IcyPatriot

Patsfanin Philly

And he took the high option plan!!!!!!

BelichickFan

I know you're just having fun but . . . pay for your own dental care. Catastrophic care is one thing but dental, optical, you're on your own.

resnor

Why? Many physical ailments start out as problems in the teeth and gums. Under a nationalized healthcare system, why wouldn't dental be covered as preventative care?

363839

I'm guessing that guy in the pic doesn't floss enough.

reflexblue

Well if he decided to start he could use clothes line.

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Looks a little like Brett Favre, don't it????






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Every time I go to a f-cking dentist I get in trouble, nytg

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IcyPatriot

Every freaking trip to the dentist I have a cavity ... or 2. Don't drink soda, or chew candy, or gum ... go figure. I'm gonna look like that dude soon.

Patsfanin Philly

Many medicines are indirectly responsible. They cause xerostomia,(dry mouth) which reduces the level of saliva that essentially washes away the bacteria responsible for decay and perio disease. With no saliva, your risk factors rise....
As for the dental insurance, pray that they don't include it in health care reform.. Insurance companies love dental insurance because their liability is capped (no pun) at the limits of the plan (usually $1000-$2000 per year) Anything above that and you're on your own. The problem is that many of these plans had $1000 limits when they were started in the 70's and haven't been adjusted for inflation.
The dental market is primarily a PPO model with patients paying less at participating dentists than by going outside the network. Companies can write policies across state lines and it's very competitive for employers and usually is cheap for them to provide it. The DMO model (dental HMO) is usually limited to large clinics hiring new grads or foreign-trained grads in states where it's allowed and they get paid a small fee monthly whether you see them or not...It's in their interest NOT to see you (they are getting paid anyhow) or find procedures that aren't covered. This is a small percentage of the dental market for obvious reasons. Companies that purchase this option often go to the PPO (preferred provider option) and 6 months or a year of dissatisfied employees and minimal savings for the employer.