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How to Choose a Dentist Close to You
By ActiveBeat Author Oral Health

How to Choose a Dentist Close to You

Choosing a dentist is not a decision to be made lightly. Since good oral health is essential to maintaining overall health, it is important to find a dental care provider who can properly meet your needs. Training, skills, accreditations, experience, and equipment all have a bearing on the quality of care you receive. Plus, finding […]

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Mobile Dental Clinics: What They Do and Where to Find Them
By ActiveBeat Author Oral Health

Mobile Dental Clinics: What They Do and Where to Find Them

The U.S Department of Health and Human Services reports that one in five Americans live in remote areas of the country where there are no permanent dental clinics. This equates to some 63 million people living in “dental deserts”, where they are unable to access even basic preventative oral care. With this in mind, it […]

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How to Find a Dental Office that Accepts Medicare
By ActiveBeat Author Oral Health

How to Find a Dental Office that Accepts Medicare

Medicare is a federally funded healthcare coverage program designed to help people with the expense of essential medical treatment. Unlike Medicaid, Medicare is aimed at people over 65 years old or who have a permanent disability. It is not necessary to be on a low income to qualify for Medicare. The program was brought into […]

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The Best Electric Toothbrushes and Water Flossers for Your Teeth and Gums
By ActiveBeat Author Oral Health

The Best Electric Toothbrushes and Water Flossers for Your Teeth and Gums

A recent review of 56 dental health studies found that electric-toothbrush users have considerably less gum disease and plaque in comparison to people who brush manually. Interdental flossing is equally as important to oral health as thorough brushing. It helps to remove bacteria and particles caught in hard-to-reach areas. Water flossers are a great solution […]

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Incredible Dental Charities to Contact if You Need Assistance
By ActiveBeat Author Oral Health

Incredible Dental Charities to Contact if You Need Assistance

The National Association of Dental Plans estimate that nearly 25 percent of people in the United States do not have dental coverage. This percentage equates to some 74 million Americans. Lack of dental insurance quite often means a complete lack of oral care, as dentistry services can be extremely expensive. One survey found that the […]

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Walk-In vs. Urgent Care Dentistry
By ActiveBeat Author Oral Health

Walk-In vs. Urgent Care Dentistry

An American Dental Association (ADA) report found that more than 70 percent of urgent dental clinic patients could have received treatment at an ordinary dentist’s clinic or a walk-in clinic. This indicates that there is confusion among the American public regarding which dental conditions warrant emergency care. This puts urgent dental care clinics under strain, […]

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