Finding Low-Cost Dental Care in Lincoln, NE
With the economy in a recession, many families are now looking for low-income dental options. Unfortunately, finding affordable dentists is easier said than done. According to WorlDental.org, millions of Americans are postponing dental treatment because they lack access to a low-cost dentist. But with the knowledge that dental health directly affects your overall health, forgoing dental care can contribute to significant health problems — and lead to more costly dental problems down the line.
Many people can’t find a low-cost dental care because they don’t know where to look. LFD offers the following information to help you in your search for low-cost dental care:
Finding a Low-Cost Dental Care
In order, to have low-cost dental care, you need to have an affordable dentist. Notice that we say “affordable dentists” and not “cheap dentists.” Finding a low-cost dentist means not substituting quality for the price.
- The optimal option for low-cost dental care is financing on approved credit (FOAC), which allows patients to make monthly payments with low or no interest. Our practices do offer dental payment plans practices that eliminate the need for an outside lender.
- We take almost all dental insurance plans and are in a contract with them. By using PPO dental provider, your dental care cost can be to a minimum.
- If you do not have dental insurance, consider using Dental Plan. Good dental plan is Lincoln Dental Plans, plan available to patients in Lincoln, NE
If financing isn’t an option, consider your alternatives. There are several other low-cost dental care solutions to explore.
Low-Cost Dental Care alternatives:
Dental Schools
Many dental schools provide a wide range of dental services at a reduced fee. Most of the work is performed by dental students under the supervision of their teachers. It takes longer for any appointment. But the dental services are offered for low-income families and families that are looking for very low-cost dental care.
Dental Clinics
A free or low-cost dentist can often be found at your local dental clinic. People’s City Mission and Lancaster Health Department/ Dental unit offer low- cost dentists.
Medicaid
Low-income families may benefit from state-funded medical and dental coverage provided by Medicaid. While dental coverage is limited for adults, Medicaid covers most dental services for children under the age of 21 (Medicare does not cover dental care), making dental care free to adults and children that qualify. You can find a dentist that accepts Medicaid insurance.
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The best way to have a low-cost dental care is to have regular dental cleanings and dental exams. By doing those, problems can be detected at their earliest stage, therefore keeping your dental cost to a minimum. The last thing you want to do is let your problems get worse by ignoring them – this may cause long-term suffering and additional health problems, and will likely cost you a lot more in the long run.
If you do have a dental problem, you need to find a low-cost dentist near you call us. We will be glad to help you!
Lincoln Family Dentistry is a proud member of Nebraska Family Dentistry. We’re one of multiple NFD locations, some of which are even open on weeknights and weekends for your convenience.
Each NFD team member is trained to go above and beyond to keep our patients calm and comfortable, so you can expect the same exceptional care from all of our sister locations.
Nebraska Family Dentistry has multiple locations!
Choose any location convenient for you.
