Tooth extractions are among the most common of dental procedures. It’s tempting to assume that also makes them the cheapest, but that’s not always the case. While you can get an extraction for cheap, lots of others go into it, the most prominent being the type of extraction needed and the complexity of the procedure. Extracting the tooth itself can cost you as little as $50 or as much as $1,000.
A simple extraction, wherein the tooth is fully erupted, has small roots, and isn’t growing into any neighboring teeth, will cost $100 to $150. You may be able to get it for less if you shop around, but that’s the general ...
Dental insurance in Florida is a big industry, but luckily, coverage isn’t as hard to come by as in some other states. Most employed residents are covered at least partially by their employers. Others have private insurance that they pay for out of pocket. The reason it’s especially important to get insurance in Florida is that dental care can be prohibitively expensive—a family can easily spend a few thousand dollars a year in regular check and maintenance procedures, plus the occasional extraction or surgery.
In Florida, the insurance industry is overseen by the state’s Department of Financial Services. This is the first place you’ll need to look if you’re looking for dental ...
Insurance of any kind is hard to come by for seniors, at least not for a reasonable price. Dental insurance is no exception. Because they tend to need more specialized care and are more prone to problems, seniors have to pay a premium for dental coverage, often being charged more than twice their younger counterparts. That being said, there’s still some affordable dental insurance for seniors out there—it just takes a bit of shopping around.
Many seniors are drawn to dental discount plans. These aren’t insurance per se; they work by offering discounted rates for dental procedures. As with group insurance, the more members there are, the greater the discounts can be, ... 
Porcelain veneers are a recent but fast-growing trend in cosmetic dentistry. They are basically thin films of porcelain fixed to the front of your teeth so that they look whiter and smoother. Essentially, they are a form of permanent teeth whitening. Veneers have become hugely popular because they are fairly easy to apply and require minimal maintenance. Dentists recommend them for teeth that are stained or discoloured (usually from smoking or a medical condition), chipped, worn, or misaligned.
Price is probably the procedure’s biggest drawback. Porcelain veneers cost anywhere from under $1,000 to over $30,000, depending on a long list of factors. The most important ones are the extent of the veneer ... 
Most people develop wisdom teeth around age 10, but the teeth themselves can surface anywhere from two to 15 years later. This unpredictability makes them tricky—you never how the tooth will grow, and there’s always a chance that it will grow the wrong way. The most common problem is impacting, where the molar grows into adjacent teeth and keeps them from emerging. In this case, the tooth must be removed; otherwise they can get very painful and even affect neighbouring organs, such as the sinus.
Wisdom teeth extraction is considered minor surgery. It is performed with strong local anesthesia and usually a local sedative to help keep the patient still. While it’s ...