According to a survey by Delta Dental, 42% of Americans do not visit the dentist as often as they would like. Despite recognizing the importance of regular dental care, a significant hurdle that people have to face is cost. Some people believe that visiting the dentist is expensive without dental insurance, but it doesn’t have to be. If insurance is not an option, Austin Laser Dentist offers affordable, personalized in-house dental plans for individuals and families. Continue reading to learn more about our offerings.
Customizable Plans
Austin Laser Dentist offers deals and discounts on a wide range of services for patients that want to keep their mouth healthy and good-looking at a reasonable price. Here are some highlights of our in-house dental plans:
- With our Basic Plan, expect to pay a start-up fee of only $9.99 plus a $349.00 annual fee. (Also, you can add a family member for $89.99 each.)
- Our Premium Package has a one-time start-up fee of $29.99 plus $1,4449.99 annually. In comparison, patients that choose this plan instead of the basic plan have access to extra discounts, unlimited teledentistry appointments, and an orthodontic allowance.
If our basic plan or premium package isn’t your cup of tea, consider creating a custom plan to fit your needs. We are willing to work with you to provide a unique plan that may suit your needs.
Preventive Dentistry? Covered.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that nearly 3.5 billion people suffer from oral disease, and preventive dentistry exists to reduce this number. The purpose of preventive dentistry is to prioritize oral health to prevent tooth decay and disease. If the teeth and gums and neglected, irreversible destruction (such as tooth and bone loss) may occur.
As a rule of thumb, people should visit their dentist at least twice a year for an oral health checkup and professional cleaning from a skilled dental hygienist. If you decide to go with our basic or premium plan, we will cover 100% preventative dentistry services.
Free Teeth Whitening
We understand that teeth whitening is one of the most coveted cosmetic dentistry treatments, but we also understand that at-home teeth whitening can be:
- Ineffective: Simply, at-home formulas are not as concentrated as in-office treatments. For example, LaserSmile™ Whitening System promises to whiten teeth nine shades lighter in one hour. At the same time, it can take weeks to see results from at-home whitening treatments (if at all).
- Unsafe: Not all at-home whitening treatments are created (or monitored) equally. Err on the side of caution when you notice your next at-home teeth bleaching social media ad to avoid potential adverse consequences (such as enamel thinning)
In many scenarios, in-house teeth whitening pays off, but at what cost? Bankrate estimates that the average price of in-office teeth whitening is $650 and can climb to over $1,000. Due to the reasons previously mentioned, we offer free teeth whitening to patients who commit to one of our in-house dental plans. Also, Austin Laser Dentist provides special offers for our range of teeth whitening services.
Orthodontic Allowances
Beyond aesthetics, straighter teeth can help teeth and gums cleaner (thus potentially preventing cavities and gum disease). Unfortunately, not all dental insurance plans cover the cost of orthodontic treatment (especially in adults).
To combat this issue, we want to make orthodontic treatments more accessible to those that need them. Under our Premium Package, we aim to make Invisalign® treatment more cost-effective by allotting patients receive a $1,200 orthodontic allowance.
Ask Us About Affordable Dental Care in Austin, TX
If you haven’t been to the dentist in quite some time, the time is now. Learn more about Austin Laser Dentist’s affordable dental care plans by calling (512) 346-4690 or messaging us online right away.
