1Dental Blog
How to Use a Discount Dental Plan
Updated: 2/24/2020 We want to help you get the most out of your discount dental plan and experience the highest possible savings at each dental visit. Check out this guide so you know how to use a discount dental plan. Our goal is to make sure all of our members have...
A Complete Guide to Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
You may do everything right when it comes to taking care of your teeth. Yet even if you brush and floss twice a day and watch what you eat or drink, there’s only so much you can do while you’re awake. Some of the worst damage you can do to your teeth may be happening...
1Dental Receives a National Celebrity Endorsement
Updated: 12/31/19 We are pleased to announce that America’s top personal finance expert Dave Ramsey has officially endorsed 1Dental for our dental savings plans! As a company, we are proud of the product we sell. We’ve seen how dental savings plans work to deliver...
A New Mom’s Guide to Taking Your Baby to The Dentist
Updated: 1/8/2021 While it may seem unnecessary to take a baby to the dentist too early, and it can definitely be a chore to go see one yourself, both have significant advantages. First, should I take my baby to the dentist right after she gets her first teeth? Yes,...
FAQ Series: Can I See What I’m Going to Pay at the Dentist?
It’s hard to find exact prices for what you are going to pay at the dentist. Here are some reasons as to why that is and some resources to help.
FAQ Series: How Soon Can I Use My Discount Dental Plan?
Updated: 1/4/2020 How soon can I use my discount dental plan? You can use your discount dental plan immediately! One of the many great benefits of discount dental plans is the ability to use your plan as soon as you get it. With dental insurance, there is often a...
What to Expect If You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Years
Updated: 1/4/2020 Many people are fearful when it comes to visiting the dentist, but for some, the trepidation is so intense that they avoid going to the dentist for years. This fear may stem from a number of sources, such as a childhood experience with a...
FAQ Series: Can I Use Dental Insurance and a Discount Dental Plan at the Same Time?
Updated: 1/9/2020 Your dentist may allow you to use your discount dental plan to reduce the cost of your dental visit once you have reached your annual maximum for your dental insurance plan, or before your benefits kick in. This means that they can't be used on the...
FAQ Series: Who Can I Add to My Dental Plan?
Why purchase a dental plan just for yourself when you can share the wealth (of discounts) with the whole family, saving more money on the price of the plan (per member) the more members you add? I was looking to get some kind of savings for much needed dental work for...
How Discount Dental Plans Can Work with Your Budget
Is your family on a tight budget? Are you trying to save money to pay student loans, cover a house mortgage, go on a family vacation or save for retirement? Whatever your situation, you likely need a budget. If you listen to budget experts, you know you need to create...
How to Find a Dentist You Like
Updated: 1/10/2020 How to find a dentist you like may be subjective. Everyone has characteristics and skills they’re looking for in a dentist, which may differ from what someone else wants. While someone may want a dentist who is relatable, asks good questions and...
How Do Dental Provider Networks Benefit You?
Updated: 1/10/2020 If you have any type of dental insurance, health insurance or a discount dental plan, you may be familiar with provider networks. A provider network is simply a list of doctors, dentists or facilities who have a contract with your health or dental...
Is Homework Bad for Kids’ Health?
Updated: 1/13/2020 Students reading this probably screamed, “Yes!” upon seeing the headline, if not for the simple fact that homework is usually not a favorite pastime for kids. Likewise, I'm sure many parents have hoped this to be true to some extent (and that change...
Myth or Fact: The Holidays Are the Worst Time for Your Teeth
Updated: 1/13/2020 Thanksgiving is upon us and Christmas is just around the corner! With the holiday season in full swing, the one question on our mind has been: “What does this mean for our teeth? Are the holidays the worst time for your teeth?” There is no denying...
A 1Dental Halloween
Happy Halloween, everyone! Halloween is a lot of fun for our company. If you've read our blog for the past couple of years, you may be familiar with our annual Halloween tradition--dressing in costume or having a pumpkin-carving contest. This year, we decided to do...
