Most dentists do participate and I was shock to find my dentist participated in several of the plans in my area. 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. This is a great benefit and there are generally no hassells associated with these plans. The provider list was very comprehensive in my area and there were providers within 3 miles of my house and work. If you have pre-existing conditions you are still accepts, all of your dental work will be discounted from the dentist's normal charges. My kids will be getting braces and we look forward to saving 20% on the entire cost of orthodontic treatment. I was also able to switch plans once to a plan with lower fees on the root canal I needed. These discount plans are great because they provide savings on everything from Braces, Gum surgery, Endodontics, and child dentistry. 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. |