If you’re not one of the more than 25 million Americans who are living with diabetes, you could be one of the more than 79 million Americans who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes but may not know it. November is National Diabetes Month, a time when the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org) wants…
One of the toughest battles that parents face is teaching their young children to brush their teeth. When you teach your toddler how to brush his teeth, you’re teaching him how to be responsible for the care of his body, an important life skill. Here are some tips to help make this morning and nightly…
If you don’t have access to low cost dental care, one of the best ways to maintain a healthy smile is to develop daily habits on taking care of your teeth with AmeriPlan Dental. While regular dental visits are important, so are the daily flossing and brushing habits that help you maintain clean teeth and…
Most parents cringe when they learn their child needs braces. Braces are often expensive, and many dental insurance policies don’t cover them or only a portion of the total costs, which can range from $1,500 to more than $7,000. These costs often cover the one to two years of monthly adjustments and orthodontist visits. Adults…
Recent studies have found a link between osteoporosis and tooth loss. Osteoporosis is a bone condition, mostly affecting women but men also develop it, too, where bones lose density and become prone to fractures. Osteoporosis affects many bones throughout the body, and dentists are discovering that dental x-rays, taken at regular dental exams, can detect…
If the thought of crunching a piece of ice between your teeth sends a shiver through your body, then you understand the pain of sensitive teeth. Teeth become sensitive when the enamel that protects your teeth’s surfaces erodes, exposing the tiny, hollow canals of your teeth. These canals, called dentin, transmit those hot and cold…
The numbers are frightening. A greater number of young children are suffering from severe tooth decay than they did even 10- and 20-years ago. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, tooth decay in children between ages 2 to 11 declined from the early 1970s to the mid-1990s, but since then, the…
Don’t brush off your next dental visit. Your twice-a-year routine dental cleanings not only leave your teeth feeling clean and smooth, but these visits can help your dentist prevent serious dental and health problems in the future. Most dental cleanings cost an average of $100, depending on where you live. If you need dental x-rays,…
If you’re suffering from a dental problem but don’t have dental insurance or low-cost dental care, you could be avoiding a trip to the dentist. Dental problems also could be linked to another health problem, so it’s important to seek out a low-cost dental care option or purchase a dental discount plan to help you…
You may be suffering from periodontal disease and not even realize it. Gum disease is usually not painful, and you might not notice any symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage. If left untreated, this serious infection can cause tooth loss and decay, along with many other serious health complications. Some studies have found…