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Medicare is an essential program that allows low-income families to access affordable healthcare services. However, the extent of its coverage can be somewhat confusing. It is important to note that though the program allows you to access affordable healthcare services, it does not cover the cost of all services. An important question asked by most people is to what extent oral health is covered by Medicare. Typically, the original Medicare program does not cover most dental procedures such as teeth cleaning, dentures, wisdom teeth extraction, filling, or other routine procedures. The only Medicare program available that covers dental procedures is a children’s program called Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). CDBS is a government program that provides up to $1000* worth of dental services to families for children’s dental treatment. Currently, Medicare does not offer dental coverage for adults. However, there are a number of exceptions to this coverage. Besides, there…

Enamel erosion is one of the numerous causes of tooth pain. It occurs when excess mouth acids wear away the outer layer of the teeth, which gives teeth their structure. Overall, the calcium that is present in saliva helps to neutralize the acids in the food you consume and protect the enamel from erosion. However, if you keep consuming foods that contain a lot of acids, such as citrus fruits and alcohol, the calcium in your saliva may not be able to reverse the damage. Any type of carbonated drinks and fruit juices are highly acidic; therefore, if you drink large amounts of these beverages, you may be increasing your chances for enamel erosion. Symptoms of Tooth Enamel Erosion   The symptoms of enamel erosion can vary, however in most cases they include: Chips, and Cracks Increased tooth sensitivity to cold/hot temperatures, taste, and textures Indentations referred to as cups…