How To Get Affordable Dental Care (without Dental Insurance)

[@TeethTalk]

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[@jpenny]

My dentist office recently launched a membership plan. Basically the fee covers preventative care, and any additional treatment is discounted 20%.

[@TeethTalk]

yessss I love that!

[@MrGrantgibbs]

I’ve been to the dentist today,I had one extraction and two fillings. I have to go back in September to get a bridge. I’m so thankful that in the uk we have NHS.

[@le_th_]

Yes, it helps when they take the money from you in your taxes so you don't see it...PLUS your healthcare is not for profit, so while we pay for all the research and development of pharmaceuticals in the US, your government negotiates the prices down below cost so we have to pay YOUR share.

[@TommyShlong]

@@le_th_ yeah, that's not how it works. The US federal govt passed a law forbidding Medicare and Medicaid from negotiating drug prices. Every other country negotiates drug prices. Even though negotiating wholesale purchase prices is a common and accepted practice in every other part of the US economy. The number one reason for personal bankruptcy in the US is medical bills. No one in Europe goes bankrupt due to medical/dental bills. There are many European for profit pharmaceutical companies that develop lifesaving drugs - Bayer, AstaZeneca, Roche to name a few. And Americans spend billions on drugs from those companies. Some of the best research hospitals are in Europe (Karolinska Institute, Gemelli University Hospital, Berlin University Medical Ctr to name a few) and they develop life saving procedures. Having a non-profit health care system does not mean bad healthcare. Some of the best hospitals in the US are non-profit - Mayo Clinic, Sloan Kettering, Cleveland Clinic.

[@Jen-oo8ss]

@@le_th_this isn’t true. The UK still spends a significant amount of money per person on R&D… and while there are some company’s with their home bases in the UK, many of the same US players have set up shop there as well.

[@AshleyNoneya]

I wish Medicaid would cover dental for adults. Dental care is needed and important for so many who can’t afford it

[@johnsroastbeefbaconcheddar]

It’s amazing how they consider a lot of it cosmetic Healthy teeth and gums is good healthy for the rest of your body

[@itsaaronlolz]

They cover it in California with medical justification. I got all my amalgam fillings replaced and I replaced my chipped crown. I only paid $484 for a translucent zirconia crown because insurance only covers porcelain fused to metal.

[@itsaaronlolz]

I also just got a deep cleaning and it was also covered and the authorization was fast. I got approved in a week.

[@mariekatherine5238]

Really! I need lots of work, probably more than half my teeth need to go. The so-called low cost clinic is still unaffordable.

[@SharondaMichell]

it does, well at least in my state

[@JustJ0nathan]

Good to know! I wish I knew this information when I didn’t have insurance. I skipped the dentist for a year during that time, and I let a cavity eat away at a tooth. I learned the hard way that you will end up paying a heck of a lot more if you put off treatment. I had a root canal and a crown. Thousands of dollars later all out of my own pocket, and it would’ve been a lot less had I just gotten the simple filling procedure that my dentist recommended. Never again! That was 15 years ago, and I haven’t missed an appointment since. My teeth look and feel amazing. 😁 Don’t skip your dental appointments, people!!

[@le_th_]

Be glad you didn't have to have a dental implant. You'd REALLY be crying about how expensive it is. You should ask your dentist. You'll never skip a year again...pandemic be damned...you'll find a way, even if it kills you once you see how expensive dental implants are (compared to a root canal and crown).

[@ThisHandle744]

I maxed my insurance out. I decided to take out a personal loan to get my teeth fixed. I talked to my dentist about this and he was more than willing to do a payment plan as well.

[@maragrace820]

if you listen to dentists you will always be charged $20,000. be careful get MANY opinions before moving forward

[@le_th_]

@@maragrace820 My estimate was $16K-$20K. I went to Mexico instead. He was a great dentist and did an amazing exam and xrays, and I live in one of the most expensive areas in the US, so he wasn't price gouging. I simply didn't want to pay that much.

[@davekeeler7678]

This is the most depressing thing I’ve read all day.

