Have you heard of dental tourism? This plan refers to traveling to another place or going abroad to get inexpensive dental treatment, dental care, dental surgery or dental procedure since they are very pricey in your own country.

According to an article published in The New York Times, “roughly half a million Americans sought medical care abroad in 2006, of which 40 percent were dental tourists, according to the National Coalition on Health Care, an alliance of more than 70 organizations. That’s up from an estimated 150,000 in 2004…”

Due to the economic downturn in the US, the prices of dental insurance have reached a peak. That being said, most average Americans…

Reform needs to be economically responsible and done in targeted steps. That’s what North Carolina Rep. Mike McIntyre said when he announced that he will vote against the $1.2 trillion health-care bill in the House of Representatives.

“The need for health care reform is clear, but the focus should be on lowering the skyrocketing costs of health care, bringing down the cost of premiums and ensuring access and affordability of health care for all,” McIntyre said.

U.S. President Barack Obama convened a closed door meeting with Democratic lawmakers last Saturday in hopes to gain further commitments. Democrats take up 258 seats in the House and can afford 40 defections and still have…