Uncle Ferd's g/f gots a lil' sparkly diamond in her front tooth... Nanodiamononds may prevent infection that leads to tooth loss Oct. 19, 2015 - Fillings with tiny specs of the gems, and an antibiotic, could help to prevent reinfection in root canal patients.
Prob'ly why ya don't see a lot of cats with false teeth - dey eat a lot o' fish... Tooth Regeneration Is on the Horizon October 21, 2015 - Humans, all mammals really, definitely got the short end of the evolutionary stick when it comes to teeth. We only have two sets, and if we lose those, well, that's why dentists will always have work.
Or extract the tooth it a lot cheaper and the infection risk can't be any worse. Anyway I'm on Medicaid I'm lucky if they pay for a few fillings and extractions a year on my insurance plan.
There have been many wonderful advancements in dental care, but, unfortunately most of us can't afford to pay for them. Because, most dental coverage under the exchanges only cover up to $1500.00 per year for dental care. The only good dental coverage is available through corporate group health plans. The PPACA failed to lnclude dental care even though failure to receive good dental care can lead to life threatening diseases. While some plans py for tooth extractions, they don't pay to replace the tooth/teeth. Failure to replace the teeth can result in digestive problems, TMJ , for example. Dentists are allowed to charge excessive fees for their services, insurance companies not mandated by HHS to include dental. Dentists allowed to price fix. Why? Because most don't accept insurance. I have long urged doctors and hospitals not to "accept" insurance and collect their fees upfront leaving it to patients to submit their bill to their insurance company for reimbursement. Perhaps then the insurance companies will be forced to pay fairly.
Granny ain't sure she'd want a mouth full o' glass... Bioactive glass holds promise of longer lasting tooth fillings Sunday 27th December, 2015 - Fillings made with bioactive glass containing compounds such as silicon oxide, calcium oxide and phosphorus oxide could help to significantly reduce bacterial penetration into the gaps and prolong the life of the decayed tooth, according to dental experts.
Teeth don't change that much over a year's time... You Probably Dont Need Dental X-Rays Every Year JULY 25, 2016 - My dental hygienist complimented me on the health of my teeth and gums. Then she said something that you, too, have undoubtedly heard while sitting back in the dentist chair. Would you like bitewing X-rays? Its been a year since your last ones. Your insurance will cover them annually.
Many people need dental care and unfortunately although dental problems can lead to many health diseases that are life threatening, Obamacare overs treatment of abscesses, pulling infected teeth, but not replacing them which leads to poor digestion and possible heart disease. And dental insurance normally covers only $1500.00/year and 1 cleaning and xray. One fault of Obama care.