[@ilovetotri23]

Great video! I have never had the luxury of dental insurance. I have found a wonderful dental office that has given me a great way to get excellent dental care that fits my out of pocket costs. I get the best most advanced care for a price I can manage. I realize, and appreciate, how tough it can be to find good dental care.

[@mistrastcyr2177]

Thank you for the information you shared on your channel, I needed a deep clean the cause was $3700, I don't have the funds at the moment and I have other bills. I let the dental office sad and I went to pray to God and he brought me to your channel I was able to get my teeth cleaned by a very ready dental hygienist student. For $10 at my city. Thank you.

[@JediMaddy94]

Some dental offices have their own monthly plans and charges. Like an office specific dental insurance.

[@Allan837]

I just renewed my dental plan thanks to you! I never heard of one until this video thank you for what you do!

[@geethikayapa2577]

Thank you very much. This is the first time I am getting this type of information.

[@emeryw25]

I have noticed many dentist offices have different prices and don't know the costs until you at the dentist. I wish you can request price list. My insurance didn't covered many things until the second year my insurance covered many things but my hygienist looked and said antibiotics is covered but my insurance didn't covered it.

[@gabriel.valandro]

Hi, Whitney! Could you please share in a video how well did you take care of your teeth when being a child and teenager? I’d love to hear this story 🥰

[@dstarkspp]

Why????

[@shoppertattoo]

My boyfriend went to a dental student and got a much needed deep cleaning for $35. And now that he’s been there he is welcome to go back in the future. He was never taken to the dentist as a child so he really needed it. Dentists are too expensive and the people who need treatment the most can’t afford it at all.

[@chips1031]

How about a video on pediatric dentistry issues and sensory/special needs challenges as well for adults?? Great video BTW! As a military veteran without dental benefits, this was super helpful.

[@RussellD11]

I do my own dental work now... Kinda hard with a drill and a mirror, but i do a pretty good job!

[@sarashann]

You are absolutely amazing! How I wish dental payment services were more robust in this country. Oral health is absolutely fundamental to overall good health. One only has to go to a dental charity event to see the suffering created by the lack of affordability/reimbursement in this country. It's shameful. Thank you for making this valuable video.

[@MKF30]

Appreciate the video Whitney. I used care credit for the super pricey work which is most procedures sadly.

[@mustangsally00gt]

I have Texas Medicaid and I need my teeth fixed. I'm an domestic abuse survivor and my ex knocked my teeth out. I don't have any money to get dental implants that I need. I want a job and have been going on interviews constantly but I know I don't get a call back because of my smile. I have my front few teeth but none on each side. It's so embarrassing. Medicaid won't help. It's caused my depression to increase. I don't even have one pic of me and my daughter with me smiling. I would love to have some pictures done since she has brain cancer and that's one of my wishes.

[@jasond.b-w]

I’m in a similar position. I’m extremely disabled and I’ve had a broken jaw since I was a toddler because of abuse. Most of my first teeth were knocked out and a number of my adult teeth, the rest just grew in wrong. Now I have an infection rotting my jaw away and no access to treatment. Life was meaningless and unbearable enough before this but now I’m ready to attempt sui again because of this pain in my face, ear, and neck…It’s criminal how dental emergencies are just disregarded here for people who can’t pay.

[@mariaayon4997]

How can we make a change in dental insurance benefits nationwide . This is a necessary benefit many people need help with dental work including me 😢

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Seems like a lot of these Dental Insurance plans are worse than just saving into a Health Savings Plan (great tax benefits too) combined with a Dental Savings Plan - keeping full control of your money pooled in. It's sickening one can pay for dental insurance for years and they still barely cover the major work per year - no accumulated value like an HSA. The tax benefits of Dental Insurance are generally nothing unless you get a TON of work.

[@luv2cruise80]

Back in 2018 & 2019, I didn't have the best dental insurance and it did not cover root canals & crowns ; therefore it made most of my posterior teeth nonsalvadgeable 😕 Fast forward to 2020 and 7 teeth missing they started covering root canal, crowns, implants & deep cleanings! Fortunately, I was able to get a few root canals and implants so now, I have 2 more implants to go and will have a full mouth of teeth! 😃 8 implants and 5 root canals. Basically 13 new teeth! That's half my mouth. These better stay for the next 50 years. I have over $30,000 worth of work

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

That's insane! 🤯💰 What wrecked your teeth to need so much work done? If that happened to me, I would look to take a trip abroad for these dental procedures. Dental work is ridiculously priced in the USA

[@eddiew2325]

I love u so much

[@dianarock780]

How did you get your insurance to cover??

