How much does a dental checkup and cleaning cost in Sparks?
You might be surprised how many factors go into the cost of your routine dental checkup and teeth cleaning, including if we need to take X-rays and if you have dental insurance. With that said, the average price in the U.S. is between $200 and $350. Again, there’s a chance that your out-of-pocket expenses will be significantly lower (or completely non-existent) depending on if you’re a part of our in-house plan or you are currently insured. Ultimately, the best way to find out the cost is by giving us a call.
What do you do if you can’t afford a dentist?
Whether you need a specialty treatment to rebuild your smile, like dental implants, or you’re simply overdue for your six-month dental checkup, the last thing we want is for the cost to stand in your way. In other words, don’t hesitate to ask our Sparks dental team about the financial solutions we offer if you’re worried that your care will be too expensive. Between dental insurance, flexible financing, and our very own dental plan, we can work with patients with all sorts of budgets.
What level of education is required to be a dentist?
Many patients are aware that becoming a dentist requires years and years of schooling, but they aren’t exactly sure what that entails. Basically, the aspiring dentist needs to first earn their bachelor’s degree and apply to an accredited dental school in the U.S. Once they are accepted, they begin rigorous in-classroom and hands on training on preventive care, restorative dentistry, and more. This culminates in a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or a Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS) degree. At this point, they can officially begin their career since they have their license. In order to maintain it, they need to take continuing education hours and pursue advanced training each year. In short, becoming a dentist requires 7+ years of schooling as well as a lifelong commitment to continuing education.