My husband and I have saved hundreds of dollars using our discount dental plan from DentalPlans.com. I am a retired dental assistant, and when we moved from New York to Florida, it was difficult to find a dental office that suited our needs. A friend of ours recommended DentalPlans.com. When a new dental practice opened close to our home, we found that the dentists participated in several plans. We are now very happy with our dentist, and are happier with the savings we’ve received in dental fees. Since we get cleanings every 3 months, the difference in just the cleanings alone paid for the discount dental plan! We save on cleanings, exams, x-rays and crowns. Every procedure we’ve had has been discounted. I recommend this service to anyone who is interested in saving on their dental fees!

Root Canal – two words nobody wants to hear at the dentist. But believe it or not, a root canal is a safe, effective and painless procedure with an extremely high success rate.

Mother's Day is May 13^th, and rather than getting mom chocolates or other sweets that could damage her teeth, why not show her you care by giving her presents that promote good dental care, and save her a trip to the dentist?

When it comes to oral care, you can’t be too careful with what you use to clean and treat your teeth. There are several companies out there that promise to make your oral hygiene efforts a little more efficient, your teeth a little cleaner, or your smile a little whiter. But determining which ones work, and which ones are a waste of your time and money, can be tricky. 

When you were a kid, did you ever wonder what your mom and dad did at work all day?

Our “Dentist of the Month” will be answering questions straight from dental patients and our Members. This month, Dr. Uttma S. Dham, located in Plantation, Florida, has provided really helpful answers to some of your important dental health questions:

Before the cubicle was invented in the 1960’s, work spaces consisted of rows of desks stuck together, leaving little to no privacy or space for creativity.

Stress can cause everything from anxiety attacks to heart attacks; but, did you know that it can also negatively affect your oral health? If you’re under constant stress, you are more inclined to have problems with your mouth, teeth and gums. These problems can include:

Omega-3 essential fatty acids from food sources are well-known for reducing the risk of heart disease and improving brain function.  But, in the last few years, researchers have conducted more studies to pinpoint the oral health benefits of these essential nutrients.

April 22^nd is Earth Day, when individuals across the globe examine what more they can do to protect the environment. When people think of eco-friendly practices, they probably focus on recycling, biking to work instead of driving, and other personal choices that show they care about the planet. However, going "green" isn't just about choices people make inside their own homes, but in every aspect of their lives.

For example, even dentists have begun to examine how they can be more environmentally conscious in their practices.

According to the Eco Dentistry Association (EDA), people would be surprised to learn how much waste and pollution is generated by a single dental procedure, but there are things that dentists can do to change this. Most people have heard of the three R’s: reduce, re-use and recycle, and this mantra can be applied to the dental industry as well.