Dentures Of The Future May Be Real Teeth

Dentures Of The Future May Be Real Teeth

By AMANDA ONION August 30, 2018 www.abcnews.go.com In 1781, the soon-to-be U.S. president George Washington wrote to his doctor requesting “a pair of pincers to fasten the wire of my teeth.” His “teeth” were false and had been hand-carved from hippopotamus ivory and cow’s teeth, then fastened to his mouth with a set of metal springs. Dentures have, of course, come a long way since then. And new research promises access soon to something far more advanced than hippopotamus choppers — real human teeth, grown in laboratory dishes.  Scientists also hope that by locating the right biological triggers, people may one day be able to grow several sets of teeth instead of just two — much like the way sharks, rodents or stingrays grow several generations of teeth to...

That Robocall About Obamacare Health Insurance Is Probably a Scam… And Illegal

That Robocall About Obamacare Health Insurance Is Probably a Scam… And Illegal

Written by Christopher Curley November 15, 2018 www.healthline.com With the Affordable Care Act enrollment period now open, health insurance scammers are lighting up the phone lines. The open enrollment period for obtaining health insurance for 2019 through the Affordable Care Act started Nov. 1. But for health insurance scammers, the season’s been in full swing for a while. Nearly half a billion — that’s billion with “b” — health insurance scam robocalls were made in September, according to YouMail’s Robocall Index. In addition, there was a new monthly record for robocalls in October, with 5.1 billion received. Scams made up 42 percent of all robocalls. YouMail’s services include blocking robocalls as part of its automated virtual receptionist software. It’s...

FLOSSING TIPS: How to Get Yourself to Floss Daily

FLOSSING TIPS: How to Get Yourself to Floss Daily

From BottomLineHealth.com How to Get Yourself to Floss Daily Just can’t get in the habit of flossing every day? You know it’s good for your gums and teeth and can help prevent bad breath, but consider this: Scientists recently discovered bacteria linked to gum disease in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients…and research shows that people with gum disease are more likely to get heart disease and diabetes. If this doesn’t have you reaching for the dental floss right now, here are some other tricks to get you on track… Get gross. The following advice may seem extreme, but it works—tape a photo showing the ravages of periodontal disease (search for one online) in a prominent place in your bathroom. After your first month of daily flossing, replace it with an image of a...

SWDHC Member Dental Testimonial – Saves BIG MONEY On Dental Work!

SWDHC Member Dental Testimonial – Saves BIG MONEY On Dental Work!

Save With Discount Healthcare saves money on dental care for the entire household. Dental testimonial: Keep in mind if this member had dental insurance he would probably be maxed out at $1000 and have to pay full price out of pocket for everything he had done. He was able to have all the work  done now and save on everything! Here goes: 4 wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon with IV anesthesia, 6 other teeth removed, cleaning, 3 fillings, dentures with fitting, molds had to be redone 3xs, 2 remakes and a one year guarantee to remake dentures if they become loose. Total cost $12,000, drum roll…..he paid $5100, 58% off. His daughter said he has never had dental coverage because it was always too expensive. Happy ending, this man is smiling again for the...

SWDHC: EPIC Hearing Healthcare National Provider

SWDHC: EPIC Hearing Healthcare National Provider

Highlighting AmeriPlan’s National Providers: EPIC HEARING HEALTHCARE Hearing is an important part of our everyday lives – keeping us informed, safe and connected. In today’s fast-paced and technology-enabled world, we rely on our hearing to operate at quicker speeds and for longer periods of time than ever before. At the same time, noisy environments and unhealthy lifestyle habits are placing people at greater risk for hearing loss. EPIC Hearing Healthcare (EPIC) recognizes that hearing loss can be very costly to individuals, businesses and society as a whole in the form of diminished job performance, isolation from relationships and an increase in overall health issues, such as anxiety and depression. While the majority of those with hearing loss are still...

SWDHC: Connect Hearing National Provider

SWDHC: Connect Hearing National Provider

Highlighting AmeriPlan’s National Providers: Connect Hearing We Connect. We Discover. We Engage. We provide a strong network of convenient neighborhood hearing care centers across the country that continually strives to find innovative ways to serve you better. Our Hearing Care Professionals are passionate about helping people to hear better, applying a consistent process to determine the best recommendations for your hearing health. We provide free next day evaluations with professional recommendations based upon your individual hearing needs and lifestyle. We offer a walk-in, walk-out 2-week FREE trial with hearing aids that are right for you – plus the Connect Advantage, your assurance Connect Hearing will be there every step of the way. Headquartered in...

SWDHC Ancillary Care And Services

SWDHC Ancillary Care And Services

An important component of the Deluxe Plus plan is Ancillary Services. Ancillary care includes those services that support the work of primary health care providers such as family doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and specialists such as cardiologists, surgeons, dermatologists and so on. Ancillary care can be broken down into 3 categories. They are diagnostic, therapeutic, and custodial services. First, we have Diagnostic services – These are services that help a physician reach a diagnosis or guide him in the treatment of his patients. These are services that provide the physician insight to a patient’s problems that can’t be discovered simply by a physical examination. This includes imaging such as x-rays, mammograms, and MRIs. It also includes...

Hospital Advocacy Program Basics You Need To Know!

Hospital Advocacy Program Basics You Need To Know!

We receive questions every day about the Hospital Advocacy Program and we know that being able to offer this program to a prospective member can be a huge selling point for you.  We want to make it easier for you to sell, so our goal here is to make the basics clear. THE BASICS No case can be started until a member has been active for at least 3 full business days and the member must remain active throughout the entire advocacy process. Hospital advocacy can be used when a member has already or will be experiencing a hospital or surgical center event.  And yes, an ER visit is a hospital event and an ambulance ride can be included. Every advocacy case starts with a call to AmeriPlan.  Although the Hospital Advocacy Program is administered by The Karis Group the...

What Is The Most Misunderstood Thing About Brushing Your Teeth?

What Is The Most Misunderstood Thing About Brushing Your Teeth?

Here are the truths that need to be better understood: We only have to brush twice daily to reduce the risk of decay. Brushing more frequently does not help any more. If we brush after breakfast, we have to wait 20 to 30 minutes after eating to allow remineralization to occur and the pH of the oral cavity to return to normal otherwise we will be brushing away demineralized enamel that will be lost forever We are not trying to remove all dental plaque or kill all dental bacteria. We are simply disrupting its growth and maturation. If our toothpaste does not have fluoride in it, it is not proven by the preponderance of evidence to be beneficial in lowering our risk of decay. Fluoridated toothpaste is proven. Over and over. We only need to brush for two minutes....

AmeriPlan Adds 63 New Provider Locations Across 19 States

AmeriPlan Adds 63 New Provider Locations Across 19 States

AmeriPlan Keeps On Growing Adding New Providers To Its Network! In the month of April, AmeriPlan added 63 new provider locations to the AmeriPlan network. These offices are scattered through 19 states and consist of dental, chiropractic and ancillary care service providers. And, many of these offices have multiple healthcare professionals practicing at the location! Adding new providers to our network provides better services and convenience to our members. If you would like a certain provider possibly added to the AmeriPlan network, contact us with the providers info; type of service, contact name, office number and city & state. Send your info to: referral@ameriplanusa.com Contact Your Benefit Consultant Have more questions? Contact Us...