re: Dental costs without insurance

Yes any larger franchise type place is going to be more expensive OP. I pay around $290/ year for my 2 cleanings plus regular xrays. Something like $120 per cleaning and $50 for xrays. My dentist offers a ‘self insurance’ plan through him that is 2 Cleaning’s, xrays, some other minor stuff I never use, plus 10% off major work for $349. I joke with the receptionist every time it doesn’t make sense for me to pay an additional $60/ year to be in their insurance plan.

Eta: I’m self employed, I’ve looked into dental plans for years they are all about $40-60/ month. Makes no sense to get the insurance when I can pay cash for considerably cheaper then $500/ year.