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[mizarchivist]

Using a number 2 pencil, please read the questions carefully and answer only the question being asked. Write legibly and read the entire exam before beginning.

1. For those who have to pay for their own dental insurance because their employer doesn't cover such frivolity, what company/plan do you use?

2. Is there a company you would warn me against?

3. Does anyone have any specific exposure to Dentalplans.com? (Exam grader found this site on Google and is leaning towards GE Wellness -Dental Only)

Automatic zero credit will be awarded for those who fail to follow directions. You may begin.

Comments

[catya.livejournal.com]

nope, sorry.

[awfief.livejournal.com]

I'm in the same situation.

2) Don't use the Restorative Dental Group of Cambridge -- they're wonderful, but they cost $100 for a regular cleaning, no X-rays, and I didn't even see the Dr. just the hygienist!

I'm interested in seeing what you find. I plan on going to el cheapo dentist -- I have no dentist phobia and take care of my teeth pretty well, including flossing -- once a year, not twice.

I hope I get partial credit for my answer to #2!

[mizarchivist]

I will keep it in consideration and I plan on writing up results in a bit, although at th is rate my inclination is towards the GE plan mentioned. They promote preventative visits, which I'm all about. Once I'm back on track, I may well go to a dental school for regular cleanings, which my hygenist friend says is usually in the 10-20 dollar range.
Thanks for the anti-recommendation :)

[cutieperson]

sylfae just recently pointed me at dentalplans.com, and the GE Wellness plan is one i am leaning towards as well. when i can, you know, afford to drop a couple hundred bucks :/

i am not sure which plan she went with for herself, but the site does seem legit.

[ariesd.livejournal.com]

1) Interestingly enough we used dentalplans.com and opted for unicare200.

2) Not sure who to warn against.

3) Dentalplans was descent and gave reliable hits for places close by.

So 2 out of 3?

[mizarchivist]

check plus (as they'd say in school). Full marks. Bonus question: Why Unicare?

[ariesd.livejournal.com]

I believe we chose Unicare200 for the cost $200 and they Aspen Dental was close to Townsend and my job in Amherst, NH.