18 Questions About Dental Discount Plans And How To Use Them

A dental discount plan is able to activate members the same day so you can use your new dental plan the same day that you join. By joining online through this website, you will receive an email receipt with your ID number. Take this receipt to your dental appointment and share it with dental office assistant. The assistant will then be able to call through a toll-free number on the receipt and verify that you are an active member.

The video in the middle of the "How It Works" page explains clearly how a dental discount plan works and how you can benefit from using it.

You can expect to save up to 60% or more depending on the procedure.  Here are some testimonies from people who are happy with their savings.  Click here!

You can click on the Find A Dentist link. Then click on the button link below the video and enter your zip code. 

Yes, they do include orthodontics and dental braces. The discount for an orthodontist is less than a family dentist, but the savings is still usually a thousand dollars or more depending on your zip code. 

Yes, a dental discount plan can be used both as a supplement in some situations and a primary plan. Since most dental insurance plans don't include braces, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, etc., a dental discount plan can provide you a reduction in the high cost of these procedures. Additionally, dental insurance plans have annual limits (usually of $1,000 to $1,500 a year). A dental discount plan is there for you and your family when your dental insurance reaches its cap and you need extra help before the end of the year. Keep in mind that until you exhaust your dental insurance annual limit, some dental offices may not permit you to use both at the same time - unless the procedure is not included with your dental insurance.

A dental discount plan offers a wide range of cosmetic dentistry that includes bleaching, white fillings, esthetic partials, caps, braces, teeth reshaping, veneers, etc.

No. Before you can use the prescription and vision care with your membership you will need to wait until you receive your membership card in the mail - usually within 7-10 working days from your sign-up date.

When you get your membership card in the mail, take it to the pharmacy and show them the prescription drug logo on the card. This will identify one of the largest pharmacy networks in the country and most likely your pharmacy will be one of the over 50,000 pharmacies that honor this membership.

Within 7 to 10 working days, you can expect to receive your membership cards and instructions.

No.  Unlike insurance, a dental discount plan has NO waiting period, NO paperwork, NO annual limits, and all ongoing dental conditions (except orthodontic treatment already in progress) are included. Plus, several other advantages like instant savings are listed on the home page. While it is not insurance, it is a discount service that saves people up to 60% or more on dental care.  A dental discount plan is also known as a "discount fee for services" program.  These programs have been helping people save money on their dental needs since 1992.

Yes, you may cancel at anytime.

Yes, there are dental providers across the United States.  You can find the dental provider you're looking for... Just click here => Find a Dentist.

Yes. All network dentists are fully qualified and licensed professionals who have met all requirements to be on the list of providers. If you do not see your dentist on the list, you will be able to notify customer service and the company may be able to contact your dentist on your behalf. You will be able to view all participating dentists online.

No.  However, the network of dentists and orthodontists have agreed to lower their dental prices, much like Costco and Sam’s Club lower the price of consumer merchandise.

Yes, see the company website for more details and the different plans that they have available.

Possibly.  Some dental discount plan companies offer group memberships to any company or organization of five members or more.