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How to Find a Dentist When You Don’t Have Insurance

Staff — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:44:00 +0000

When you need to find a dentist, you need to find a dentist…but not having dental or medical insurance can make that a daunting task. In a study collecting data from 2014 through 2017, the CDC reported that only about half of adults aged 18 to 64 had dental insurance. And while most dentists will...

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7 Reasons Why Now is the Best Time to See the Dentist

Staff — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:15:00 +0000

There are plenty of reasons why some patients avoid the dentist, and we’ve heard them all. Anxiety about pain or dreading the cost are common concerns. So is simply failing to make time in a busy schedule. And the recent COVID-19 pandemic has added a new excuse to the list. No matter what is coming...

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How to Find a Dentist Who Accepts Medicaid

Staff — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:24:32 +0000

It’s not surprising that many people cannot afford to see a dentist without insurance. This is especially true for patients on Medicaid, and it means having to find a dentist who accepts Medicaid. According to the American Dental Association, 38.5% of kids get dental coverage through Medicaid or CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) and 10.3%...

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The Best Age to Add a Child to Your Dental Insurance

Staff — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:19:44 +0000

Health insurance is an obvious concern for most expectant mothers, and it comes up naturally in the course of needing prenatal care and an obstetrician. Few parents, however, think about when to add a kid to dental insurance. Is it important to have dental insurance for kids? Babies aren’t born with teeth, after all, and...

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Are Dental Credit Cards a Good Idea?

Staff — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 19:25:59 +0000

One of the biggest obstacles to getting dental work done, outside of worries about pain and a general fear of the dentist, is the sheer cost of many dental procedures. Dental work can be expensive, and even those with a solid income might find that needed procedures easily surpass their budgets. So what is the...

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Cheap Dental Crowns Near Me—How Can I Find Them?

Staff — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:15:33 +0000

The dentist just broke the news: You need a dental crown. The first two questions in most patients’ minds are: how much is this going to hurt?, and how much is this going to cost? A patient’s first attempt to answer these questions may be a search of the internet. For question number two, they...

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Does Insurance Cover Dental Fillings? On Cavities, Dental Visits, and Insurance

Staff — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:57:34 +0000

Suppose you get a checkup and the dentist discovers cavities. You need to get them filled to prevent further tooth decay. The procedure is not too costly, but you cannot pay out of pocket right now. Does insurance cover the cost of dental fillings? It all depends on what kind of insurance is under discussion....

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