Has your tooth ache turned
treacherous? Learned you need a root canal ASAP to save your smile? Dental work
is not something you can put off for long. The pain, swelling and discomfort can
make you miserable. But often, the cost of dental work can be worse than the
actual procedure. So how can you better afford the dental work you need NOW? It
might not be as bad as you think…
#1.
Understand the FULL Cost
of the Dental Procedure: Sometimes, it’s not as simple as JUST a root canal. You may
be comfortable with the cost of a root canal alone, but did you know that often
you’ll require a crown to cover the damaged tooth? Or – even after a perfectly
good root canal – you may STILL end up with a full tooth extraction? Your
dentist may not know the extent of the dental decay until they drill in deeper
(literally). Ask questions from the start, being sure to price out all
potential outcomes of your procedure.
#2. Find a Dentist You Trust:
No need to remain monogamous when it comes to your dentist. Just because a
particular Doc diagnosed the problem, doesn't mean you need to stick with that
same dentist to fix it. Play the field and find a dentist
that works with your individual dental needs, as well as your budget. Use a credible
dentist search – like Doc Wellbee’s “Find a Dentist” feature – to browse through hundreds of the top dentists in your
area.
#3. Find an Annual Discount
Plan w/ Pre-Negotiated Rates: Health
insurance. Car insurance. Homeowners insurance. All are no brainers. But
dental? Eh. Most people don’t think about it until a dental emergency strikes.
Luckily, there are dental discount plans available that have pre-negotiated
lower rates with the best dentists nationwide. These plans will save you 25-60%
off the typical costs of dental procedures (meaning hundreds – or thousands –
of dollars staying in your wallet!) Doc Wellbee is one of the best dental discount plans out
there. Some of the
highlights? Sign up and use the plan INSTANLY. No waiting period. And you are
guaranteed to be approved – Doc Wellbee doesn’t exempt based on health history.
Plus, there are more than 10,000 dentists in the Doc Wellbee network. Doc
Wellbee memberships begin at $11.45 per month for individuals, $15.20 per month
for families.
My husband and I need to find a dentist, and I love the idea of finding some with an annual plan. We've been worried about going to the dentist because of the cost, but it sounds like that would help eliminate that worry. It would be great to be able to go to the dentist for as little as $11.45 per month! This is something that I'm definitely going to look into finding!
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