i need a root canal have no insurance what can i do to get this procedure done without burning a hole in my pocket. DOnt want the carecredit thing. How about ameriplan or dentalplans do these work the discounted plans. I dont want insurance companies with waiting periods.
Keep all scams to yourself. I will report abuse
2007-01-24 07:46:47 · 6 answers · asked by justme 3 in Health ➔ Dental
also i contacted a dentist about dentalplan.com and they told me they do accept it. Just need personal experiences. people who have one of these plan or a insurance company with no waiting period
2007-01-24 08:01:49 · update #1
dont want to pull my teeth would get an implant but thats too expenses also
2007-01-24 08:38:15 · update #2
They will probably accept eHealthPlus members as well.
That could save you the most money. Check it out.
2007-01-26 18:43:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, If you want to go the cheap route, have the tooth pulled. Most dentists will suggest a root canal, post and crown to save the tooth. If you do have the tooth pulled, depending on where it is in your mouth, an implant is a good option, although expensive. Another option is to get what they call a flipper, which is a type of partial that many young people get. On the discount plan subject, you will probably save a couple of hundred dollars on a major dental procedure. Be warned that many of these plans will give you a fee schedule that is an average and only an average savings. A lot of times people get tricked to thinking that the fees that the discount plan is quoting is a true figure but most of the time it ends up being about a 20% discount off of the dentist's fees. It's not a totally bad idea, it will save you a few bucks but don't be surprised if you get a bill from your dentist's office because the plan didn't pay what you originally thought....hope this helps and Good Luck
2007-01-24 12:32:54 · answer #2 · answered by apollogurl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are several options for those who have no insurance and can't spend a lot of money. If you have a dentla school close then go there. Most dental scools offer great albeit slow service for about half the price. There are many non-profit dental clinics who also offer root canal therapy at a reduced rate which is normally based on income. I can't answeer about the ameriplan or dentalplans...they tend to vary. Don't wait too long and good luck
2007-01-24 09:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by nighttrain551 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Those plans are only accepted by a certain number of dentists.
I found that the better dentists don't usually accept these plans.
Its usually those dental mills with less experienced, less patients, etc. They need the business so thats why they accept lower fees. Thats not to say they are all bad. Get some references. Talk to local people about dentist recommendations.
2007-01-24 09:17:37 · answer #4 · answered by yackycritter 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pulling the tooth would be cheaper. You will grow old and ugly anyway.I always pull my own.Why pay someone $100 for 30 seconds of work. Dentist and Doctors are the Biggest Tapeworms to society.
2007-01-24 08:35:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about those discount plans your talking about but i believe you have to pay for those the best thing would be to try and find a dentist that takes payments and make payments on it in the long run i think it will be cheaper for you
2007-01-24 07:57:04 · answer #6 · answered by youhoo it's me 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