I need to see a dentist, but have no insurance; what can I do?!
Question: Do actually NEED medical insurance to see a dentist? My teeth are realigning for some reason, crowding together, and I need to know why. But what can I do with no insurance? How much would it cost to just have a dentist examine my teeth and tell me whats going on?
Answers: Do actually NEED medical insurance to see a dentist? My teeth are realigning for some reason, crowding together, and I need to know why. But what can I do with no insurance? How much would it cost to just have a dentist examine my teeth and tell me whats going on?
It depends on where you live, but you can expect an exam and x-rays to run about $150, maybe more. Dental insurance doesn't really cover that much, especially if you are having orthodontic work done. Typically, insurance covers x-rays and exams once a year, two cleanings a year, 80% on things like fillings and root canals, 50% on things like crowns, bridges, and some periodontal therapy, and a flat amount--usually $1000 to $1500--on orhtodontics. You don't mention your age, health condition, or tobacco habits, but I would guess you are either looking at ortho or perio. Most offices offer credit that you can apply for to spread out your payments. You could also check into supplemental insurance, like AFLAC.
Good Luck!
Try Western Dental...they'll work out a payment pan with you
Just let your teeth drop out. And use false nails instead.
You don't need insurance, but be prepared to pay a little more. it costs me over 200 a visit to my dentist, but then again I have alot of work that needs to be done.
You do need insurance. If you have the money to pay for xrays and cavities filled, then no you really dont' need insurance. I'm not sure where you live, but i recently just got safeguard as my carrier. Dental insurance is horrible because they don't cover everything and the copays stink. The plan is about $11 per month and when i have an xray done its free, cavitiy $25 and so forth. Very cheap, and they cover everything.
Try the Dental schools in your area. Look up Dental School on Yahoo yellow pages. They have affordable rates and contrary to what people think, you are treated with trained faculty surrounding you at all times. One draw back is that you will be there for a long time. A procedure could take longer b/c it is a teaching institute. Good Luck.