How to Pick the Right Dental Plan!
Many individual dental plans today cover only the basics such as teeth cleanings and some x-rays. However, many people need or want a plan that will also pay for such dental treatment as braces or whitening. For most people, they become their own individual dental plan as it becomes more cost effective to save for an uncovered procedure than to upgrade to a traditional dental plan that offers more coverage.
You will need to know if your dentist participates in the program. It does not really matter what the fees are for the plan if your dentist of choice is not on the list that they deal with. It is also a good idea to ask you dentist what dental plan he would recommend. He knows what you normally have done and how often, the dentist will also know what companies he participates in.
If you are having trouble finding a dental plan to suit your needs for the price you are willing to pay, speak with your dentist. Many dentists are willing to make payment arrangements with loyal clients.
Ask if they cover the types of procedures that you normally have performed by your dentist. If you are seeking a company with a plan to cover cleanings and fillings, it will be less expensive. Like wise, if you want to have fluoride and x-rays paid for by your individual dental plan, it will cost you a little more.
When you are searching for a dental plan, it is important to work with a reliable provider. The best way to ensure this is to ask them questions. You want a mailing address from them, not just a P.O. Box; this will ensure that you are dealing with a real company. You need to know if they have a phone number and what hours they can be reached. When you get this number, give them a call back and ask some basic questions, this will give you and idea as to the level of customer service that you can expect in the future.
HELP! Are dental discount plans all scams? If not, which ones are worthwhile to use and actually benefit me?
I am in need of some pretty major denatl work, however i have no insurance. I see these plans on the web specifically the ge wellness plan for dental only. the rates seem to be great but it also makes me question whether or not its too good to be true. they also list many dentists in my area with their addresses and phone numbers so it seems that it may be legit.. but im still weary.
anyone ever actually use one of these discount plans for dental and found it actually does it they claim?? i had a root canal done on another tooth last yer that i paid out of pocket and there is absolutely no way i can afford that again right now.
this is the website to sign up:
http://www.dentalplans.com/search/zipsummaryshortok.asp?zipcode=45324&NetworkPlanID=279&hpsel=&img=
please give me your advice! thanks.
forgot to mention*
ive tried to apply for care credit and i was rejected. and pretty much every dentist ive called around my area doesnt do payment plans now im desperate. this is my last resort
HELP! Are dental discount plans all scams? If not, which ones are worthwhile to use and actually benefit me?
I am in need of some pretty major denatl work, however i have no insurance. I see these plans on the web specifically the ge wellness plan for dental only. the rates seem to be great but it also makes me question whether or not its too good to be true. they also list many dentists in my area with their addresses and phone numbers so it seems that it may be legit.. but im still weary.
anyone ever actually use one of these discount plans for dental and found it actually does it they claim?? i had a root canal done on another tooth last yer that i paid out of pocket and there is absolutely no way i can afford that again right now.
this is the website to sign up:
http://www.dentalplans.com/search/zipsummaryshortok.asp?zipcode=45324&NetworkPlanID=279&hpsel=&img=
please give me your advice! thanks.
forgot to mention* ive tried to apply for care credit and i was rejected. and pretty much every dentist ive called around my area doesnt do payment plans now im desperate. this is my last resort