There are many reasons why traditional dental insurance is not the best option for some people, when it comes to finding affordable dental coverage.
Traditional policies are very expensive and many of them don't cover the specific needs of the individual or the family.
Some plans are actually overkill.
You end up paying more for the coverage than you actually use in a given year.
Therefore, more and more people have been exploring other options and looking for an alternative dental insurance provider.
While there are several options, a discount dental plan is the one I believe is best for most people.
Discount dental plans are a great dental coverage provider because you don't spend anything out of pocket, unless you go to the dentist.
Unlike traditional coverage where you have to pay premiums every month, no matter how many times you go to the dentist, (or don't go), with these discount plans you only have to pay a small one time membership fee.
The fee is usually about a hundred dollars or so and buys you membership for up to two years.
As a member, you gain access to hundreds of participating dentists that will offer you discounted dental work.
The amount of the discounts vary per plan but most fall within the 40% to 60% range.
All types of procedures are covered - from routine check ups to cosmetic dentistry procedures and many different types of oral surgery.
Some plans specialize in certain procedures so make sure to find one that fits your anticipated needs best.