Individual and Family Discount Dental Plans, Affordable Dental Care Starting at $79.95 a Year!

JoinAffiliate ProgramContact UsEn Español

Enter your 5-digit ZIP code for a summary of dental plans available in your area, complete with dental savings information and nearby participating dentists.

For Individuals and FamiliesFor Businesses and GroupsFor DentistsOther Discount PlansInformation and HelpMembers AreaSearch

 DentalPlans.com > Help > Dental Insurance vs. Discount Dental Plans
Dental Plans vs. Dental Insurance

Save up to 60% with DentalPlans.com!

Discount dental plans, designed to provide significant savings on members' dental care needs, have quickly become an attractive alternative to costly dental insurance.

Traditional dental insurance, once the only dental benefit option available, features many drawbacks including costly deductibles, tedious claim forms, long waiting periods and other limitations. On the other hand, discount dental plans are affordable, easy-to-use and free of these hassles.

What are some of the major differences between dental insurance and discount dental plans?

Some of the characteristics of Dental Insurance include:

  • Limitations, deductibles and annual maximums
  • Waiting periods for major dental procedures
  • Tedious and time-consuming written claims process
  • Limitations/exclusions on pre-existing conditions
  • Certain dental specialties, such as cosmetic dentistry, are
    rarely covered
  • Consumers pay expensive monthly premiums for defined coverage
  • Typically inaccessible to individuals and families unless provided by their employer

Some of the characteristics of Discount Dental Plans include:

  • No annual limits, members enjoy discounts on most dental services all year long
  • Most plans activate within 1 - 3 business days
  • No tiresome paperwork hassles, plan membership card is presented for discounts on most dental services
  • No health restrictions
  • Select plans include discounts on dental specialties, including cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics
  • Consumers pay affordable membership fees for access to a network of providers offering discounts on most dental procedures
  • Available directly to individuals, families, businesses and groups

In short, discount dental plans are an affordable and easy-to-use alternative to dental insurance, and offer plan members significant savings on most dental procedures.

Click here to learn more about the differences between dental insurance and discount dental plans, and how these differences can affect you.

If you would like to start saving money on quality dental care, please use our “Step 1” search below and discover how we keep thousands of satisfied members smiling.

Step 1... Enter Your Zip Code
Enter your ZIP code to compare the discount dental plans available in your area and start saving on quality dental care today!
 
  Other Searches
 
Step 1... Enter Your Zip Code
Enter your ZIP code to compare the discount dental plans available in your area and start saving on quality dental care today!
 
  Other Searches
DentalPlans Advantage
 
DentalPlans 101
 
Customer Care - 1-888-632-5353 Toll Free
 
Helpful Links
Search Plans & Dentists Search Plans & Dentists
Frequently Asked Questions F.A.Q.'s
Info To Go Info To Go
Tell a Friend About Us Tell a Friend About Us
Email This Page Email This Page
Bookmark This Page Bookmark This Page
Reveive Our Newsletter Receive Our Newsletter
Return to Home Page Return to Home Page

Back to Previous Page

BBBOnLine Reliability Seal Terms of Use - Privacy Policy - Report Abuse - Site Map - States
Dental Insurance vs Dental Plans - Dental Insurance Decisions
Planes Dentales - Testimonials - DPRxCard.com - En Español

The DENTALPLANS.COM website is administered by DENTALPLANS.COM, INC., a licensed Florida Discount Medical Plan Organization, 8100 S.W. 10th Street Suite #2000, Plantation, FL 33324. Plans and Programs offered by DentalPlans.com are not health insurance policies. Plans and Programs offered by DentalPlans.com provide discounts at certain health care providers for medical services. Plans and Programs offered by DentalPlans.com do not make payments directly to the providers of medical services. The Plan or Program member is obligated to pay for all health care services but will receive a discount from those health care providers who have contracted with the Plan, Program or discount plan organization.

© 1999-2008 DentalPlans.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Patents Pending.