Making Dentistry Affordable

By Michael E. King, DDS

Michael King DDS (Mira Dental Care)

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Making Dentistry Affordable

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With healthcare in a tailspin, as far as dental plans available, and battles between Obamacare and Trumpcare, where does a person look to when it comes to affording dental care?

If you have had a chance to go to the marketplace and pick out care, you probably found it pretty tedious trying to find out what is covered and what is not in detail.

One way to make dentistry affordable involves three things you must do

1. Make your teeth a priority and don't put insurance as the priority.

2. Pick out a plan that fits your needs

3. Go to a good dental office that takes the time to educate and provide you with plan alternatives

Make Your Teeth a Priority,
Not Insurance

How much do you value your teeth? If your teeth are only as good as insurance coverage, then they will slowly fall by the wayside. You have to do more. Put value on your teeth.

Look at your smile in the mirror. What is it worth to you? Do you hide it so no one sees it? How much is a front tooth worth to you? Would you give up a front tooth for $5,000 dollars? $10,000? $50,000? Just keep in mind, the value you put in, is the value you will get out of your smile.

Pick a Plan That Fits Your Needs

How do you know what insurance plan is good for you? First go to the dentist and get an exam. This will tell you what you need and then pick a plan based on your needs so that you don't spend lots of money on a plan with stuff you don't need.

It is worth forking over some money just to get a dental exam for this purpose. Besides a lot of offices give new patient specials. It's worth it.

Go To a Good Dental Office

It is important to choose a dental office that takes the time to educate you and provide you with plan alternatives.

Ask yourself these questions. What kind of dental office are you looking for? One that gets you in and out. One that takes your insurance. One that is less expensive.

All these qualities are great, but for the health of you and your family, a dentist office that takes the time to educate you on your needs first is what you should be looking for. That way you know they care not just about your wallet, but about you, as well.

Some dental offices offer fantastic coverage plans that can be way better than insurance. A simple question you can ask when seeking out a dentist is, “Do you all have coverage plans and can I get a copy of them?” Now you can compare insurance to what they have and make a better-informed decision about your care.

Making decisions about a dental office can be difficult due to finances. Use the steps above to help streamline your approach because you deserve a beautiful smile.