ROCKY HILL, Conn. You can score big with free dental care this Super Bowl Sunday by bringing a non-perishable food item to Columbia Dental on game day and get your teeth checked and cleaned for free.

It’s for the un-insured and under-insured but no one will be turned away.

“It can cause gum disease, it can cause cardiovascular disease or many serious other health conditions so and the best way always is preventative, to prevent before it becomes a problem,” said Dr. Abbas Mohammadi, Columbia Dental.

The donated food will benefit Foodshare serving the hungry in the Hartford area.

Patients will be treated on a first come first served basis at the Rocky Hill office from nine to noon on Sunday.

I been looking for a good low cost dental benefit plan since I do not receive dental benefits from my employer.   I feel that I can afford to spend about $20 to $25.00 a month for a dental benefit plan but not to much more then that.  I see you do offer some lower cost dental plan when I enter my zip codes are they good dental plans to get?  Would they work for me in Connecticut?

Amalgam/Sliver Fillings:  Amalgam fillings are the most thoroughly researched and tested restorative material among all those in use today. Amalgam fillings are durable, highly resistant to wear and they are the lower cost filling option.

Amalgam filling are made by combining elemental mercury, silver, tin, copper and possibly other metallic elements.  Although amalgam filling are still considered to be safe the concerns that was  raised were about the mercury content in amalgams.  However the mercury when combined with the other metals is renders stable and safe for use in fillings.

Dental discount plans are a good low cost dental plan option.  They do not have many of the limitations that many dental insurance plans may come with.  On DrDental.com  we offer dental discount plans though Aetna,  Careington and New Dental Choice

Many of our dental discount plans start within the next business day of your on line enrollment. Which is very good for those people that are in dental pain since they can see a dentist right away.  Dental discount plans are not for everyone.  But they are a good way to reduce all your dental needs at a very affordable cost.

When deciding between dental discount plans carefully review their fee schedules.  The fee schedules show the discount prices on what you pay for each dental service listed.  You also want to make sure there is a dentist in the dental plan you want to go to.  Since there is no outside network benefits. I suggest calling the dentist listed and confirming they are still accepting the plan as well as new members.

Acid Reflux is when the stomach acid are refluxed up, which can cause problems to your esophagus as well as your oral health and teeth if left untreated.

With regards to the one oral health care acid reflux can cause enamel erosion. Which can lead to tooth decay and other dental issues.  Acid reflux can also cause bad breath issues.  So it is not only important to speak to a doctor when dealing with acid reflux but also talk to your dentist.

Let your dentist know that you are dealing with acid reflux.  That way they will know to check more carefully for signs of tooth enamel erosion as well as wear on fillings. You may want to see a dentist more the just twice a year if you have constant acid reflux issues.  Stomach acid will quickly damage teeth if you do not stay on top of your oral health care.  So see a doctor for help in controlling your acid reflux and see a dentist regular to maintain your teeth health.

According to new research that appeared in the Journal of Periodontology it indicated that injectable progesterone contraceptives may be associated with poor periodontal health.   The study found that women who are currently taking depotmedroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injectable contraceptive, or have taken DMPA in the past, are more likely to have indicators of poor periodontal health, including gingivitis and periodontitis, than women who have never taken the injectable contraceptive.

I have this one tooth in the back that been bugging me off and on but since I do not have dental insurance I put off going to the dentist.  Today I woke up today with a killer toothache.  I am not sure why I now have such pain it never hurt like this before.

I called a dentist but just having them look at it and do X-rays will be more then I can afford to pay.   I was told that I may want to get some dental insurance first.  So can you please advise a low cost plan that start right away.  Also what am I to do about the pain I currently having?  Tylenol is not really helping me.  Is there anything else I can try to do until I get into see a dentist?

Scientists are reporting in a new study the identification of two substances in licorice which are used extensively in Chinese traditional medicine Licoricidin and Licorisoflavan.   Licoricidin and Licorisoflavan helps kills the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth loss in children and adults. In a study in ACS’ Journal of Natural Products, they say that these substances could have a role in treating and preventing tooth decay and gum disease.

In current studies from Taiwan, Professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes.   Among more than 100,000 people, those who had their teeth scraped and cleaned by a dentist or dental hygienist had a 24 percent lower risk of heart attack and 13 percent lower risk of stroke compared to those who had never had a dental cleaning. The participants in the study were followed for an average of seven years.

