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Should I get dental insurance for one filling/root canal?

I seem to have a cavity between 2 teeth in the back. Would it be cheaper if I got dental insurance or should I just go ahead and pay out of pocket? How much will it probably cost without insurance?

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1. Well, i just gave this site to another person as well. I would recommend dental insurance... but the right kind. The affordable kind. I had gum problems and I debated on the same thing. I found out it would be hundreds of dollars. I checked around and found really good affordable dental insurance online. And it covers "pre-existing" problems (like your cavities). Im paying a little over 110 dollars and ive covered for the year. SO why not be covered for the year instead of paying 200-400 for 1 trip? Check it out... http://www.dentalplans.com/afftracker.asp?affid=36337
2. Well my cost just in the past month, for 1 root canal, and crown $1016.00, insurance picked up $3442.00.
3. I would encourage a visit to this site: www.healthsavings.ourperfectcard.com I signed up online over 5 years ago now and they have saved me thousands since. My white filling only cost me $60 or silver for $45. From cleanings, xrays...etc. All services are included in this very affordable plan. They even had my benefits active in 2 hours and was able to use it the very same day.