From currency and cuisine to electrical outlets and hand gestures, traveling outside of the United States is, well, different. And your insurance is no exception. Fortunately, just like your jet lag, coverage can come with you overseas. Many dental insurance plans cover at least … [Read more...]
Dental Emergencies in Children
Dental emergencies can happen anytime, but the chances are higher now that your kids are out of school for the summer. Tooth trauma is a common problem and dealing with it in a suitable manner is important. Below are common tooth emergencies and how to deal with them. • Your … [Read more...]
Handling Common Dental Emergencies
What should you do if you have a dental emergency like a toothache, a broken tooth or even a broken jaw? For starters, if you have pain or swelling, you can take an over-the-counter painkiller, such as ibuprofen. Avoid aspirin. If you’re bleeding from a cut or a knocked-out … [Read more...]
Dentist Over Doctor – Why Only Your Dentist Can Help Your Hurt Mouth
Do you have pulsing pain in your tooth that won’t go away? Don’t go to an emergency room – see a dentist. It’s cost-effective and a better treatment option. But a lot of Americans aren’t listening to that advice. In a study titled, Costly Dental Destination, released last year … [Read more...]
Knocked out tooth – What to do?
Emergency is a word that most of us fear. I know I do! Some people are comfortable in an emergency setting and thank goodness for that. For those of us who aren’t so level headed in an emergency, the best thing we can do is educate ourselves on how to handle certain … [Read more...]