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No Dental Insurance? How Our Membership Plan Works in Tustin and Irvine
Not having dental insurance shouldn't mean skipping checkups. Our in-house membership plan covers your routine care for a simple monthly fee. Here is how it works.
The short answer
If you don't have dental insurance, our in-house membership plan gives you your yearly preventive care for one simple fee, plus savings on other treatment. There are no deductibles, waiting periods or yearly maximums.
Key takeaways
- One yearly fee covers preventive care
- Savings on other treatment
- No deductibles, waiting periods or maximums
- Monthly financing available for larger work
What does the plan include?
We offer two plans.
- Essential Care, $39 a month: 2 basic cleanings a year, 2 exams, routine X-rays, 1 emergency exam, and 15% off other dental treatment.
- Gum Care Plus, $59 a month: for patients who need more frequent cleanings to keep gum disease under control, with 4 basic cleanings a year, 2 exams, routine X-rays, 1 emergency exam, and 15% off other dental treatment.
Membership plan vs dental insurance
| Membership plan | Typical dental insurance | |
|---|---|---|
| Deductibles | None | Often |
| Waiting periods | None | Often for bigger treatment |
| Yearly maximum | None | Usually |
| Claim forms | None | Yes |
| Where you can use it | Our office | Depends on the plan |
Who is it best for?
It suits people without dental insurance, including the self-employed, retirees and families between jobs, who want their routine care covered with no surprises.
Want to join? Call (714) 505-9462 or ask at your next visit.
Book a consultationHow can I finance larger treatment?
For bigger work, monthly payments are available through several third-party financing vendors, with plans up to 60 months and APR from 0% to 35.99% based on approval.
How do I join?
Call (714) 505-9462 or ask at the front desk. Membership is billed monthly. Ask us for full plan details and terms.
A Tustin dentist for families without insurance in Irvine, City of Orange, Santa Ana and the rest of Orange County
Our office is at 604 E 1st St in the Larwin Square Shopping Center in Tustin, with every-Saturday hours, so checkups fit around work and school. Many members come from Irvine, North Tustin, City of Orange, Santa Ana and the rest of Orange County.
Questions patients ask
Can my family join?
Each person has their own membership. Ask us about plans for your family.
Can I use it with insurance?
Membership is for patients without dental insurance.
Does it cover implants?
It covers preventive care. Essential Care includes 15% off other treatment. Ask how this applies to implants.
Can I cancel?
Ask our front desk about plan terms and cancellation.
Keep your smile on track
Regular cleanings and exams catch problems while they are small and less costly. Membership makes that simple.
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