How To Find Inexpensive Dental Plans That Deliver Complete Dental Care
Why should you join a discount dental plan
program? Well, do you enjoy saving money? These discount dental
plans are intended for families, individuals or groups who want
to save money on their dental care. Compared to dental insurance
which can be expensive for some, discount dental plans offer financial
peace of mind with a number of high-quality services being offered
at lower prices.
What are the benefits of a discount dental plan? They are affordable, have no
health restrictions, no annual limits and they are easy to use. Over 100,000+
dentists participate in these networks. Savings can be anywhere from 10% to 60%
on most dental procedures. Some of the discounted procedures included in a dental
plan are examinations, x-rays, root canals, cleanings, fluoride treatments, braces,
fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, gum surgery, and wisdom tooth extractions,
just to name a few.
Savings on quality dental care can begin almost immediately. Once you have enrolled,
the plan is usually activated within one to three business days.
If you are already with a dentist, and would like to compare your insurance premiums
to a dental plan, ask them which discount dental plans they accept.
One website I found extremely helpful in locating a discount dental plan that
offers complete dental care is DentalPlans.com. There is instant access to a
wide selection of both national and regional plans. The website is extremely
user-friendly. If you prefer speaking to a person directly, simply contact one
of their customer service associates.
Here is a sampling of the dental plans available nationwide.
Aetna Dental Access - Discounts of 15% to 50% at 66,000 locations. Prices range
from $99.95 to $149.95 per year.
GE Dental Plan - this plan is designed to fill in the gaps in your existing health
care plan. There are 9,900 locations and prices range from $139.95 to $189.95
per year.
Patriot Plan - The dental fee schedule is up to an average of 50% off services
rendered. There are 7,700 and the prices range from $99.95 per year to $149.95
per year.
UNI-CARE 200 - this dental plan features additional FREE benefits. The bonus
benefits give discounts on chiropractic care and hearing devices, to name two.
There are 13,000 locations and prices range from $109.95 to $159.95 per year.
Preferred Network Access - This plan offers 66,000 locations from which to choose
and reasonable prices ranging from $129.95 to $179.95 per year.
Dentemax - this discount dental plan boasts the 2nd largest network of dental
providers with 39,000 participating. Specialists, like orthodontists, are included
on this plan. Prices range from $99.95 to $149.95 per year.
Dent-All Nationwide Dental Program - offers savings between 20% to 60% at over
35,000 locations. Complete coverage at prices ranging from $109.95 to $159.95
per year.
There are also regional plans from which to choose. Some of those are ADI Ultra
Care Plan, National Discount Services, and Liberty Dental Program of America.
Given just about any budget, there is a discount dental plan that will work for
you! Just remember, discount dental plans are not the same as insurance plans...
