How Discount Dental Plans Work
Discount plans have started to become more and more common in today’s economy (there are more than 8 million members in our Careington dental plan). With the dawn of a new year, many people are looking for new ways to save money and get healthy in 2012.
Dental discount plans have been saving people a lot of money on dental care since 1979. In fact, Good Morning America recently endorsed discount plans as a great way to save money. Dental Products Report, one of the leading dental publications, also featured 1Dental.com in the May 2011 issue for offering an affordable dental solution for both dentists and patients during the recession.
People sometimes ask how the plan can be so affordable. Does it really work? The system is actually quite simple: unlike traditional insurance plans, a discount dental plan benefits both the patient and the dentist. Watch this short video to learn how it works:
If you want to learn more about how discount dental plans compare with traditional insurance, check out this discount and dental insurance comparison guide.
Sadly, there are some dental plans out there that might not be worth the money. The following articles can help you identify a scam before it’s too late:
Is Your Discount Plan Legitimate?
Do you have dental coverage for 2012?
My dental rates are going up every year. Just the beginning of this year we experienced the same thing. Since I routinely go to the dentist it is imperative that I have a good dental plan. The downside is that I need to start looking elsewhere for lower premiums. :(
Thanks for commenting. Have you tried a discount plan like the Careington 500? The discounts are pretty consistent, and it’s a very affordable cost to be on the plan. The best part: since it’s not insurance, you don’t have to mess with premiums and co-pay!
Great tips! I wish we could afford dental insurance.
Hi Cascia,
Thanks for stopping by! Have you tried discount plans? They’re typically much cheaper than traditional insurance, and you usually end up saving more money too. Here are a few we offer, if you wanted to see how they compare: http://www.1dental.com/compare/