Years ago the standard advise for dental care was to brush and floss your teeth daily and see your dentist at least twice a year. It still is good advise to brush and floss regular daily for good oral health care habits at home.

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By now many people know that flossing daily is good for our oral and dental health. Flossing daily can help to prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease  Periodontal disease has been link to a growing number of health concerns such as diabetes, strokes, and heart disease as well as low birth weight an premature births for babies who mothers have periodontal disease during pregnancy. Dentists and dental hygienists always stress the importance of flossing regularly in order to maintain healthy gums. Now with new studies linking many other health factors to gum disease and poor oral health we are no longer just flossing for good teeth but for good over all health care.

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Over the past 15 or so years oral and dental health of older American has improved dramatically.  Senior Americans can not expect with proper dental care to keep their teeth. Losing your teeth just because your older is no longer the norm.  

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I am 27 and although I have dental insurance though work I really do not use it as I do not like going to the dentist. So is there a way to make sure that I never have any real dental issues?

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I am in need of two dental crowns. I am trying to find a dental insurance plan that will cover at least 50 percent or more on a crown and one that will start right away since I am need of the crowns now. Is there dental insurance like want I need?

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Why is my Delta Dental insurance deductible so high? I just got my dental insurance package that I get though work and I am trying to make sense of it. I do not understand why it shows on the dental insurance that the deductible is $3000.00. When the medical insurance I get though work I only have a $20 co-payment per visit.

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I never bought dental insurance yet alone dental insurance on line. My insurance agent does not sell dental insurance and told me to look online for some. It is a little bit scary. I was told that discount plans pass themselves off as insurance and that is a scam. Where can I get a real dental insurance plan?

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I have been at my current job now for six months and I got my packet information about the available benefits. I never had dental insurance before now and I have to let them know if I want both medical and dental or just medical. The dental will cost me $20.00 more month?

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I would like to know if cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening, porcelain veneers or dental implants are covered under most dental insurance plans.

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I have yellowish teeth and would very much like to have a much whiter smile. The question I have is my teeth have always been some what sensitive to hot and cold items. The dentist says my teeth are fine and to use sensitive toothpaste.

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How much are tooth extractions in Los Angeles, California, when you do not have dental insurance.

Reply: It varies depending on what type of extraction you need to have done. such as an Average tooth removal can cost between $75-$300 that is for a non-surgical, gum erupted tooth. Yet for a surgical extraction using anesthesia cost goes up greatly ranging from $200-$700 or more. The ranges does aloud for you to do your shopping and finding a dental office with the best cost for what you want to have done. Yet, keep in mind, having dental insurance can reduce your cost even more so I suggest looking into that option.

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I am looking for supplemental dental insurance plan. Right now I have dental PPO insurance with my job. I need to have two wisdom teeth pulled and a root canal on my back molar. My current dental plan has a $1000.00 max yearly limit. The dental work I will be needing is much more costly and a $1000.00 max will not get much paid at all. So I am looking for a way to help off set my additional dental cost. I will still need a supplemental dental plan to help with the cost of the wisdom teeth extractions.

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Tooth decay is the destruction of the outer surface of a tooth from acid forming bacteria that is produced by food containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches). Tooth Decay Prevention: Brush your teeth twice a day with a tooth paste that contains fluoride. Preferably, brush after each meal and before bedtime to help reduce the bacteria from staying on your teeth for a certain length of time. You may wish to consider these helpful tips as well: Floss your teeth daily to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Check with your dentist regarding the use of a supplemental fluoride which strengthens your teeth and helps prevents tooth decay. Consider dental sealants which is a plastic like substance placed on the top of molars to protect the teeth from decay.

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Question: Will antibiotics help treat my dental pain?

Reply: If you have a fever, an infection may have spread beyond its original source and an antibiotic can help. If you have an infection that hasn’t spread, it might be treatable at the original source. For example: A contained toothache probably won’t require antibiotics, but you might need dental treatment, such as a root canal, depending on the severity of the infection. However, antibiotic is not pain meds and will not necessarily help with pain

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One way of coping with dental anxiety is by distraction.

When you are nervous it may seem impossible to distract yourself from your dental exam. Yet there are some things that that can do to help distract your thoughts.

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As a Senior it is even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. It is not true that losing your teeth is inevitable. If cared for properly, your teeth can last you a lifetime.

Your mouth changes as you age. The nerves in your teeth can become smaller, making your teeth less sensitive to cavities or other problems. If you do not get regular dental exams, this in turn can lead to these problems not being diagnosed until it is too late.

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Visit your dentist. Visit your dentist regularly (generally at least twice a year for basic check up more if addition dental care is needed)

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Quit smoking. Besides putting you at greater risk for lung and other cancers, smoking increases problems with gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss.

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If you wear full or partial dentures, remember to clean them on a daily basis. Take your dentures out of your mouth for at least four hours every day. It’s best to remove them at night.

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Make sure to clean between your teeth once a day with floss or another flossing tool. Keeping your teeth clean by flossing is an important part of your dental health care habits.

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