AmeriPlan Discount Dental Plans
We all know the mantra of every family dentist – brush regularly between meals and floss regularly. However, this advice does not tell the entire story or completely address the complexity of maintaining healthy teeth. Keeping your teeth healthy depends not just on following your dentist advice about how to clean them after eating, it…
Did you know that you’re supposed to brush your teeth for at least two minutes—that’s right, EVERY time! Try using the timer on your phone so you can get used to what two minutes feels like. Or you can try brushing your teeth during a commercial break while you’re watching TV; the average commercial break…
How long has it been since you’ve been to a dentist? If you aren’t going at least once a year (as is recommended), why aren’t you? You may be surprised to learn that more people avoid the dentist for fear of the bill they’ll get after going to a dentist than fear the dental work…
When to go in for that check up If you’ve noticed that your gums are bleeding each time you brush or floss your teeth, it could be a sign that something is wrong. Bleeding gums can signal that you may have gum disease, a tooth injury or an infection that should be treated right away….
Discount dental plans are an affordable and easy-to-use alternative to dental insurance, and offer AmeriPlan members significant savings on most dental procedures. AmeriPlan Dental, has quickly become an attractive alternative to costly dental insurance. Traditional dental insurance, once the only dental benefit option available, features many drawbacks including costly deductibles, tedious claim forms, long waiting…
Usually appearing between the ages of 17 and 21, these are vestiges of human evolution that are now as useless as are our appendices. They are our wisdom teeth or third set of molars. Many dentists suggest that they be removed to improve our overall dental health. Complications that can be brought about by these…
It isn’t really a stretch to assume that most people would like to ward off dentures in their lifetime. While our discount dental plan will go a long way to help you avoid having to resort to the dreaded fake teeth situation, there is definitely some other information you should be armed with too. Follow some…
Few things strike fear into the hearts of children more than a trip to the dentist. This includes the monsters that they just “know” are lurking in their closet and the fears they have about going to school for the first time. Fear is normal. However, helping your children overcome their fear of dentists is…
When you’re suffering from sensitive teeth, the cold winter air can make your teeth particularly painful. Before you lock yourself indoors until spring, here are some tips to help you battle against tooth sensitivities: Make a dental appointment. While some tooth sensitivities may be temporary, it’s best to see your dentist if you’re feeling any…
Dental insurance is a benefit typically provided by employers to help with some of the cost and offset some of the high costs their employees pay for dental care. Good overall oral health relates to good overall dental health. Dental insurance is a benefit typically provided by employers to help offset some of the costs…