[@mcalann]

How old are you to be needing that many root canals

[@Daidoro]

That happened to me 6 years ago when my back tooth from the bottom broke off.

[@zachwesterhoff]

My dental savings plan is a lifesaver! Thank you for talking about this!! Can I switch plans to the one you talked about?

[@TeethTalk]

yesssss! definitely just click in the link in the description box to learn more :)

[@Bwilliams2]

I have TMJ/TMD - Treatment is very expensive. Well beyond routine cleaning or even cavities.

[@ChefJohnnyCia06]

Thank you so much for the information and your time. I need extensive work myself 1. Aspen dental wanted $12k( they can take a hike) 2. Local one wanted $6. Not bad 3. Looking into dental school. I do not mind it taking time. If I can get it for under $6k I will be happy.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

Local one only wants $6 dollars. Ok 😄 Just joking. I'm sure you wish it was closer to $6.00 instead of $6k. Ever consider a dental trip to Mexico? Like medical tourism, dental tourism is a growing trend here in rip off dental/medical = luxury priced USA 🙄. It's bullshit! I curiously looked up various dental procedures in Denmark. It's nothing near the might-as-well-not-exist high prices in the USA.

[@diannejohnson5370]

Aspen dental is a joke, they will take you for a ride anytime they can while smiling and calling you honey or sweety.. FAKE FAKE

[@davidhagglund1231]

Aspen wants 32,000 from me lol

[@Cryax2]

The fact that you have to spend anything at all on something as important as dental care or any kind of healthcare is horrible and shows how broken our system is. When my mother was living under socialism in the Soviet Union, you could've walked into any dental clinic on any day and any dental issues you had would've been fixed completely free of charge. And Soviet dentists were some of the best you could ever see. My mom still has her fillings she got in her early 20s nearly 45 years later.

[@whiterunguard1706]

Lucky dental care is free, also the New Zealand government pays for braces if you have a good reason why you need them

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

One more country doing things hella better than the USA. You mean New Zealand realized teeth are a part of the body? Yeah? It's pretty stupid here in the USA. Apparently teeth aren't a part of the body so, health insurance ignores them. After people pay an arm and a leg for health insurance, dental may get neglected. Maybe that's their dirty plan? Destroy many Americans teeth which can cause systemic issues like chronic inflammation.

[@wem-c9f]

I had a titanium implant done in April but due to insurance timing, will be only do the crown early next year. I hope it will be alright this way.

[@joegrizzly4785]

RAM clinics that travel around the United States are another option if one is traveling nearby to you

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

Why the USA even needs this is truly baffling to me! It's a 3rd world charity inside a false 1st world country being puppeteered by corrupt greed.

[@charltonheston969]

Just blew 8k eleven fillings four crowns, I hate going to the dentist & always wait until it's a dumpster fire

[@nicolerh]

Dental schools sound like a great option. Thanks!

[@CynthiaBiel]

I went to an expensive dentist who taught at a well known school in NYC....I told him that I could not afford the dental work that I need and that I may go to that famous school where HE taught...he advised me not to...

[@ineedmoney28686]

thank you! this was very helpful!!

[@nicolecato634]

Thank you. I need help getting my impacted wisdom tooth extracted.

[@blueskies7987]

What is the difference between buying through you as a broker and the 1Dental website?

[@TeethTalk]

My link provides better rates! Also gives me a small commission for referring you!

