I am wanting to get a bride to cover a missing tooth and wanted to see if I can sign up for a Dental Plan with no missing tooth clause. I understand there are waiting periods, but would like to get things moving.

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Most insurance plans can tailor a plan to you. It will be more expensive to cover missing teeth, but I see those plans every day. Check with all the major companies. At least one of them can do it.

I am a college student, and currently covered under my parents’ Dental Plan. I need to get all of my wisdom teeth extracted, and I found out that I possibly also need 3 root canals. My insurance only covers $1500 per year. I don’t want to put off this work, but I don’t think I can afford this. Would getting my own individual dental insurance plan help? What plans are good, and what is a decent price/yr for an individual plan?

You said you don’t want to put off the dental work. Most individual plans will either have a waiting period of 12 months before you can get full benefits and then only pay at 50%, or will cover a smaller percentage until you’ve had the plan for 24 months (for example 10% the first year, 20% the second, and 40% the third). Premiums will run $30 – $50 depending upon your location. You may want to check out dental schools where you can get good service at a reasonable cost. You can find the nearest school here: http://www.yourhealthplanadvisor.com/Dentalschools.html

You can also try Care Credit. You’ll borrow the money but can pay it back interest free if you pay within the timeframe.

The current economic situation has created many businesses challenges. Dental practices will need to respond in various ways to encourage consumers to make dentistry a higher priority. Consumers will only delay longer without ongoing reminders. Additionally, current patients need a higher level of communication and stronger referral skills. 

While regular preventive dental visits can be delayed without a short-term downside, significant health problems and personal reasons will not wait for an economic recovery. When emergencies arise and toothaches occur, your dental office should have a public presence to keep your patient numbers on a growth trajectory. Dentists who offer high value services such as Invisalign braces, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and smile makeovers should make sure they are the ones these patients will know of when they start looking. Sedation dental marketing is also a way to move consumers who have put off dental treatment because of fear to get the care they need now.

Take these steps to keep your dental office profitable in 2009.

The Best Dental Marketing Plan has THREE Elements

> ONE: Be A Publicly, Proactive, Persistent Dental Practice

• Helps you grab the attention of patients and consumers who are not considering dentistry right now  
• One of the biggest areas of new dental patient development  
• Usually includes a traditional dentistry marketing element or format  
• People need to be made aware of your cosmetic and restorative expertise and services
• While public marketing is not cheap, done right, dentists can bring in new blood fast
• Waiting for referrals, or consumers to think about or searchers is risky in a downturn 

> TWO: Completely Cover Your Current Dental Patients Angle

• Patients want others to know about you if you do things well  
• This is hardly ever done well – it is often generic, impersonal, and infrequent  
• Referrals and smile makeover case acceptance result from effectively communicating value  
• Find more ways to connect with dental patients and more formats to ask for referrals
• Where you communicate now – add elements that say so meth ing new about you
• Referrals still make great patients, but the new landscape requires new methods
• Use dental technology to better inform patient of your services and expertise 

> THREE: Network Your Internet Connection: Dental Website

• The Web is where your patients, and consumers are, and will be looking for you  
• There are a thou sand ways to attract new dental care patients online: spread your wins  
• Internet evasion will shrink your community influence, referral power, expertise value
• Remember most of your competition is doing one thing, if any, and often haphazardly
• Keep adding to your online dental marketing repertoire, weaving in your highest value services 

Downturn Dental Marketing Conclusion

Assertive and persistent public and internal communication is essential for your dental practice to be viable today and long term. Dental marketing is not only a good thing it is the only thing that consistently gets consumers and patients enough information in the quantity, quality, and the right time of day for them to absorb it effectively. To achieve the success you want in 2009, get the marketing you need to reach your revenue goals. 

Commentary by Dick Chwalek, President Niche Dental

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Dick Chwalek
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Hi i am looking for a Dental Plan for just my child so she can get affordable braces/headgear and also oral surgery! Im really trying to look for a great deal so i don’t need to pay very much and it would be great if you could reply fast because she needs to get them hopefully before the break is over! Thanks!

YOu are not the only person who have ever met this kind of problem,I met this type of problem before.I have good experience here

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to solve the problem.

