The provider list was very comprehensive in my area and there were providers within 3 miles of my house and work. I highly recommend these discount dental programs because they really do help you to save money on everything from cosmetic dentistry, laser dentistry, whitening, fillings, wisdon teeth extractions, oral surgery, braces, gum surgery, and just about every other dental procedure. Without these plans, you are stuck paying ridiculous amount of money every time you visit regardless of what you are having done. Comparing the various dental plans in my area was really easy when I could look at them side to side and really see the differences in pricing for different procedures. Studies show that you should go to the dentist for an oral exam, cleaning, and bitewing x-ray every 6-months, although it may no be necessary to get x-rayed more than once per year. If seems that if you do not have a traditional insurance plan through your employer or work, you just simple do not have any type of coverage and you are stuck paying full price. Most dentists do participate and I was shock to find my dentist participated in several of the plans in my area. I tried to get a traditional individual dental insurance and I was running up against brick walls with the sign-up process and I was told I’d likely have to wait a year to get the plan activated. When looking for a new provider, I found myself going through the yellow pages looking for someone near my house that I could start visiting. |