Dentists and No Dental Insurance
Dentists are health care providers whose job it is to help their patients have the healthiest mouths that they can possibly have.
Unfortunately there are many people in the United States that are not covered by a dental plan.
In fact according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as many as 45 million Americans have no dental insurance whatsoever.
This works out to be one in four Americans.
Those who do not have dental insurance are less likely to seek out dental care because they cannot afford to do so.
It is very unfortunate that lack of dental coverage causes many people to avoid going to the dentist for regular check ups and also for more extensive work.
What you need to know is that not having a dental plan should not equal not seeing a dental practitioner.
If no dental insurance is a problem of yours then what should you do? Think payment plans.
There are many dental providers that offer their patients third-party dental payment plans.
These plans are designed for those who either do not have dental insurance or for those who are looking for a supplement to their dental coverage.
An office that has no-fee financing is a good bet as you can pay over time and you do not have to pay any interest.
Financing for a patient as compared to a dental plan through your workplace can be beneficial as it can pay for pre-existing conditions you may have and it can also be useful in paying for elective procedures such as cosmetic dentistry treatments.
Ask about plans at the office you go to before you book an appointment for any type of dental work to be done.
Please note that your credit history will be checked before financing can be given the green light.
If you have credit problems or a troubled credit history then it may be necessary to find a co-signer.
If low cost dental care is what you are after and you have no dental insurance then dental schools can offer you quality work for affordable prices.
In this case the work you have done will be provided by students who will be supervised by senior dentists.
The prices for the dental services you will receive at dental schools will vary but you should be able to receive most of the services and treatments that you would get anywhere else.
Preventative treatments will be cheaper and more affordable than will be orthodontic work.
Dental schools are a viable alternative for those looking for good work at bargain prices.
More and more dentists, including dental specialists are volunteering their time to offer services at free dental clinics that are established by dental charities.
If you do not have a dental school in your area and the thought of having no dental insurance has really got you worried about your oral health and hygiene then this is another option for you to explore.
Some examples of non-profit organizations that seek to help those who have little or no dental insurance include The Children's Dental Center (TCDC), National Children's Oral Health Foundation and Smiles for a Lifetime.
Unfortunately there are many people in the United States that are not covered by a dental plan.
In fact according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as many as 45 million Americans have no dental insurance whatsoever.
This works out to be one in four Americans.
Those who do not have dental insurance are less likely to seek out dental care because they cannot afford to do so.
It is very unfortunate that lack of dental coverage causes many people to avoid going to the dentist for regular check ups and also for more extensive work.
What you need to know is that not having a dental plan should not equal not seeing a dental practitioner.
If no dental insurance is a problem of yours then what should you do? Think payment plans.
There are many dental providers that offer their patients third-party dental payment plans.
These plans are designed for those who either do not have dental insurance or for those who are looking for a supplement to their dental coverage.
An office that has no-fee financing is a good bet as you can pay over time and you do not have to pay any interest.
Financing for a patient as compared to a dental plan through your workplace can be beneficial as it can pay for pre-existing conditions you may have and it can also be useful in paying for elective procedures such as cosmetic dentistry treatments.
Ask about plans at the office you go to before you book an appointment for any type of dental work to be done.
Please note that your credit history will be checked before financing can be given the green light.
If you have credit problems or a troubled credit history then it may be necessary to find a co-signer.
If low cost dental care is what you are after and you have no dental insurance then dental schools can offer you quality work for affordable prices.
In this case the work you have done will be provided by students who will be supervised by senior dentists.
The prices for the dental services you will receive at dental schools will vary but you should be able to receive most of the services and treatments that you would get anywhere else.
Preventative treatments will be cheaper and more affordable than will be orthodontic work.
Dental schools are a viable alternative for those looking for good work at bargain prices.
More and more dentists, including dental specialists are volunteering their time to offer services at free dental clinics that are established by dental charities.
If you do not have a dental school in your area and the thought of having no dental insurance has really got you worried about your oral health and hygiene then this is another option for you to explore.
Some examples of non-profit organizations that seek to help those who have little or no dental insurance include The Children's Dental Center (TCDC), National Children's Oral Health Foundation and Smiles for a Lifetime.