If you are without dental insurance, it might be easy to dismiss your regular dental visits to cut down on costs. However, your regular dental visits are where dental exams and cleanings take place. Most dental cleanings happen during your normal exams, but are considered different procedures. Dental exams are how you know the health of your mouth and how your dentist is able to address and treat any problems that are present. Here, you’ll see why it’s so important that you have these regular dental exams, what types of dental exams there are and what you can expect to pay for a dental exam with or without dental insurance.
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A dental exam costs between $60 and $120 with no insurance. Below is a list of average prices you might pay for an exam compared to what you would pay with 1Dental’s Care 500 plan.
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Dental exams are an important preventative measure for oral health. They allow dentists or dental hygienists to take a thorough look at the condition of your mouth and recommend any additional actions needed to safeguard your oral health.
Although most people only imagine there being just one type of dental exam, knowing the difference is important, especially when considering the cost. There are actually three types of dental exams your dentist can administer. These include:
A dental exam isn’t as pricey as, say, a root canal, but with all of the other fees you need to pay for your dental cleaning, cutting the cost wherever you can go a long way. Here, you’ll see how much our Careington 500 Series Dental Plan can save you on each type of dental exam. The Careington Series Plan is a nationwide plan, but here we’ve pulled just a few sample price lists for residents of California, New York and Texas. You’ll be able to see the benefits of having a discount dental plan by examining these sample prices.
Note: The prices listed above reflect what you can expect to pay at a general dentist that accepts our Careington Care 500 plan, not at a specialist. Specialists in our Careington Care 500 network have agreed to a flat 20% off their prices, which may vary depending on the specialist you see. Add the Dental Access Plan to get 15-50% off at general dentists and specialists, which we recommend when seeing a specialist.
Dental exams are a preventative treatment that can save you a lot of money in the long-run. Try our dental savings plans, like the Care 500 plan to make your regular dental visits affordable.
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"...Instead of over $200, my bill for teeth cleaning and exam every 6 months is only about $60."
- June, CO
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- Curtis, ND
"We are a family of 5. The cost of the membership pays for itself with what we save after just 2 of us go in for cleanings and exams."
- Kristi E, AZ
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The Care 500 discounted prices you see are the exact prices at the general dentist for your state. Just plug in another zip code if you want to see Careington pricing for that area. Please note that these prices are for general dentists only. Participating specialists give 20% off their normal rates.
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I have been with 1dental.com for several years now and I am very happy with the results of how much they have been helping me. I have had alot off dental problems my whole life and appreciate anything thing that they do to keep my prices down. I have spent in my life enough money to buy a house. Thank you so much for your help and I tell people about you all of the time. God bless your services and the eaze (how ever this is spelled!) of your services. You guys are the best.
- Kaye S.
I am a Preferred Plan member which includes access to providers in both Care 500 and Dental Access networks. After doing the math, we dropped our employer-sponsored dental insurance and got this plan instead. The Care 500 plan has been great to use for our six-month cleanings and checkups at Ideal Dental. My last one was only $44! My youngest daughter recently needed to get her wisdom teeth out - and it was VERY handy to be able to leverage the Dental Access network for that - which got the cost another $400 lower than the already discounted Care 500 rate. Its awesome being able to compare doing work with either option and then go with the lower cost. Everything is so much less expensive than it was with traditional dental insurance (especially with those high premiums). I'll never go back.
- Nick - TX
I needed to have a tooth pulled and a bridge made and if it hadn't been for this program, I would not have enjoyed the savings of $1,900.00 for that procedure.
- Jeanne M - IA
Wow, I was pleasantly very happy. I am getting a flapper for my front tooth and this discount Ins. saved me $550.00. I would highly recommend this company to anyone. I wish I had known about this a long time ago. I have been putting off going to the dentist cause I could not afford it. Thank you 1Dental.
- Kimberly S - NC
I saved over $4000.00 for all my procedures.This was better than any insurance I found.Thank you so much.
- Paul A - NC
I bought the Careington 500 Plan in May this year. With frequent cleanings of 2-3 times a year to keep my perio issues under control, I knew the plan discounts would help me out. Had no problems since my dentist is in the plan and financially the plan helps quite a bit!
- Brenda H. - TH
I had to have major dental work. Twenty extractions and full denture with a partial on the bottom. My dental plan saved me 50 percent off my total bill. Best investment I've ever made. No waiting period at all. Would recommend to anyone who likes to save THOUSANDS at the dentist!
- Christina - KY
1Dental changed my life. They make it easy and affordable to take care of your teeth.
- Dianne - Y
We had to get some major work done for our family. We saved over $2,000 and it was easy to sign up and use. I have recommended this to everyone I know.
- Steve - TN
Very much worth it because it has already saved me lots of money on my dental expenses! Plus it has Vision and Pharmacy savings. I'm very glad I chose to enroll in this plan.
- Cathy S. - GA
Having this discount plan literally took my quote down at LEAST 50%. So very worth the one time price!
- Sarah N. - FL
When I presented my membership card, the dental office told me that this is a much better plan than most insurances.
- Kim K - OH
1Dental has saved me over $2,000.00 in root canal work and crown replacements.
- H - PA
I was quoted $600 for a tooth extraction. After joining 1dental I had the tooth extracted the next day for $183.00, which included a couple of x-rays. It's better than any other "plan" I've had.
- P.A. - NY
A root canal that cost $1250 was reduced to $850 with my 1Dental plan. The cost of the plan for the year was covered with this first savings of $400. Can't beat that!!!
- Lilly - KY
After all discounts were taken I saved over 1500 dollars. Your dental plan was better than my dental insurance. I have been raving about it to friends and family.
- Arthur C - CA
Saved over 5k on my dental work
- Joe - FL
Saved approximately 50% on dentist quoted price for required dental work.
- Frankie K - VA
This discount plan has already saved me so much money for my children's braces. I'm so glad I found you and have recommended you to anybody who will listen! Thank you!
- Britta - NC
saved me over $6500! We are thrilled to have found 1Dental!
- Cheryl K - UT
This plan has saved me several thousand dollars
- Norm- FL
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I've had a dental plan from 1Dental for many years now. Over the years the plan has saved me thousands of dollars in dental expenses. I don't mind going to the dentist for regular check ups now since the price is about half with my discount plan. Going to the dentist on a regular basis has also helped prevent bigger dental issues down the road for me and my family.Tyler, TX
Love the savings! Dentist office quoted me a routine cleaning with X-rays for $242, paid $79 with Careington! Customer service is excellent, as well.Connie N, OK
It's well worth the price; the plan pays for itself in two or three routine dental visits.Paul B. , MN
Simple to use. No insurance company to deal with for claims. Our dentist uses this plan, gives us the discount and then we are on our way!Edwardo, AZ
The discounted rates are great especially since I have gum issues and this plan does not limit me to only 2 cleanings a year!! My bill always shows the regular costs and I'm always glad to see my charges are much less! Diana W, IL
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We've recommended 1Dental to friends and family members who are looking for excellent dental care at a very reasonable cost.Terry T, IN
It's well worth the price; the plan pays for itself in two or three routine dental visits.Paul B. , MN
Simple to use. No insurance company to deal with for claims. Our dentist uses this plan, gives us the discount and then we are on our way!Edwardo, AZ
The discounted rates are great especially since I have gum issues and this plan does not limit me to only 2 cleanings a year!! My bill always shows the regular costs and I'm always glad to see my charges are much less! Diana W, IL
