Month: January 2006

Different types of dental insurance

Every type of dental insurance is going to be a little different. Some will pay one hundred percent of your bills while others will pay anywhere from fifty percent and up. This is where your prices in dental insurance will differ. If you have a large family you might find that the insurance that pays the entire bill is best suited for your budget and price range, but if you are single you might only need an insurance that will give you coverage outside of regular visits that you can afford.

Dental insurance is going to cover having wisdom teeth out, having surgeries or having teeth pulled. It is important to have dental insurance so you can have these things done when needed without waiting. If you have a toothache, there is no worse pain for many people. If you have insurance you can make the appointment and not have to worry about what money you have to pay out. If you don t have dental insurance, often times the doctor wants a payment plan, or a payment upfront which can be difficult when on a very tight budget.

Some other findings of Scarborough Research

Other findings from the Scarborough Research study include:

 Internet users are more likely to improve their homes. For instance, those who have spent $1,000 or more online are 19 percent more likely than the norm to initiate home improvement projects. In addition, consumers who use the Internet to purchase through an auction site, access automobile information or seek financial information/services are between 18 and 20 percent more likely than average to enhance their homes.

 Over half (53 percent) of consumers remodeled their kitchens themselves while only four percent actually paid someone to do the work for them. Other do-it-yourself home improvements include interior paint or wallpapering (78 percent), landscaping (76 percent) and remodeled bathrooms (61 percent). The home improvements that rank high among paid labor include installing a home security system (81 percent), heating or air conditioning (76 percent) and carpeting and floor covering (63 percent).

 Consumers who listen to ’70s Oldies/Classic Hits, New Country and All Sports radio formats are 14 percent more likely than the norm to have home improvements done.