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Featured Dental Articles

10 Things You Didn't Know About Dentists
As early as 3000 BC, men have dabbled in dentistry to take care of dental problems they have encountered. The excruciating pain that is associated with cavities and rotting teeth must have prompted them to discover ways to relieve their agonizing and ...

Root Canal Fillings can Cause Serious Side Effects
Dental Research Specialist Dr. Weston Price, after observing many patients with crippling degenerative diseases not responding to treatment,suspected infected root canal-filled teeth to be the cause. Anyone who starts to read this article is ...

Why Do Some People's Teeth Develop Dental Caries And Others Do Not?
Most Individuals know that diet has something to do with it- and certainly sugar has - but why caries take place remains somewhat mysterious. To prevent the need for root canal treatments, one must remember that every case needing a root fill, other than ...




8 Secrets To Paying Less For Dental Care
 
Referrals – Ask if your dentist gives a discount for referrals. If you send in your friends and neighbors, will the office give you a break on your bill?

Installments – Ask your dentist if s/he would be willing to allow you to pay for treatments in installments or maybe multiple procedures can be performed in stages over a period of weeks or months. This option does not save actual money; however, it will enable you to pay on a schedule that is easier on your budget.

Second Opinions - Seek second opinions on expensive work. Certain dental problems have various, appropriate treatments available. For instance, missing teeth can be replaced by implants, by a bridge or by a partial denture. All of these are acceptable treatments, but the costs can vary widely. Talking with another professional will help ensure that you have been given all the treatment options for your situation.

Petition – If you are lucky enough to have dental insurance and the treatment or procedure your dentist proposes is denied or simply not covered by your dental plan, you have the option to petition the insurance provider. You or preferably your dentist may need to write a letter and send a more detailed explanation regarding the need for these services.

Cash is King - Ask if your dentist gives a discount for cash. Bill collecting is a frustrating and time consuming endeavor for a dentist's office. Often, dentists will gladly give clients a discount for cash in exchange for a bill paid-in-full. This method could save you up to 10% at some offices.

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About the Author
This article was written by Melissa Horn, a mother of two kids under five, a novice golfer. Contact her at melissa@healthcarewithinreach.com



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Eagles' Jackson endures hard hit, dental work
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"That was tough going through," Jackson said of the dental work. "But I feel a little bit better right now." The Eagles will likely need a healthy Jackson ...

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Are BPA- Laced Dental Sealants Safe?
FOXNews
Just had a dental filling? You might be chewing on bisphenol A (BPA), a common plastics ingredient that could have harmful effects on your health. ...
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TopNews Singapore (press release)

21000 dental patients face delays
Isle of Man Today
MORE than 21000 patients at two NHS Douglas dental clinics could expect delays on routine check-ups following a shortage of dentists. ...
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Public health dental program to expandGuelph Mercury
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