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High Insurance Costs Keep Americans Away from the Dentist
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October 3rd, 2011
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A new study has revealed that the high costs associated with dental insurance are keeping Americans from purchasing coverage. Currently, only 50 percent of Americans have coverage, and as of 2010, dental premiums increased at a higher rate than health insurance premiums. 
Dentists Reluctant to Treat Children on Medicaid
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May 23rd, 2011
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A new study has found that dentists are more likely to treat children in need of urgent care under private dental insurance plans than those who are covered under Medicaid. The study was released by the University of Pennsylvania and published in Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Free Dental Services Provided to Over 2,800 Uninsured
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October 13th, 2009
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One of the nation’s largest dental insurers has provided more than $400,000 in free dental services since the beginning of the year. In order to help those without health/dental insurance coverage, United Concordia Dental began giving out free dental care in January 2009 and has helped over 2,800 people to date.
Wisdom Teeth Series: Recovery Basics
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October 3rd, 2009
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There are many myths and misconceptions about wisdom teeth, how they’re extracted and how we recover from them. You hear all kinds of horror stories about them, and after awhile it’s hard to tell what’s true, what might be true, and what’s more likely to be an urban myth. The basics of wisdom tooth extraction and recovery, however, are fairly simple to grasp.
Wisdom Teeth Series: Extractions vs Regular Tooth Extractions
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October 2nd, 2009
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If you haven’t had your wisdom teeth removed yet, you may be anxious about the whole thing. A lot of people who have extracted their wisdom teeth describe the experience as painful, and will recount their own personal stories with horror and alarm. It follows, then, that the procedure is more extensive and involved than other trips to the dentist, and that means that it’s going to be more expensive. The reasons for the high price of wisdom teeth extraction versus the removal of regular teeth are fairly obvious.
Wisdom Teeth Series: Dangers of Prevention and Non-Prevention
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October 2nd, 2009
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A person who has yet to have his or her wisdom teeth removed may be wondering whether they need to have them removed at all. They may not be causing any problems at the moment, or, when a cost-benefit analysis has been done, the dangers of wisdom teeth removal may be great enough that leaving them in makes more sense. Adding to the confusion is that some dentists will not advocate the removal of a wisdom tooth if it does not appear to be causing any problems. The decision is an important one, and needs to be taken very seriously, including the financial impact and how much dental health insurance coverage you have.
Wisdom Teeth Series: Impacted Tooth
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October 1st, 2009
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Impacted teeth are wisdom that into a person’s mouth in disorderly way, usually perpendicular to the adjoining tooth, causing many serious problems to their dental health. There are several different kinds of impacted wisdom teeth, but what they all have in common is the need to be extracted sooner rather than later. An impacted wisdom tooth, if allowed to grow unchecked, can cause damage to the other teeth in a person’s mouth.
Wisdom Teeth Series: Why Remove Them?
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October 1st, 2009
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It’s a well known fact that most people hate going to the dentist. We’re afraid that it’s going to hurt no matter how reassuring our dentist may be, or how much anesthetic we’re given. People are especially afraid of having their wisdom teeth removed, seeing as there are so many horror stories surrounding it. The truth is, however, that for almost everyone, getting your wisdom teeth removed is the smart thing to do in the long run.
Wisdom Teeth Series: Covered by Dental Insurance?
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September 29th, 2009
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If you or someone you know needs to have wisdom teeth removed, and you have good dental insurance, the odds are likely that your dental insurance provider will cover all or some of the procedure. Not all dental insurance providers will cover the extraction of wisdom teeth, however, and before you make any assumptions, be sure to check with a representative of your dental insurance provider and verify what’s covered and what’s not. While it may be a bit more time-consuming to consult with an actual person, it could be worth it in the long run given that you will get the information first-hand, as opposed to reading a brochure or pamphlet. Everyone knows dental insurance and health insurance coverage are complicated things, and you could easily misread crucial information.
Dental Insurance for Children
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September 24th, 2009
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Did you know that tooth decay is the most common form of childhood disease? Parents that do not encourage their children to practice good oral hygiene are committing their child to a future filled with additional health problems, social awkwardness and even emotional disorders caused by feelings of inadequacy. That is why it is imperative for parents not only to teach their children basic oral care at an early age, but also ensure their well-being by purchasing dental insurance for their child.
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