Day
International Self-Care Day is celebrated on July 24. It stresses the importance of self-care as the cornerstone of wellness. We all know prioritizing self-care is essential for our overall well-being, but too often taking care of ourselves takes a back seat to our numerous responsibilities. What is a self-care day? A self-care day offers an…
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Why Your Teeth Are So Sensitive To Cold
Cold sensitivity usually means you have a dental health issue, such as tooth decay, damaged dental enamel, or gum disease. If your teeth or gums ache when exposed to cold, you should see your dentist right away to reduce pain right now and protect your health (and bank account!) in the near future. The dental…
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How much does dental bonding cost?
Key takeaways on dental bonding: Dental bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that involves the application of a tooth-colored resin material to the surface of the teeth. The resin, made of a durable plastic material, is carefully molded and sculpted to improve the appearance of your teeth. Bonding can be used to: The average cost*…
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How Much Do Dental Bridges Cost?
Key Takeaways: If you’re missing one or more teeth, a dental bridge can be an excellent way to improve your smile and oral health. But the cost of a bridge – $2,000 to $5,000+ to replace one missing tooth – may exceed your budget, even if you do have dental insurance. Dental insurance is great…
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Can Dental Problems Cause Vision Loss?
Women are more likely to experience problems with their vision than men but are less likely to receive treatment. That’s why Prevent Blindness, an organization working to protect sight for more than 110 years, has declared April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month.
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Is Tea Bad for Your Teeth?
On any given day, over 159 million Americans are drinking tea. It’s so popular that it even has a month dedicated to it: January is officially “National Hot Tea Month.” Hot tea can support your oral health, but it can also cause dental problems. We’re about to spill the tea on how to enjoy your tea and…
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Can Bad Teeth Cause Heart Problems?
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular health and overall wellness. But, really, every month is heart month. No matter what the calendar says, regular dental care and a good oral hygiene routine are critical.