Frequently asked questions

Our plan has the highest savings in the industry. You save immediately 20% - 60% on the dental plan and 15% - 45% on the vision plan.

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If you sign up online you will be able to print your temporary ID at the completion of the application. Print the Temporary ID and schedule an appointment with one of the over 60,000 Careington providers as soon as possible, no waiting. We have had members join our plan and use it that day!

Our plan is immediate and you can use it for your dental emergency as soon as you can schedule a dental appointment with one of the Careington providers. Please be sure to tell the provider you have a dental emergency.
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Please go to insurance-vs-discount.com to see the differences.
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Our discount schedule is as much as 100% better than our top competitors.
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Yes! We are the only major dental provider that shows the full dental schedule when you go to a general dentists. By clicking on the link below you can not only see the full schedule but you can print it as well.

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We give our members the greatest protection by having a 45-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. If, during the first 45 days you decide to cancel this program for whatever reason, we will honor your request and send your membership fee back. (NOTE: The one-time processing fee is non-refundable.)

Anyone living in your household can be included. You can include your parents or other family members if you are responsible for them.

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You can print the temporary ID immediately at the end of the online application process. If you don't have a printer that is OK. Just have the provider call 1-800-372-7615 to verify membership (we verify out of this office until you get your permanent ID packet, which takes about 5 to 10 business days).

You can search for Careington providers in your area using our website.

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Unlimited! You can have your teeth cleaned as often as you wish.

If you have dental insurance you will need to clarify with the dental company if you can coordinate both plans. If you have reached the maximum on your current dental insurance plan please contact us to review your circumstances to see if you would qualify to use both plans.

If your other plan is a discount dental plan, then you cannot use both plans at the same time.

Careington is one of the oldest and most prestigious dental plans in the country. In 1979, two doctors founded a member network that helped both companies and individuals. They amassed a fraternity of dentists who agreed to charge considerably lower fees to their counterpart patient members . . . and it worked!! Now over 7 million members like yourself enjoy the Careington Dental Plan nationwide.

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