The 4th of July is right around the corner and here at Ameriplan we like to let loose and celebrate America as much as the next guy. Delicious BBQ and cold sweet treats are calling all of us out to those fun poolside parties. We don’t want to begrudge you a good time, but we…
We’ve all heard it a million times before; brushing is only half the battle. Our dentists have been telling us our entire lives that flossing is just as important as brushing, but somehow so many of us think it’s OK to simply ignore that instruction. Some of us even pay for this deliberate neglect in cavities or…
Summer is right around the corner and you may not know this, but that means your oral health could be at risk. With more free time on your hands and a much more carefree outlook on life, you could be one foolish accident or one over-indulgent sugar binge away from a dental disaster. If that…
If you’ve been putting off a trip to the dentist, you’re not alone. More than one-third of adults in the United States who have higher incomes and 67 percent of low-income adults didn’t make a regular dental checkup last year, according to one study. The reason? They couldn’t afford it. The lack of affordable dental…
Summer has almost arrived, which means it’s time to relax, go on vacation and enjoy outdoor activities. But before you lather on that sunscreen, here are the top five dental emergencies that seem to always occur when you’re far from home – or on a weekend when your local dental office is closed. Tooth pain…
While most parents realize that brushing regularly, eating healthy foods and going to regular dental checkups are the best ways to prevent cavities, many parents aren’t making the grade when it comes to their own children’s teeth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cavities are found in the baby teeth of 42…
Are your pearly whites not quite as white as you would like? If your teeth are looking yellowed and stained, here are five tips on how you can get your teeth a bit brighter and once again be proud of your smile: Avoid coffee, red wine or dark-colored sodas. Even juices, like cranberry juice, can…
Most people find themselves getting their third set of molars, or wisdom teeth, when they’re between 17 and 25 years old. Not everyone gets wisdom teeth, and even for those who do, they may not end up with all four of them. Evolution has given us smaller jaws, which means that when we get wisdom…
AmeriPlan Discount Dental & Health Plans offers plans to save you and your family a bundle on your next trip to the doctors! We have provided our clients flexible and affordable dental and health plans for over 20 years! Our dental plus program includes all person in your home and has vision, dental, chiropractic, and…
Sometimes it may seem like you or a family member ends up suffering from a chipped tooth or other dental injury only when your local dental office is closed. Trauma to your teeth can happen at any time, either from a car accident, a fall or a sports injury. It’s not an injury that should…