Finding affordable dental plans can be a nightmare. Finding an affordable health plan can be hard enough, but finding one that also covers dental care can be next to impossible. You see, dental care is one of the most neglected areas of health care. If you do not believe me, look around next time you walk down the street. You will see literally dozens of people who have bad teeth. Some of them are even hard to look at because they have not had the luxury of an affordable dentist. Some people even estimate that the number of people with bad teeth is greater than the number with good ones. It really is a bad situation.

If you are looking for an affordable dental plan, you should really use some strategy. One of my good friends thinks that you should try to find affordable dental plans that always cover you. I think that this is a big waste of money and time. The fact is that, unlike normal health insurance, you do not need affordable dental plans all the time. You should go to the dentist about once a year under normal circumstances. It will be a lot easier for you to find affordable dental plans that allow you to go every year than ones that allow you to go all the time. But, unless you get your teeth chipped or knocked out on a daily basis, there is no need to go more than once a year. The chance of a dental emergency is slim.

Of course, you might find that the advantages of finding affordable dental plans are outweighed by the savings of not having dental coverage. Even if you use Blue Cross Blue Shield dental plans, it can still add up to a lot of dough. If you tend to have good dental hygiene and good teeth, you might just want to pay for your dentist appointments out of pocket. This is one of the most affordable dental plans that there is, especially if you are only going once a year to have your teeth cleaned.

Then again, even more important than having affordable dental plans is having a dentist that you can get along with. This is why you should look for affordable Dental Plans that allow you to have your pick. You will be glad that you did. Otherwise, you will dread every dentist appointment that you have.

Ann Marier
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I am looking for the best Dental Insurance plan in California that is not a dental discount plan. Please do not respond to me if you are going to try and sell me a discount plan. Thank you

healthplans.my-age.net – my family have this health insurance. It is affordable and has good coverage for dental issues.

I google it & I get so many discount plans pop up it’s insane. I just want a few to really read through. We have medical & vision…we just need dental.

With most discount plans, you get discount dentistry. So be careful. Discount dentistry means that lower quality materials are used and less experienced staff is assisting the dentist. Dentist are being paid a lower fee for their services, so they have to make up for it somewhere. Also, many offices who accept discount plans seem to over treat patients. (this is something I have witnessed with our patients who come back and ask if they need the $5,000.00 worth of treatment that the plan dentist is prescribing)

Every single one of my patients who has purchased a Dental Plan on their own has canceled the plan because they end up paying more for the plan than the plan pays out.

If you do find a plan that you like read it over very carefully. There are often limits and waiting periods in the fine print. And if they pay based on a fee schedule, get a copy of that schedule and have it with you when you go to the dentist so that you know what your charges will be.

In my many years of experience, I have found that people who take good care of their teeth and go in for regular check ups are better off paying cash to the dentist than paying for a plan. But this is just my opinion.

Fierce weather, flu epidemics, gasoline shortages, power outages, and other natural or man-made disasters: you never know when an emergency situation may strike. Since September is America’s National Preparedness Month, why not take steps now to gather supplies and make plans?

Depending on the type of emergency, make sure that all family members know what to do, where supplies are stored, and how to get in contact with each other. These are simple yet effective ways to give you and your family peace of mind.

Making a supplies kit

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s checklist (available in English and Spanish) recommends gathering adequate supplies for 3 days. However, you may want to consider stockpiling up to a week’s worth of basic items, including:

(1) Water for drinking and sanitation (1 gallon per person per day)
(2) Non-perishable food
(3)Can opener, eating utensils, paper plates and cups, and paper towels
(4) Radio, flashlight, and extra batteries
(5) Whistle
(6) Matches in a waterproof container
(7) Dust mask, plastic sheeting, and duct tape
(8) Wrench or pliers
(9) Local maps
(10)Sanitation items (moist towelettes, toilet paper, garbage bags, plastic ties, chlorine bleach, and a medicine dropper)
(11)Fire extinguisher
Personal items for your supplies kit also may include:
(12)Prescription medicine
(13)Glasses or lens-care supplies
(14)First aid kit, first aid book, and a list of your family’s medicines and dosages
(15)Toiletries, such as soap and feminine care products
(16)Cash or traveler’s checks
(17)Copies of important family documents (medical insurance cards, insurance policy information, bank account records, etc.)
(18)Complete change of clothing per person, including sturdy shoes and overcoats
(19)Sleeping bag or warm blanket per person
(20)Paper and pencils

