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How to pay less at the dentist
Ask for the cash price
Before any work, ask: "What is your cash price for this visit, and for each treatment you recommend?" Ask for it in writing. Many offices have a lower self-pay price than their full fee.
Ask about payment plans
Ask if the office offers an in-house payment plan with no interest. Be careful with medical credit cards: some charge all the interest back if you miss the promo deadline.
Check Medicaid dental
Many state Medicaid programs cover some adult dental care, and all cover children. Coverage differs by state. Check your state Medicaid office or Medicaid.gov dental care. Children may also qualify through InsureKidsNow.gov.
Get a second plan
For a big treatment plan, a dental school or health center can give a second opinion at a lower fee.
About this data
Health centers: HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites file, 14,561 active sites, as of 2026-11-03. The file does not show which sites offer dental. Dental schools: 67 schools, curated from each school's site, checked 2026-11-03. Free dental days: curated from organizer pages, checked 2026-11-03. We do not show dental procedure prices yet. Not medical advice.