The in-betweeners have two choices, go without any insurance, go to dentist and take full attack on their pocketbook, or don’t go to a dentist at all and just wait till ax to fall. And it will – there is a 50-50 chance that a toothache will hit you, or if you’re married – your family.

HOW IMPORTANT IS DENTAL HEALTH

There is more to Dental Health than a winning smile or avoiding that terrible toothache – it is important to your overall health. Let me give you one example.

Joe Smith has just learned that he has diabetes – how can diabetes affect his teeth. If you do not maintain dental health you can be at risk for:

·tooth decay ·gum disease ·salivary gland dysfunction ·fungal diseases ·infections and delayed healing

These problems can be kept in check with preventive oral health care, 6 month or yearly cleanings.

It is easy to forget our teeth, gums and mouth, but they are definitely part of our physical health and well being. And with help of a good dental health plan – you can prevent bone disease, gum disease and infections.

DISCOUNT DENTAL PLAN

As our readers know, I am dead set against use of NSAIDs. Over counter NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are now being implicated in possible cardiac complications just as Vioxx and Celebrex have been. Of course, Bextra is on that list too.

Some of You Know but Don't Care I understand that some of you will use NSAIDs to handle pain issues. For those with osteoarthritis who are using a high-quality liquid glucosamine product you should have your arthritis pain under control. That does not mean that you will not use NSAIDs for other pain issues.

Take Steps to Protect Yourself One major downside is that NSAIDs can cause a lot of gastrointestinal distress that can range from an upset stomach to intestinal bleeding. So answer is to take proactive steps to protect yourself if you insist on using them.

Got Ulcers? For those who suffer from ulcers, a doctor may be inclined to prescribe Cytotec which both reduces risk and heals existing ulcers. Also, FDA recently approved Prevacid NapraPac which contains both Prevacid and Naproxen together. Now, that sounds like a somewhat smarter approach to this issue if you insist on using NSAIDs.