When it comes to our children, we undoubtedly want what’s best for them, both emotionally, and physically as well. Take their health and fitness for example. We all want our children to grow up as fit, healthy, and happy as they possibly can. However, children are constantly developing and growing, and often do not lose all of their baby teeth for quite some time. As a result, many of them often have trouble with their teeth for one reason or another, and it often requires a dentist to take a look at the problem in question. Now, if they’re lucky, the problem is a quick and easy fix, and does not cost that much money to rectify. If however, the problem is more serious, and a slightly more complex procedure is required, then costs can begin to add up, and that is where potential problems can arise. Often, further treatments and checkups will be required, which can also cost quite a bit, and the amount of money owed will soon begin to add up. To help combat this, and make life easier for US citizens, the Affordable Care Act, was created, in order for people who don’t have expensive health and medical insurance, to be able to get the health care and treatment they require, at a more affordable price. This includes dental care, at least, it is supposed to.

So what is the problem? – Basically, since its initial inception, the Affordable Care Act, has proven to be a real headache for a number of citizens looking to buy health insurance under this particular act. It was created supposedly to make life easier for people looking to buy health insurance, yet in actual fact, it has proven to be extremely complex, time consuming, and frustrating to say the very least. The entire premise of this health act was flawed from the onset. Sure, it was created with good intentions, but in actual fact, the entire act has been described by many as ‘one giant grey area’ leaving people confused about what is covered, what isn’t, what is necessary, what isn’t etc, etc. This it turns out, is especially true in regards to children’s dental care. (more…)