[@jasond.b-w]

I don’t qualify for CareCredit and all the ‘affordable’ options around me are still too expensive. I don’t have enough money to eat everyday, let alone afford the rides to and from an appointment, let alone the appointments themselves. When I have literally any other issue I’ve been able to go to the ER and go into debt. I’ll never be able to pay it all back…but I still got some amount of treatment. I don’t understand why dental emergencies can’t be treated the same way. This infection in my jaw is literally killing me and no one will do anything so I’m honestly about to just end it myself

[@lxMaDnEsSxl]

thanks I underestimated dental schools for practicing but they're monitored and practiced before hand

[@fransantelli]

honestly it's probably a lot better than a regular dentist.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Thank You for a thorough explanation and resources. I would say that Medicare A & B do not typically have dental coverage unless in a hospital stay for other reasons than dental care itself. Advant5age plans might. My Insurance give me a PPO network and all the Dentists seem "new", but your talk on dental schools reassured me I'd be fine. lol. My teeth are a mess. Fine for years, but I let them go due to other health issues including mental health issues. Thank You I will now do more research with your helpful info. Be well !!

[@allkindsamusicchick]

Whitney....this all is well and good...if...the dental practices...are not puppy mills...and....are ethical. I have had several unsavory experiences 'trying' to use the discount plans. One must bone up with information, and bolt, if necessary. I have also had unfavorable to worse experiences ....with major dental chains. What do you suggest?

[@mrsNetty34]

Need to check this out

[@marcochang7272]

I need some dentures for my dad any suggestions.

[@TeethTalk]

here's my dentures article -- hope this helps: www.teethtalkgirl.com/dental-health/cost-of-dentures/

[@marcochang7272]

@@TeethTalk does your article tell people about options about where to get dentures ?

[@nicolerh]

If it's been a long time since you've gotten your crown back on and it causes a TON of pain, that's considered urgent and same day service, right... so does that mean you won't get charged for it if you have government dental insurance?

[@vyzion980]

Got like 4 teeth left now, any dentist place I’ve ever been to over the years wants over 25,000 for all the dental work I need, and I imagine now it’s doubled. I will quite literally never be able to afford that.

[@getmorecontent.]

Good information thank you!

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for watching!

[@mightyzane5400]

It is great that dental insurance companies expect us to have teeth 🦷 with the cost of living compared to that of the 1980’s

[@Maineesqueezee]

Wow, so helpful 🙃

[@TeethTalk]

Full list of affordable options: www.teethtalkgirl.com/dental-health/dentist-without-insurance Hope this helps!

[@markster136]

Google does not show results for dental discount plans.

[@jacydoumas3176]

Outstanding info. Thank you.

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for watching :)

[@allanamaya07]

Hi I just had a deep cleaning duo to gingivitis , and I been flossing 2 times a day and 2 weeks later the pain in my gums is back and I hate it , is this normal? Or I still have dirt inside my gums? :(I have the next appointment for the checkup but it's in 3 weeks . I'm 32 years old

[@GeorgeSpringer4]

I really need to go see the dentist. The problem is that I’m not sure if my parents are able to afford it even with insurance, I’m not sure what to do. Me and my 2 brothers have serious dental problems and I don’t know if we will ever get them fixed please help.

[@Chris-lp3dm]

Are you willing to travel? If yes, do what I did. Research "Dental Tourism", as it's called. It is simply traveling to a dentist across a border to cut prices in a big way. I needed a full mouth restoration, $55K to $60K in the USA. In Los Algodones, Mexico (look it up too) I paid $14.2K. I went with SANI Dental Group, but there are many, many hundreds of dental practices catering to Americans and Canadians. Good Luck!

[@joegrizzly4785]

You might have to travel to another country if you need a lot of work but do you research first on well equipped doctors in the country

[@jackdaicole7595]

Hello I'm reaching out....I am suffering need teeth work can't afford it. I've been turned down. I'm in barnwell sc I don't have much any help please any help is very appreciated

[@kaitlinquigley8644]

CareCredit is a great dental credit option they do 6-12 months interest free pay back!

[@TeethTalk]

yes!!!

[@christinagonzalez7125]

Thank you so much I do remember long time day thing from President Obama care program to those getting dental work on them for free it was a long time so many people, I do remember a friend told they do dental on collage campus thank for sharing all these different options can help save money on dental care

[@jeff3971]

This is great but the best insurance is to brush and floss twice a day---and get a night guard.

