does anyone know of a company that does dental insurance in the uk,all the ones i,ve looked at are money?
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Sorry - you'll find that all schemes do it as cash back. I guess there's too many dentists to be settling money to for the Insurers. \nThey do pay out quite quickly though after receiving a claim.\n\nTry moneysupermarket.com though for full details of policies.
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Go to the NHS website, there's a page that allows to to locate NHS dentists, doctors, opticians etc etc - you type in your postcode and it gives you a list of dental practices nearest to you and also information about what categories of patients they are currently registering. Good luck!
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Almost no dental insurance covers cosmetic dentistry. It is viewed as "elective" and not necessary for your health. There are some exceptions:\n\nIf you have an orthodontic benefit, it will pay some towards braces. If not, you're out-of-pocket.\n\nIf a tooth in front has decay or is compromised, your dental insurance may pay to get it replaced with porcelain.\n\n\nOther than that, cosmetic procedures are your responsibility. Insurance is meant to pay for health concerns, not vanity. If you want a beautiful smile, you should have it. Get a job, work hard, and pay for it like everybody else.
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First off what state you live in ? If Califorina\nYou should drop Denti-Cal and go for Delta Dental\nthat is the best dental insurance you can get .\nThat's what I got along with Ameriplan dental benefits it save me bunch of money and they cover mouth gards.\nwww.needdentalbenefits.com
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Depending on your location it could be a struggle.\n\nCall NHS direct and they should be able to give you the name of an NHS dentist in your region offering treatment. (if any)
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Please contact your state dental association and ask about participating in "Donated Dental Services," which is a charity care program designed specifically for patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems.  Free care exists if you know how to ask for it.  Unfortunately, D.D.S. does not operate in all areas of the country, but hopefully there will be an office near you.\n\nLook in the Yellow Pages under "American Dental Association" and you will find your local listing or you can click on this link:\n\nhttp://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html
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Contact your local dental college.  I did and it worked out great.  I saved about 33% of what a "regular" dentist would charge.
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Hi,\n \nI appreciate that this isn't strictly speaking in South Yorkshire but a trip to Wakefield shouldn't take too long .\n\nI'm a Dental Hygienist in West Yorkshire, we refer a lot of our patients here for private work...\n\nhttp://www.horburydentalcare.co.uk/practice.html\n\n\nThere website has their private fee list on it, which seems more reasonable than you were quoted, I have seen some really good crowns on some of my patients that we have referred here.\n\nHope this helps, good luck in finding someone !
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Unfortunately the stereotype can be true although not all Brits have Bad teeth, just as all Americans are not Obese!\n\nProblem is some Brits do not see their teeth (or their health generally) as a priority, they will happily spend £60 on a haircut, lots of money on sunbeds, cigarettes, beer etc but moan like mad when they have to pay £15 for me to use my professional knowledge to treat them, clean their teeth, which basically stops their gum disease in it's tracks and prevents them losing their teeth.\n\nHistorically Americans have always had to pay, usually top dollar, for their dental care, and have never had it heavily subsidised by the Government and so value their teeth and invest the time and effort in cleaning and care to make sure thay have the minimum work needed, prevention is better than cure, and generally it works! (although I'm sure there are some exceptions)\n\nWhereas some Brits tend to do the bare minimumin the way of cleaning, turn their nose up at flossing, eat lots of sweet foods and avoid the Dentist when they have a problem, coming to see us when the problem gets dire and then expect us to work miracles (and for nothing preferably) \n\nIt's only now there is less Subsidy from the Government, and fewer Dentists that patients will  perhaps realise good dental care is worth the money, and it is NOT all down to Dentist's wages, the Dentists I work with do not drive jags!\n\nThe materials and disposables we have to use during treatment are VERY expensive, a Dental chair costs around £15,000 for example. Crowns and Dentures  made in Dental labs do not come cheaply either.\n\nDid you know that Dental plaque not only causes Decay and Gum Disease but has also been implicated in the incidence of Strokes, Heart Disease and Premature Births ?\n\nWe don't just aim to look after the mouth, it's your whole body, we do what we can but ultimately it is up to the patient to take responsibility for their own Dental Health and put the effort in.\n\nRight off me soapbox now !!!!
