CHICAGO (AP) — More Americans are turning to the emergency room for routine dental problems — a choice that often costs 10 times more than preventive care and offers far fewer treatment options than a dentist’s office, according to an analysis of government data and dental research. Most of those emergency visits involve trouble such […]
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Planning for major dental work from Delta Dental
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- Feb
If you know you’ll need major dental work, we can tell you exactly what your share of the cost will be before you receive treatment. Delta Dental can give you a free estimate, called a “pre-treatment estimate ” based on your records and your dentist’s proposed treatment plan. We will review your x-rays, diagnosis and […]
Eating Disorders Cause Severe Dental Erosion
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- Feb
It is estimated that about 1.1 million men and women in the UK suffer from eating disorders, with the dark figure thought to be even higher, considering that many more keep their problem a secret. A study by the University of Bergen in Norway, showed that patients who suffer from eating disorders, such as Anorexia […]