[@tysonking9582]

don't forget check ups, once a year or bi annually is worth it to make sure there's no cavities sneaking up on you

[@SpiritualResetTarot]

Thanks for making this video

[@willjennings369]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@Sunitxalxo-32]

Hey Whitney !!!.....Is there any upcoming video on the dentist cleans hygienist's teeth series ??.....It's really fun to watch✌️

[@TeethTalk]

yay yessss! I actually just had my teeth cleaned by my coworker :) editing it now :)

[@mattiverson4654]

I'm looking for a new dentist what do I need to know before I just make an appointment with the one

[@TeethTalk]

here's my "how to find a good dentist" video -- hope this helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2HKeoSfmbxsocU I also have a "dental office red flags" video coming soon, as well! Stay tuned!

[@claranumberone]

I save money for dental procedures!

[@davidlinstrand5913]

I gave up on dentistry a few years ago. A dozen cavities each visit. Hell with it. Let them fall out.

[@patburton837]

I have care credit but they charge 26 percent after 6 months. If you get a root canal and crown. You will have to pay 2600 within 6 months. If not, you pay 26 %. Too much money.

[@phish_1]

It’s a lot better in the Philippines! You don’t need an insurance to get a good quality dentures in a very affordable price! Philippine dentists are a lot better than American dentists!!! Filipino dentists work with pride!

[@laurenschenck5355]

You are such a angel most sweetest Whitney xoxo 😚 🍂👻🍃🍃🍂🍁🍂🍃🍃🍂🍁🦷🍁🍂👻🍃🍃🍂🦷🦷🍁🍂👻🍃👻🍂🦷🦷🍁🍂👻🍃🪥🪥🪥🪥🍃🍃🍂🍁🦷🦷🦷🍁🍂👻🍃🍃🍂🍁🦷🦷🍁

[@glorgau]

Try to pay out of pocket and many dentists will try to charge list price and not the price that insurance would pay them. Caveat Emptor.

[@jordanvannortwick9426]

I was quoted $13,000 to fix my teeth today.

[@CharityGoodrow-mq3ko]

That is insane! And people wonder why lot of people don't get dental care.

[@jordanvannortwick9426]

@@CharityGoodrow-mq3ko and yet I got a root canal for $30 in California with no insurance. Thank god for dental colleges.

[@prettywhenicry6363]

Can someone please tell me if 1Dental actually works? Why is it so cheap and how do they make money?

[@naturelover1284]

I think my purple and red cinnamon mouthwash are making grey teeth. Is this permanent?

[@Themistocles30]

Are NHS dentists that help disabled and ill patients are brilliant. I'm not sure if America has something similar.

[@jasond.b-w]

As a profoundly disabled person I can confirm we don’t. I have an infection rotting my entire lower jaw and what’s left of my teeth away and literally every dental surgeon in my state turned me away because I can’t afford what I need. I don’t even qualify for CareCredit because I have no credit score. I’m just waiting to die at this point

[@Themistocles30]

@@jasond.b-w Sorry what you're going through... America is a cruel country to their disabled. I will never subscribe to this channel either since I know what American dentists are like.

[@Maria-c3v7s]

Can I have 2 dental insurance? I currently under delta dental but $1500 per yr and their waiting period for a certain procedure is not helpful for me. I had root canal last Dec. I’m not supposed to do root canal till nxt yr but I did it last April because my tooth really hurts. My problem here is delta dental will not cover it since it says for root canal it should be 24 month waiting period. (Which I think is ridiculous!) now I have to pay my dentist who did it $875!! But the dentist told me it should cost $175 only. Now I’m planning to but 1Dental after watching your video to cover for the crown. Cause I believe crown has a waiting period also. Is it possible?

[@joegrizzly4785]

Whitney 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ScreamTatumRiley]

Can u have multiple dental insurances?

[@TeethTalk]

some patients do have primary and secondary!

[@luv2cruise80]

The only thing I've had to Pay are bone grafts which cost me $2300 because it's a periodontist who does the work.

[@valerieganga8098]

How was your bone graft experience

[@bookworm05234]

What do you think about supplemental dental insurance? I’m going to hit my 1500 max 😫

[@stephsnotfluffy]

So dental insurance is a full on scam. Considering a single root canal costs 1500$ minimum

[@TeethTalk]

sometimes eeeew yes it's a bummer -- however if it's free or extremely affordable through your work, then it can't hurt to have. hope this helps!

