Dental work can make a huge dent in a family's budget. Many companies offer employees medical insurance, but don't offer dental. The Huffington Post reports that Americans spent more than $108 billion at the dentist in 2011. With that kind of price tag, it's no wonder so many people put off going to the dentist. Here are seven easy ways you can save money at the dentist.
Keep Teeth Healthy
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When you have trench mouth, or acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, you may find the symptoms unbearable. The painful ulcers, bleeding gums, and horrendous breath may have you seeking relief. If you are searching for a way to treat these symptoms at home, use the following three-step home remedy using natural ingredients.
Step 1: Brush With Baking Soda, Salt, And Peroxide Paste
The salt and hydrogen peroxide in this homemade toothpaste will kill the germs causing your trench mouth.
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When you first think about getting dentures, the price and the process can be overwhelming. The best way to sort through the fact and fiction is to talk with your dentist about your unique case. However, if you want to do some longterm financial planning now, here are the myths about denture cost that you should be aware of.
You Don't Have to Have All of Your Teeth Removed Before Fitting
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Jawbone osteomyelitis is the medical term for an infection of the jawbone. This serious condition is often the result of untreated tooth decay which has progressed into a dental abscess and then spread to the jaw. Here's what you need to know about this life threatening infection.
How does tooth decay lead to a jawbone infection?
Tooth decay is a common problem, but that doesn't mean that it's not a serious one.
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As you probably already know, competitive cheerleading is the most dangerous sport for females. Today's cheerleaders are thrown high in the air, perform complicated tumbling routines and lift and catch other team members. So it's not unusual for a flying elbow or errant foot of a flier to smash out a base cheerleader's teeth or break a nose. In fact, according to the New York Times, the number of emergency room visits involving injured cheerleaders has more than doubled since the early 1990s.
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