{"id":1158,"date":"2019-04-28T20:32:50","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T01:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=1158"},"modified":"2019-04-28T20:32:52","modified_gmt":"2019-04-29T01:32:52","slug":"affordable-dental-care-without-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/affordable-dental-care-without-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Get Affordable Dentistry Without Dental Insurance?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I\u2019m wondering what my options are for finding cheap dental care without insurance. In June 2018, I was laid off from my job. In March of this year, I was hired by as a contractor, so I don\u2019t qualify for benefits. I admit that I haven\u2019t taken the best care of my teeth. My stressful employment situation has increased my teeth grinding habit, and last week I felt a tooth crack while I was asleep. I realize that something needs to be done before the crack spreads. Is it possible to get cheap dental care even though I don\u2019t have insurance, or is the issue too serious for treatment to be affordable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks, Kleo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Kleo,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand how your economic difficulties can cause stress and contribute to increased bruxism (teeth grinding) and additional issues with your teeth. We have a few suggestions you can consider to receive the <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/affordable-dentist.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dental care you need even though you don't have insurance (opens in a new tab)\">dental care you need even though you don&#8217;t have insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Cheap\nDental Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s probably best to avoid seeking cheap dental care. If a dentist is able to significantly cut costs, you should consider if it will include shortcuts and compromising the quality of dental care you receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find Quality\nCare You Can Afford<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"266\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/affordable-dentist-plano-tx-lacy.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a woman in a dental chair with a dentist and hygienst on either side of her; for information on affordable dentistry from Plano TX female dentist Dr. Miranda Lacy.\" class=\"wp-image-1165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/affordable-dentist-plano-tx-lacy.jpg 266w, https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/affordable-dentist-plano-tx-lacy-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><figcaption>Ask your dentist&#8217;s office how care can be made affordable<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>You can get dental insurance on your own.<\/strong> Major insurers have policies similar to what is offered through an employer, including the level of coverage. Your premiums will cost more than they would if the insurance was provided through an employer who subsidized the premium costs. <\/li><li><strong>Find a dental practice that offers <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/financial-arrangements.html\" target=\"_blank\">special financial arrangements<\/a>.<\/strong> Call a few dental offices and ask if they offer a cash discount or if the practice partners with a financing company like CareCredit\u00ae. CareCredit offers interest-free payment plans if you pay off the balance within a specified time period, otherwise, you might owe retroactive interest.<\/li><li><strong>Receive treatment in phases.<\/strong> If you need multiple procedures, your dental office can provide a treatment plan and let you know the order in which you should receive each procedure. Often treatment can be provided in phases if it doesn\u2019t compromise your oral health.<\/li><li><strong>Tell your new dentist about your teeth grinding habit.<\/strong> You can cause further damage to your teeth if they aren&#8217;t protected from teeth grinding. They can break, loosen, and create issues with your jaw muscles. Your dentist will provide you with a nightguard to protect your teeth while you sleep. You can also learn techniques to keep your tongue, lips, and jaw in the optimal position to prevent teeth grinding throughout the day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;In summary:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Search for high-quality dental care.<\/li><li>View each dentist\u2019s website or call the office for information on payment options if you don\u2019t have dental insurance.<\/li><li>Schedule a consultation with at least two dentists to discuss your oral health, treatment options, and if the treatment can be completed in phases.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/meet-dr-lacy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dr. Miranda Lacy, an affordable female dentist in Plano, TX (opens in a new tab)\">Dr. Miranda Lacy, an affordable female dentist in Plano, TX<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m wondering what my options are for finding cheap dental care without insurance. In June 2018, I was laid off from my job. In March of this year, I was hired by as a contractor, so I don\u2019t qualify for benefits. I admit that I haven\u2019t taken the best care of my teeth. My stressful &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/affordable-dental-care-without-insurance\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How Can You Get Affordable Dentistry Without Dental Insurance?<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[176],"tags":[854,405,95],"class_list":["post-1158","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-affordable-dentistry","tag-affordable-dentist-plano-tx","tag-no-dental-insurance-plano-tx","tag-plano-dentist-payment-plans"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Can You Get Affordable Dental Care Without Insurance? | Miranda Lacy, DDS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you need extensive dental care, but don&#039;t have dental insurance? 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