Say Ahhhh...For Less

With our recent move, we no longer have dental insurance covered by an employer.

We checked out a local college that offers a dental hygienist program. We got all our routine cleanings, X-rays, and fluoride treatments done by second year students, under the close supervision of their instructors, for a fraction of the price of seeing a dentist (2 adults and 2 children for $78.00). They were able to schedule all of us during the same time slot which helped offset the extra time it takes to have this work done by a student. If we had gone to a dental office, they would have done only one or maybe two of us at a time. If you have more time than money, it's a great way to save on dental care. Oh, and I have never had such a thorough dental check-up!