In St Peter MO 168 people where able to receive free dental care services from the Heritage Dental Group on Saturday, April 7th 2012, as part of their Helping Hands Free Dentistry Day.  The Heartiage Dental Group along with several other dentist in the area provided free oral health care to the needy as part of Free Dentistry Day, a program initiated in 2001 to provide dental care to the growing number of Americans without dental insurance.

Two third-grade classes from Washington Elementary School toured the office Dr Brieden office on a field trip.  Dr Brieden goes over the importance of dental hygiene.  Dr Brieden is an orthodontic dentist for 32 years, and has had student field trips to his office for over ten years now.

The standard advice about dental care years ago was to  brush and floss your teeth daily and see your dentist at least twice a year.  Brushing and flossing daily for at home oral health care is still good advice, but what about seeing a dentist twice a year?  That may not be sound advice by today standards.

Thought most dental insurance plans may cover for twice a year cleanings there are times when a person should see the dentist more often then just the twice a year standard. For people who have periodontal disease, they may need to see a dentist up to four times a year, Smokers should also visit the dentist more frequently as they may have higher dental and gum risks related to smoking.

How do you know what is best for you?  Talk to your dentist. A dentist will be able to examine you, then considering your dental and medical history will be able to suggest how often to visit them based on your own oral health needs.

I no longer have current dental insurance.  It is very important to me that I maintain dental insurance and dental care for my over all  dental needs.  I am living with diabetes and because of my diabetes I have dental problems that always  need to be address.

I have problems mostly with my gums but I also get many cavities due to being a diabetic.  I have to see my dentist every three months just so I can keep my teeth in good shape.  So I would like to know if getting dental insurance is going to be a problem with having diabetes?

Also I do not want to change dentist since mine knows about my diabetes and I like the way he takes care of me.  I do not know where to look for dental insurance and I want to make sure I will be covered for my future dental needs

You may know  that flossing daily is good for dental health.  By flossing daily it can help to prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease and that prevention of
Periodontal disease is very important in order to prevent tooth.

However,  what you may not know is that Periodontal disease  has been link to a growing number of health concerns such as diabetes, strokes, and heart disease as well as low birth weight an premature births for babies who mothers have periodontal disease during pregnancy.

Dentists and dental hygienists always stress the importance of flossing regularly in order to maintain healthy gums. Now with new studies linking many other health factors to gum disease and poor oral health you are no longer just flossing for good teeth but for good over all health care.

I was just notified by my employer that we  will no longer be offer dental benefits as of  June.  It was stated that it was becoming to costly for him to offer it.   I did not know that your job could drop the dental benefits.

I am upset about this because I take good care of my teeth and go to the dentist under my plan two to three times a year.  I was having  $20.00 a pay check being taken out for my dental plan,  can I get good dental insurance on my own for $20.00 a month?

Over the past 15 or so years oral and dental health of older American has improved dramatically.  Senior Americans can expect with proper dental care to keep their teeth. Losing your teeth just because your older is no longer the norm.

However with that said, dentistry is still is not offer in Medicare. Which means many older Americans may not have their needed dental care due to lack of dental insurance.  Many seniors live on  fixed incomes and put off dental care due to the additional expense.

The Good news is that in most states there are affordable dental HMO insurance plan options or low cost dental discount plans that help to reduce the cost of dental services right at the dental office. Saving money off the cost the dental services at a low more affordable cost to older Americans

Parents by be unwittingly causing their kids teeth to rot by regularly providing them fruit juices and smoothies according to leading dentist.    The National surveys show that half of five year olds exhibit signs of ‘tooth wear’, caused by acidic drinks dissolving and softening enamel.  Trying getting your child to drink more water which would not cause this problem.

My mom needs to have dental care, but she also needs to have a dentist that would be willing come to her for the basic dental care.  She is not able to  get out of the house much due to illness.  I would like to know if I bough her dental insurance would it have dentist that is willing to come to her or get her and take her back home.   Is there dental insurance that covers for that type of dental care?

DrDental.com Wishing Everyone a Happy Holiday.

Right now I am  on a Cobra plan.  Cobra has both my health and dental. but it will be dropping my dental coverage in another month.  I called Blue Cross but was told that they could not over me a stand alone dental plan.

I am in school so I do not get anything from my part time job.  Is it possible for me to get dental insurance on my own?  I do not have a lot of money but want to have some dental for my oral health needs.   I could use some help in knowing what I should be looking for.