Dental Insurance - Page 3

reiki604 · ‎03-09-2010

Are your dental issues the result of your surgery? If so, your medical insurance might help out. Otherwise I think you're pretty much on your own. Dental insurance never pays a lot. Have you considered dentures instead? I know it's not ideal but it may be the most affordable in your case.

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software · ‎06-08-2016

I'm not the one looking for a dentist.

I was questioning why you would pay $1300 a year for a $1500 benefit??

@StephfromIdaho wrote:
Yes, Software, that’s why I mentioned the monthly premiums. They should be about $50 a month for one person. Crazy, huh.

My husband was a dentist for 30 years and in that time, the annual maximum never increased above $1500. The only exception was a plan, through waste management, their employees had carte,blanch. No maximum! But that was definitely the exception rather than the rule.

It sounds like you will need multiple visits so unless you’re close to a dental school, it wouldn’t work BUT you can get good care as they are supervised by licensed docs.

Please dont go anywhere out of the US. My husband had to “re-treat” several patients and fix the damage that was done, it ends up costing a lot more, time,suffering and money. Remember, other countries don’t have the standard of care we have here. Even if they were trained here, there are no checks and balances if you have a complaint. We have many professional organizations to report to if there’s an issue.

Im glad you’re making the investment in yourself, you’re worth it. I didn’t see your age but you’ll enjoy your food, have better nutrition, feel,better about yourself and have a lovely smile! Good luck

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

@reiki604 wrote:
Are your dental issues the result of your surgery? If so, your medical insurance might help out. Otherwise I think you're pretty much on your own. Dental insurance never pays a lot. Have you considered dentures instead? I know it's not ideal but it may be the most affordable in your case.

Yes snd no. They are a resilt of my jaw being locked for so long and not getting proper care. I need a bridge for 3 teeth in front and one in the back. A crown snd some fillings. My teeth are saveable so really dont want to get dentures and pull teeth.

lulu1 · ‎03-29-2011

@ccassaday wrote:

Yes snd no. They are a resilt of my jaw being locked for so long and not getting proper care. I need a bridge for 3 teeth in front and one in the back. A crown snd some fillings. My teeth are saveable so really dont want to get dentures and pull teeth.

@ccassaday

Today, dentists pull teeth only as a last resort.

I would look into whether or not your medical insurance will cover at least part of your work.

There are dental plans for uninsured patients. Some dentists charge less for self paying patients.

https://www.dentalplans.com/dental-information/dental-insurance/dental-care-for-the-uninsured

StephfromIdaho · ‎03-03-2016

Software, that was the point. Her premiums should be $50 a month. So that would be $600 for $1500 of treatment. If you are fortunate to have healthy teeth, and all you typically have are two cleaning a year, it’s not worth it.

And I do realize you weren’t looking for a dentist, I just answered your question, (or tried to). Have an amazing day

DJs mom · ‎06-06-2012

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Shelbelle wrote:
You can also go to a Dental School, most I know are very satisfied with the work as well as the discounted rates.
@Shelbelle. You can only get into a dental college if the work you need is something a student needs to complete for his/her degree. Some have income restrictions. I went to the University of Texas Dental School in Houston for about 4 years. Appointments often lasted 4 hours (they're slow) so if you work, you need lots of sick leave and an understanding boss. You pay only for the supplies used and it is in cash.

@Kachina624 this may be true for the Univ of Texas but not true of the dental clinic in my city - Temple Univ dental school (2nd oldest functioning dental school in the US). They perform a variety of services (not only what a student needs to graduate) and even offer after hour emergency services. They also accept cash, credit cards, and personal checks. The fee is not just for supplies, but is significantly less than going to a private dental practice.