South Dakota Dental Providers

The need for affordable dental care in South Dakota is growing by the day. The state of South Dakota dental coverage is changing along in many ways. The pricing of individual procedures and the availability of the providers are the two biggest factors in dentistry today.

There is nothing worse than paying a bill. Bills seem to appear in our mailboxes almost daily. Every time you think you have caught up, another statement shows up. When we think of our own health, we think of doctors and appointments first, and of course bills most likely are the second thought.

This is an unfortunate reality today. Every little bit of help can really add up. Your oral care constitutes health care for the mouth. Lets explore cost savings and options for residents of South Dakota regarding oral health care.

South Dakota Counties

About South Dakota

Residents of South Dakota find themselves in the same dilemna as people in every other state. The never-ending search for quality, affordable dental insurance for themselves or their families. Whether you live in the northeastern corner of the state near Sisseton, or the southwestern corner near Hot Springs, finding a value plan for your dentistry never seems to get any easier. Along with fuel prices, food, utilities, taxes, and everything else, the costs associated with good dental care seem to keep rising. With the rise in prices comes the rise in rates for dental plans and insurance premiums.

The Coyote state is currently home to over 750,000 people, each of whom require dental care at some point. If the market is there, the insurance companies will be too. Whether you live in the larger South Dakota cities: Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings, Watertown, Mitchell, Yankton, Pierre, Huron, Vermillion or the smaller towns in between, finding dental care in SD is easy if you know where to look.

Sometimes the state's latest statistics can help guide you as well. Some of the relevant dental statistics for South Dakota can be found here if you are interested in more in-depth numbers to aid your research.

The biggest decision is whether to select a traditional style dental insurance policy, or go with a discount dental program. You may find yourself making a choice based on participating dentists. Many cosmetic dentists, pediatric dentists, and of course general practitioners participate in the discount programs, however you may have an equal or better chance of finding your local dentist on the lists of those accepting standard insurance from the major carriers.

At USA Dental Edge, we suggest researching both options since results may vary depending on where you live within South Dakota. The discount plan, with instant activation has many advantages, and the traditional dental insurance provides substantial benefits for those who prefer a standard insurance policy, however you geographic location may play a large role in your choice.

South Dakota Dental Statistics

It's amazing what statistics can tell us about society. Some simple data collection from everyday citizens paints a detailed picture of the state of oral health in the USA. Here are some interesting dental stats according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

• Nearly 78 percent of Americans have had at least one cavity before they reach the age of 18.
• 80 percent of the population residing in the USA has some form of gum (periodontal) disease.
• Americans make about 500 million dentist visits annually for preventive care and oral health issues
• American citizens, including residents of South Dakota, spend an estimated 98 billion dollars on dental services annually
• Overexposure to fluoride is higher in adolescents than in adults, those most affected are aged 12-15
• Most adults show signs of periodontal disease, with severe periodontal disease affecting approximately 14 percent of adults
• Men are more likely than women to have more severe dental diseases including oral cancer
• Three out of every four patients don't change their toothbrush as often as is recommended
• As many as 16 percent of children between 6 and 19 and 23 percent of adults age 20 an up have untreated cavities

Some basic statistics about South Dakota can put the current state of dental health care into perspective. The U.S. Census Bureau takes a census of the population every 10 years. They conduct censuses of business activity every five years. They also conduct various other surveys on an annual basis. The following data is derived from the 2010 Census as well as other surveys of business activity in South Dakota.

Latest data derived from Census.org | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

About UDE

UDE is a free service designed to help place perspective patients with various oral care providers in close proximity. USA Dental Edge organizes oral care providers primarily by county (or parish when applicable).