Membership Plan

Membership vs. Insurance

Why So Many Patients Choose Our Plan Over Traditional Coverage

Traditional dental insurance can work well for some households, but it is not designed for everyone. Many of the adults, families, and retirees we see at our Lincoln Avenue office in Chicago either do not have an employer-sponsored plan, found the premiums too expensive for what they got in return, or simply got tired of claim denials and confusing paperwork. Our membership plan was created as a straightforward alternative for exactly that reason.

As a long-established family dentistry practice in Chicago, we also know that dental needs rarely wait for a convenient time. A member who develops a toothache on a Thursday evening or chips a tooth over the weekend is already part of our patient family, which means getting seen quickly as a walk-in or same-week patient is far simpler than starting from scratch with a new provider. Whether you need a cosmetic dentist in Chicago for a smile refresh, a root canal specialist for a painful molar, or help from an emergency dentist in Chicago after an accident, being an established member of our practice puts you ahead of the line.

• No claim denials: because you are not billing an outside insurance company, there is no risk of a procedure being denied after the fact.
• No annual maximum: most insurance plans cap what they will pay out each year, which can leave you covering the rest out of pocket. Our membership plan does not work that way.
• Discounts on bigger procedures: teeth whitening in Chicago, dental implants, veneers, and other elective or restorative treatment are offered to members at a reduced rate.
• Priority scheduling for emergencies: members who need urgent care are worked into our schedule as quickly as possible, rather than searching for a walk-in dental office near you under pressure.

Who It's For

Is the Membership Plan Right for You?

The patients who tend to get the most value from our membership plan share a common thread: they want consistent, affordable dental care without navigating an insurance network. A few examples of households that often enroll include:

• Self-employed professionals and freelancers who do not have access to an employer dental plan.
• Retirees and seniors whose Medicare coverage does not include routine dental benefits.
• Families looking for one straightforward way to budget dental expenses for parents and kids alike.
• Employees between jobs who have lost dental benefits temporarily but still need regular care.
• Anyone who has put off treatment and needs an affordable path back into regular care before a small problem grows.

If you do carry dental insurance already, our membership plan is probably not necessary, and our team will tell you that honestly during your exam. You can review our accepted plans on the Insurance page, or compare standard pricing on our Office Fees page before deciding which route makes the most sense for your situation. You can also learn more about general payment options on our Financial Information page.