
Taking gold to treat toothache is almost as painful as the teeth themselves.
This is because about 40% of people in the United States do not have dental benefits.
Most insured people lose insurance once they retire.
But ignoring dental problems or skipping preventive care can hurt you.
Some studies have shown that chronic gum infection is associated with an increased risk of heart attack.
So, how to keep your mouth healthy without breaking the budget?
Consumer Reporting experts recommend the following steps: obtain dental plans through work, if possible.
Most employers who offer a copy pay half or more of the premium, most plans cover the exam completely, X-
Light and cleaning;
80% of the basic procedures such as fillings;
50% bigger
Evelyn Ireland, executive director of the National Dental Planning Association, said ticket work was like crowns.
$50 to $100 is expected to be deducted each year;
Many insurance companies typically pay a maximum of $1,000 to $1,500 a year.
Consider the dental savings plan.
No job guarantee?
Participants in these purchasesclub-
Projects like this pay $80 to $200 a year to access a vast network of dentists that offer members up to 50% off.
Get the details of dentalplan. com.
See if dental HMO can work.
In most cases, in larger urban areas, dental health organizations charge $200 to $300 per person per year.
Participants get twice
There is no extra charge for cleaning and inspection every year, and several dollars to several hundred dollars for filling, root canal and crown.
About 20% of dentists participate in the country.
Search plan in nadp. org.
Click "find dental plan" and check "DHMO" and your status.
Consider the ACA coverage.
If you get medical insurance through the Affordable Care Act (healthcare.
Gov), you can purchase optional dental insurance.
Check out veterans benefits.
If you have a service
Connected disability, you are eligible for free comprehensive dental care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Other veterans can purchase comprehensive insurance at reduced rates.
Get information in va.
Government/health benefits/vadip. Bargain-hunt.
Find local prices for dental surgery in fairhealth consumer.
Or in the blue book of health care.
Then ask your dentist for a discount.
In a 2012 survey, it is often successful for consumers who ask for rest to report readers.
Create an emergency dental fund to deposit a sum of money each month.
"Unpredictable things happen and you have to have a way of paying," said Julia halissey, president of the San Francisco non-profit authorized patient Alliance.
"You can bite a peach pit and break a tooth.
Check the community health center. Some offer low-
Although their service and waiting list may be limited, dental care costs are high.
Find a center, call the local health department or National Dental Association, or go to toothwisdom. org.
Try the University Dental School.
30 to 40% cheaper than a private dentist, you will be treated by supervised students.
"The quality of care is very good," said Judith Jones, a professor of dentistry at Boston University and a spokesman for the American Dental Association . ".
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Help your teeth last longer.
Two minutes of brushing-
Most of us stop in 30 seconds.
Use soft twice a day
Use a manual or electric toothbrush and floss before going to bed. Drink tooth-
Friendly drinks including regular water.
(Soda and drinks with lemon and lime will corrupt the enamel and weaken the teeth.
) Increase the production of saliva with sugar, which helps to protect teeth
Free hard sugar and gum.
Avoid sugary foods and drinks.
See a dentist once a year
If you are suffering from periodontal disease or still have tooth decay, more often than not. Copyright 2016.
Consumer Union of American companies