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I need a good dentist too. No insurance also.
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I believe most dentist will accept payments depending on your circumstances, how much your treatment cost and how long you want to make payments for.  There probably will be a monthly finance charge until paid in full.\n\nYou can also try calling 1-800-DENTIST or go online to www.1800dentist.com and I'm sure they will have some very good qualified dentist in your area and probably have payment plan information as well.
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check your phone book for a local dental school.  They do the work for a reasonable price and Do accept insurance if you have it.  Sometimes the work takes a little longer but it is much cheaper
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There's a company out there that helps people who do not have and need affordable dental benefits. It includes all basic things and then surgery, crowns, even orthodontics. There's no high premiums, deductibles, co-pays, waiting periods, or anything like that at all. They can save you up to 80% on your out of pocket expenses for a very small fee every month. It could end up saving you a lot of $$ over traditional insurance. Try this website and you can check out the specifics and providers in your area. http://www.everyonebenefits.com/40424269... They are wonderful. I have benefits through them as well. Hope you find what you need. Please email me if you have any questions, and I'd be happy to help you if I can. Best of luck.
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Some Dental plans are really good. Delta Dental, Met Life, Guardian. When we first started out in business we signed up with quite a few. Over the years we have not had to sign up with any new ones. The low quality plans have dissappeared. We are still members of others that we just hold on to because we like particular patients. Other wise we don't accept new pateiens from the lower paying plans. In general you get what you pay for. PPO plans seem to work because Dentist are compensated for each service at some predentermined rate. Dentist can give you your options expensive and cheap, pretty or less pretty, and he gets paid for the exam. Everybody is happy. If you decide to go with the less expensive treatment that's your decision. Less expensive options require less time and material and the dentist gets paid. More expensive options require more hand skills and integrity and the dentist charges accordingly.\n\nStay away from HMOs and discount cards. If you buy one of these discount cards the dentist staff has to do all this work to figure out your rate, I refuse to see people who have discount cards because I just can't figure out what part of the tooth I should discount. ha.\n\nHMOs; Don't get an HMO if possible. The way HMOs work is the dentist gets a FAT check every month for say 300 patients on a list. You have to see these patients for basic services for free. (sounds good eh?) But most of the time the dentist gets to thinking, why should I bust my butt and HMO patients all day when I can put them off for a few weeks and see the Cash and PPO patients. So right off the bat you become a second class patient. Then lets say your plan covers basic fillings for free, but not crowns and white fillings. Suddenly, you are at a car dealership. OH sorry Mr. Shmo you need a crown and that tooth. By the way you need a deep cleaning and those wisdome teeth should come out. Get the picture? HMO's suck because you can't figure out if you really need a service or are getting served.\n\nI wish you luck. Remember cash works well too. you'll get a bigger discount than those discount cards.\nOtherwise PPO's are the way to go.\n\np.s.  blue cross pays as much as your employer is willing to pay.  so, in general they are very low paying to the dentist.
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if i was you.. I would check into a new insurance.. Delta dental is GREAT. Im 24 yrs old..I am having  impressions made for my partial plate... then when it comes in in 7-10 days I am having 6 top teeth pulled.. with Delta that is only costing me like 400.00\nDelta covers 80% of all dental work done.. also has some free yearly checkups..\nIt covers 50% of false teeth cost \nI TOO AM SCARED TO DEATH AND THOUGHT ABOUT BEING PUT TO SLEEP TO HAVE IT ALL DONE..ITS HARD.. BUT SOME TIMES YOU JUST have to suck it up and be an adult.. I have decided its much better to have pretty teeth and you will love the way you feel and look afterwords\nGood luck man!
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Yes, I know of this one clinic that only charges about 200.00 for the whole job! I think that it is called "Affordable dentures"...they have clinics all over the states!
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Try typing the same question you just asked into your browser or see if there is a website on your insurance card. Most cards have them and the sites usually provide a list of providers for the area you live in just by typing your zip or city in. If this doesn't help call your local pharmacy for this information. This worked when I had to help my mother-in-law find a dentist. Good luck!