[@eightnine3341]

I love your videos! lol are you wearing scrubs? You look so glamorous, but I noticed you have a similar outfit in lots of colours 😅

[@TeethTalk]

lol thank you! yep -- lots of scrubs!

[@SERVISONE]

I'm going to TJ baby weee LOL!

[@ayeshaakhtar4727]

I go to the dentist ever 6 months for dental cleaning! ❤❤

[@maltezos30]

Most of these websites lead to nowhere and the criteria fits be elderly or children only

[@TeethTalk]

dental schools and dental hygiene schools accept patients of all ages! dental plans do, as well! hope this helps!

[@RockinRita03]

Thank you so much for this!!!!!

[@cathy3701]

And that's why I take compulsive care of my teeth.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

Just don't brush too aggressively and be careful with mouthwash. Best thing is routine checkups.

[@saynotohookups]

Make sure you have a proper diet. Sometimes it's not cleaning your teeth that is the problem it's sugar. Even if you brush your teeth if you have too much sugar in your system it's going to cause problems. A lot of foods in the grocery stores have refined or cane sugar.

[@LessonsFromHeaven247]

Great Advice!

[@chinaberg]

healthcare in America. 😩

[@Gforu81]

It's so bad

[@seanrillal]

I love the part when You say about the dental school and getting one pulled there. Because that is absolutely what I say every time LOL.

[@e-zward9019]

I got a broken wisdom tooth with abscess I might die because I'm poor.

[@flexbrah6435]

Only in America 🇺🇸 we have high dental cost

[@Chris-lp3dm]

True! I went to Mexico, Los Algodones. The price was 26% of my dentist estimate in the USA.

[@jessealexander9074]

You are an angel

[@rur1279]

Great video

[@xanderpromeo]

I need implants. No way can afford what I need. I’ve been trying to fix them for 20 years, I can’t save fast enough.

[@briannablanchard4480]

Dentist don’t allow you to get one wisdom tooth taken out at a time.

[@bryanbravo563]

Peace love teeth 🦷

[@TeethTalk]

PLT!!!

[@spazzout1k350]

Here cuz they denied paying for my braces🤦🏽‍♂️

[@flexbrah6435]

The American dream

[@SMILE-u4s]

There is no such thing as affordable dental some just pay very few get lucky most suffer

[@Chris-lp3dm]

You have to leave the USA for affordable dental and tens of thousands do so every year. I'm just a very satisfied patient, not in the dental field and retired now anyway. Look up Dental Tourism. Look up Los Algodones Mexico (far from the only city and country, but was perfect for my needs). I went with SANI Dental Group, but there are many excellent dental clinics.

[@youtopia2000]

What if I claim I am an illegal immigrant?

[@shoppertattoo]

😂 we should all do that and get thousands of dollars for free

[@scottthomas3792]

I just ask how much it costs...if it's too much, I just had the tooth pulled and called it a day. Not the best, but it made the hurting part stop affordably...

[@elguerobasado]

And then it exposes you to a greatly increased risk of developing further problems, because now you have a pocket where your tooth used to be, and bacteria is building up there! It's literally speedrunning gum disease, the money you saved will be far outweighed by the money you'll inevitably spending in the future.

[@scottthomas3792]

@@elguerobasado So far, I've been lucky and that hasn't happened...finances ultimately make a lot of decisions...

[@drhuby6292]

@@elguerobasado You follow cleaning instructions while it heals after extraction. No pocket, no bacteria. I've had one tooth missing for over 40 years. No bacteria there, no gum disease there.

[@evelynsioson3513]

How much extraction

[@Sunitxalxo-32]

Hi Whitney ❤️❤️ I am always commenting on your Videos ❤️❤️ one time you reply my comment with written my name 😍❤️💕

[@TeethTalk]

thank you Sunit xalxo!!!

[@theworstidea]

The very first tip.. hey, you don’t have dental insurance? Try having money! Lmao

[@MrTim246]

U are the girl of my dreams 😊

[@universeusa]

👏👏👏👏👍🤗🙏