In addition, you should consider the needs of your family. For example:

(1) Formula, diapers, and care items for infants
(2)Books, games, or puzzles for children
(3)Food and water for pets
(4)Special items for seniors, such as hearing aids, wheelchair batteries, and oxygen
(5)Special items for other family members, such as a medical alert bracelet that identifies the individual’s disability, allergies, and family contact information
(6)Small, important family mementos, such as photographs or discs

Store your emergency supplies in a dry, easily accessible place. Check the dates on food items periodically; rotate them into your regular supply and replace them as needed.

Making a first aid kit for dental emergencies

In addition to the government’s recommendations, be sure to create a first aid kit that includes supplies for dental emergencies:

(1)Clove oil (a natural pain reliever)
(2)Tweezers
(3)Dental mirror
(4)Small cotton pellets, gauze, or cotton handkerchief
(5)Petroleum jelly
(6)Dental floss
(7)Soft dental wax
(8)Ibuprofin (not aspirin)
(9)Saline solution
(10)Extra toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss
(11)Extra supplies for denture care as needed
(12)Contact information for our dental office and Dental Insurance

Making a plan for dental emergencies

If you or your family members have a dental emergency, you may be able to handle it until you can contact our office. For example:

(1)If a baby tooth is knocked out: Don’t worry unnecessarily. Just notify us so that we can check whether the area will need a space maintainer.
(2)If a permanent tooth is knocked out: Rinse it with water, pick it up by the crown (not the roots), and try to place it gently back into the socket until we can examine it. If that’s not possible, keep it in the mouth between the tooth and gums, or place it in a glass of milk.
(3)If the wire on braces break: Cover the end with a small piece of soft dental wax or (if that’s not available) a small piece of pre-chewed sugarless gum.

For any dental emergency, be sure to contact your office as soon as you can. And remember, with a good plan and supplies, you can gain peace of mind (one of your best tools for emergency preparedness).

Minh Nguyen, D.d.s.
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i have some cash to put down on the cost and to pay for the Dental Plan i need a dentist that will let me make payments after the discount from plan. i need help…please thank you ….

Check out the web site for Delta Dental. And yes, most dentist offer financing plans. A common on is Care Credit. Good luck.

I don’t want to ask HR if this is a no-brainer and embarass myself, but I’ve been living with my gf for 2 years now, and we’re engaged (waiting to be in a better financial spot so we can do a proper wedding), but she doesn’t have dental. Under a typical plan, could I cover her, or do we have to be married?

Thanks!

Normally, no – but it is possible.

Most employers only cover spouses and dependants (usually minor children under some specified age – 24 if they are still in school.) However, there have been some employers (number is going up) who will cover non-related persons in a household if certain requirements are met. The requirements vary by employer, but usually at a minimum you have to provide documentation that the non-related person has been living in your household (at the same mailing address) for 12 consecutive months. Employers have been allowing this option to cover same-sex partners, but language in these provisions cannot exclude opposite sex partners because of non-discrimination requirements mandated by Title 7. One employer that I know of that offers such benefits is Harris Bank – a subsidary of the Bank of Montreal.

However, such expansion of benefits coverage is at the discretion of each individual employer. You will need to read your summary plan description to identify if you work for such an employer. Ask your employer (HR) for a copy of the Dental Plan’s summary plan description and look under the coverage and eligibility section.

As a side note, you may have to wait until your open enrollment period to cover her, that is if you employer plan allows it at all, since most plans do not allow you to change your coverage status unless a major life change has occurred – i.e., marriage, birth of a child, change in employment status, etc.

As for one of the above answers stating that you can cover domestic partners – again this is not mandatory. An employer does not have to cover a domestic partner. There is no law that such a benefit must be provided regardless of how you file your taxes.