This really added up to significant savings for me and over the course of a year saved my family $680.00 which more than covered the annual enrollment fee. This is a great benefit and there are generally no hassells associated with these plans. Without these plans, you are stuck paying ridiculous amount of money every time you visit regardless of what you are having done. These discount plans are great because they provide savings on everything from Braces, Gum surgery, Endodontics, and child dentistry. Most dentists do participate and I was shock to find my dentist participated in several of the plans in my area. 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. They are all discount dental plans which means you save up to 60% on your dental care at their listing of participating providers in your area. With the discount plan I bought, I was approved with 48 hours and I was seeing my dentist like 2 days after getting my membership. The provider list was very comprehensive in my area and there were providers within 3 miles of my house and work. I was also able to switch plans once to a plan with lower fees on the root canal I needed. |