Low Cost Dental Care Options When You Don’t Have Dental Insurance

If you’ve put off that annual dental exam and cleaning because you suspect your dentist will recommend costly dental work, your situation is more common than you may realize.
In 2011 more than one-third of Americans reported in a survey that they have gone without necessary preventive dental care or delayed trips to the dentist because they didn’t have any dental insurance.
If that ache in your tooth has grown from a dull to sharp pain, it’s time to visit the dentist. There are some low cost dental care options out there if you look for them.
Some colleges and universities that offer dental hygienist degrees or dental schools offer free or low-cost dental care to people who don’t have dental insurance and can’t afford dental care. Some communities also offer free health clinics for low-income individuals and families that include dental services. It is worth checking into to see if there is a program near you.
Another option is to offer to pay in advance. Many dental clinics will give their patients a discount if you pay your bill right away or even in cash, so they don’t have to pay any transaction fees if you had used your credit card.
An AmeriPlan dental plan is an alternative to dental insurance that can save you 25 percent to 80 percent off of most dental procedures performed by one of AmeriPlan’s more than 30,000 dental care providers nationwide. Plans start at only $14.95 per month per individual and $19.95 per month for your entire household, and can save you money on routine dental care, including cleanings and exams, and even major dental work, such as braces, oral surgery, root canals and dentures.
There is no complicated paperwork to fill out, and you can use your plan membership as often as you need to, for both emergency and routine dental care.
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