{"id":914,"date":"2019-03-04T15:59:34","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T22:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=914"},"modified":"2019-03-11T16:02:45","modified_gmt":"2019-03-11T23:02:45","slug":"what-should-i-do-to-find-a-good-affordable-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/what-should-i-do-to-find-a-good-affordable-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"What should i do to find a good affordable dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It seems there is a bit of irony in the phrase \u201caffordable dentist.\u201d As someone who is in need of several dental procedures, I have not been able to secure dental insurance until the last few months. The first dental provider I visited recommended treatment to the tune of almost $12,000. That is completely unrealistic for my budget, so I set out to find a dentist would could provide the services I need for a lesser cost. However, in my research, I\u2019m concluding that the dental offices who showcase their low costs come with poor reviews. And, those which I have visited, feel like the dentist is running an assembly line, quickly moving through as many procedures as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because I am in need of a great deal of dental work, it is crucial that I find a dentist with whom I can connect with and feel comfortable around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it possible to find a dentist who will provide quality work for a reasonable cost?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you,
Will

Dear Will,
You ask wonderful questions. Rest assured, this situation is quite common. However, the remedy will require a different way of thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thought it may appear that, when comparing the services from various dentists, that they are the same, regardless of the procedures, the individual dentists have their own unique approaches. Try to consider the dentists\u2019 perspective, as there are only so many ways costs can be reduced. A dentist could:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Monitor and limit the time they are with patients (this sounds similar to the tactics you mentioned above).<\/li>
  2. Select materials which are cheaper.<\/li>
  3. Reduce the amenities they offer and\/or the size of their team, or have team members with less experience.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Unfortunately, doing any of the above would reduce the quality of your experience and services you receive and you would want to steer clear of offices that do them. However, these are characteristics of cheap dentistry.

    The solution is more about finding a good dentist who is affordable. There are several considerations when doing this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Look for an office who will separate your treatment plan into smaller sections. This will allow you to pay for the services as you receive them and your budget allows.<\/li>
    2. Consider offices who offer financing options<\/a>. Many offer this in-house through their office, or use services such as CareCredit.<\/li>
    3. If you don\u2019t currently have dental insurance, get it. Or, if you do have it, look into getting a secondary plan. You can get on a good PPO for under $50 a month, but be cognisant of wait periods, as some companies require waiting over a year for services.<\/li>
    4. Prioritize and address the most pressing needs first, and as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the longer you go without fixing dental problems, the more expensive they become.<\/li>
    5. Be sure you are getting the most out of your insurance benefits. Ask questions and find out as much about your benefits as you can. Determine if there are other options that will allow the insurance company to cover more, or be sure you use every dime of the amount they pay.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      If you find an office that you connect with, be sure to let them know your budget. Ideally, the best practices will offer to find ways to help ensure you get the treatment you need, even if you have to start slow and go at the pace which your budget allows.

      This blog is brought to you by       Phoenix affordable dentist<\/a>, Dr. Hillary Peck.
      <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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