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Differences between a Dental HMO and Dental PPO plan, DHMO vs DPPO-1

HMO Dental vs. PPO Dental: The 7 Main Differences

Choose the right plan for you and your family! Dental insurance is a great way to save money on dental procedures and maintain good oral health. However, with so many different ...

family in waiting room thinking about dental insurance, waiting periods, and effective dates

Dental Insurance: A Waiting Period Versus Effective Date

By: Deborah Pinnock on 4/2/24 11:25

The truth is that most people don’t understand health insurance. To add to that, they don’t know the many insurance terms that may make sense to carriers and providers that seem ...

A dentist performing a comprehensive oral evaluation for a patient

Comprehensive Oral Evaluations: Take Care of your Overall Health

By: Deborah Pinnock on 2/6/23 15:00

Comprehensive oral evaluations are used to access all the mouth’s secrets. They are one of the most powerful weapons in your arsenal as you take your efforts to be healthy. ...

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Pregnancy and Oral Health: Why are my gums swollen and bleeding?

By: Deborah Pinnock on 2/1/21 10:00

A fully furnished nursery, swaddles, diapers for months, wipes -- the list goes on! Because when you're expecting, you go into preparation mode to ensure everything is ready for ...

How to Know When You Need Bifocals or Trifocals

By: Deborah Pinnock on 1/11/21 12:30

Do you find yourself moving your book, phone, or newspaper further from your face to be able to read? You may need bifocals or trifocals. There are a variety of different factors ...

Teeth Sensitivity and How to Treat it

By: Deborah Pinnock on 11/23/20 11:00

Does the thought of drinking a steaming cup of your favorite coffee or eating a bowl of ice-cream stress you out? Do you wonder if you’re ever going to be able to breathe in cold ...

Discount Dental Plans Just May do the Trick for Millennials

Discount Dental Plans Just May Do the Trick for Young Professionals

By: Deborah Pinnock on 11/17/20 11:30

You don’t have dental insurance. Maybe you're in between jobs, or not covered by you're parents insurance anymore - so, you’ve been putting off going to the dentist to try and ...

Can Stress Cause Negative Effects on Your Mouth?

By: Deborah Pinnock on 5/26/20 0:00

Between the constant pressure-cooker environment at work and financial issues such as student loans, rent that seems more like a mortgage and high car payments, you don’t just ...

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Top 3 Dental Cleanings and When You Need Them

By: Deborah Pinnock on 5/15/20 13:30

One of the top questions we receive from our members is about dental cleanings. What often happens is that the patient goes to the dental office for a regular cleaning, only to ...

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