Layaway Plans At the Dentist!!!!!!!!

Layaway Plans At the Dentist!!!!!!!!

You heard right!  Lay-a-way has always been a successful tool in budgeting your spending.  Yet I recognize that many people have not seen a dentist this year. Guilt on those who have benefits and fail to use them.

When I get asked "how is the Affordable Care Act affecting dentists" I smile when I hear that children are supposed to be covered by insurance until they are 26 years old. But does this mean that most or all children will have dental coverage? Adults now have to actively take a roll in buying medical insurance for themselves and their family but is dental insurance still optional for adults?

I find most people with dental insurance do not know what it costs them per month let alone per year for dental insurance. I try to make the case that preventive dentistry is very affordable. I hate when I  hear people say that they cannot go to a dentist because they don't have insurance. When I tell patients that you don't need dental insurance to go to a dentist and that a year's worth of preventive dental care costs less then $500. a year (that's less than $42. a month) most are surprised and say they try to get a family member who is no longer on their insurance plan to call for an appointment.  Most realize that if they can just plan and budget there is no reason they cannot continue to receive affordable and excellent dental health care.

That's where good old fashioned "Lay-a-way" is an approach I offer people.  Why not tell your dentist that you would like to pay for dental care by making monthly payments in advance and built up a small credit that you use at a future scheduled preventive care appointments. By making small payments you built a strong relationship with your dentist and become an active patient who can expect emergency and after hours services at any time. When you don't have a dentist it may be harder and more expensive to be seen for pain.  When you have no track record and you're looking on the Internet or in the yellow pages to find help... its not easy to find.

Talk to you dentist and ask them how they can help you afford your care.

 And as always remember to "Swish, Brush, Floss and Swish again

Please visit my website, roberthwaldmandds.com, and you will find many helpful videos which will explain many dental treatments.

AND KEEP SMILING:))

Dr. Rob