Dental Insurance: The TRUTH

Posted by Dr. Joanne Baldos and Dr. Adam Szymczak on Jan 18, 2023 7:30:00 PM

Q: Will my dental insurance cover the dental work?

This is the most common question we get asked regarding dental insurance.

 

Most people think they know what dental insurance is, but they have many misconceptions about it. Unfortunately, these misconceptions sometimes lead to misunderstandings with the dental insurance company, your employer or your dental office.

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[2022] Free Dental Care in Canada: The Complete Guide

Posted by Dr. Joanne Baldos and Dr. Adam Szymczak on Nov 28, 2022 6:00:00 PM

If you are wondering if free dental care is available in Canada, you have come to the right place.

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COVID Mouth: The Profound Effects of COVID on Oral Health

Posted by Dr. Joanne Baldos and Dr. Adam Szymczak on Sep 28, 2022 4:30:00 AM

Relationship between Oral Health and COVID

There is a link between oral health and overall health!

For example, COVID-19 patients with gum disease are:

  • 3.5 times more likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit,
  • 4.5 times more likely to need a ventilator,
  • and 8.8 times more likely to die when compared to those without gum disease.
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Dentist Prices in Canada are from Dental Fee Guides

Posted by Dr. Joanne Baldos and Dr. Adam Szymczak on Aug 24, 2022 7:15:00 PM

Dental Fee Guides Determine Dentist Prices in Canada

Online resources for Dentist Prices and Dental Fee Guides are Confusing! You can spend hours on the internet researching and still not be able to apply the information to help you find affordable dental care.

 

This 5-minute read organizes the information regarding Dentist Prices and Dental Fee Guides to help you save time and money at the dentist.

 

Learning how dentists determine prices will help you afford the treatment you need.

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TRUTH and LIES about WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL COSTS

Posted by Dr. Joanne Baldos and Dr. Adam Szymczak on Aug 20, 2022 7:00:00 AM

How much does it cost to remove wisdom teeth?

A single wisdom tooth removal costs range from $193 to $597, depending on how impacted the tooth is. However, the total wisdom teeth removal cost depends on 3 factors:

  1. Number of wisdom teeth being removed
  2. The position of the wisdom teeth in the jaw determines the extent of surgery needed to get the wisdom teeth pulled out
  3. Will you have wisdom teeth surgery while awake, with sedation, or asleep? There is an additional cost for sedation and sleep dentistry. The higher the level of sedation, the higher the price.

Most commonly, wisdom teeth surgery costs about $2,300; it involves extracting 4 wisdom teeth while asleep.

 

WARNING: Do NOT Remove your Wisdom Teeth!

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Top 11 Warning Signs of a Bad Dentist and How to Avoid the Traps

Posted by Dr. Joanne Baldos and Dr. Adam Szymczak on Aug 4, 2022 7:00:00 AM

If you're looking for a new dentist, it's essential to do your research to find someone honest, knowledgable, skilled and reputable.

Learning how to avoid a bad dentist is even more important than looking for a good dentist. A bad dentist can damage your oral health and overall well-being and cost you thousands of dollars in unnecessary dental procedures.

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Avoiding Dentist Scams and the 11 Unnecessary Dental Procedures

Posted by Dr. Joanne Baldos and Dr. Adam Szymczak on Aug 3, 2022 6:00:00 AM

Unnecessary dental procedures are by far the most common and most costly of all dental scams.

 

Any person who learns how to avoid unnecessary dental procedures will save more than 50% on dental costs over their lifetime!

 

Keeping clear of over-treatment not only saves you money but is also healthier for your teeth because dental work does not hold up as long as you own a natural tooth structure. Dental work leads to more dental work in the future!

 

Besides brushing and flossing, avoiding the dental scams of unneeded dental work is the next best strategy to improve your dental health.

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DENTIST PRICES and DENTAL COSTS: Finding Affordable Dental Care

Posted by Dr. Joanne Baldos and Dr. Adam Szymczak on Jul 19, 2022 4:00:00 PM

Let's start with the shocking truth:

 

Dentist prices do not differ much. However, your dental costs will vary greatly depending on which dentist you see!?

 

In other words, the price of a specific dental procedure does not differ from dentist to dentist. However, the number and the extent of the dental procedures you will have done depends on who your dentist is!

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OHIP Dental Coverage and Free Dental Care Ontario in 2022

Posted by Dr. Joanne Baldos and Dr. Adam Szymczak on Jul 13, 2022 9:00:00 AM

Who gets OHIP Dental Coverage in Ontario?

OHIP dental coverage is a type of free dental care in Ontario for all Ontario residents.

 

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[2022] Free Dental Care in Alberta: The Complete Guide

Posted by Dr. Joanne Baldos and Dr. Adam Szymczak on Jun 8, 2022 6:21:51 PM

If you are looking for free dental care in Alberta, you have come to the right place.

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