Dental Insurance with No Waiting Period

Use your dental benefits immediately

Finding a dental insurance plan with no waiting periods that meets your immediate needs can be challenging. Unlike traditional dental insurance, Spirit Dental prioritizes simplicity and ease of access to dental care for preventive, basic, major and child orthodontia services without the wait.

Our dental insurance plans have no waiting periods for coverage to begin. Plus, with next-day effective dates, you'll get instant access to a wide range of dental services—from routine checkups to dental implants—as early as tomorrow.

No waiting period dental insurance helps you:

• Gain immediate access to care to maintain a healthy smile
• Save instantly on a wide range of dental care procedures
• Alleviate pain-related dental issues
• Reduce stress and uncertainty
• Enhance your overall health and well-being

Get your free dental quote today, compare affordable options in your area and start using your full coverage dental plan benefits from day one with Spirit Dental.

Choosing the best dental plan with no waiting period

When shopping for the best dental insurance with no waiting period, you likely have specific needs in mind. Here are scenarios where a no wait dental plan works best:

Immediate coverage for major services

Major dental care services like crowns, dentures and implants can quickly become expensive. Facing these needs can be stressful and painful. Finding a dental plan that provides immediate access to necessary procedures helps with significant savings and long-term health. 

Our no-wait dental plans offer comprehensive coverage for a wide range of major dental services, including:

• Root canals
• Crowns
• Bridges
• Dental implants
• Oral surgery
• Periodontal treatments
• Child orthodontia (braces and Invisalign)
• And more

Supplemental dental insurance

If you already have a dental plan or to pair with your health plan, supplemental dental insurance can help alleviate your out-of-pocket costs for expensive major care services. Spirit plans do not coordinate benefits, meaning they’ll pay from the entire amount—a huge benefit to you when deciding whether to purchase a secondary plan. Plus, your supplemental coverage begins instantly without the wait.

And as aging teeth begin to fade, having coverage when you need it ensures your oral health stays protected. Finding a dental insurance plan you can count on with comprehensive coverage complements your Medicare plan by filling the gaps in dental care. 

Emergency dental care needs

Emergencies such as a chipped tooth, severe toothache or a deteriorating crown may require immediate attention. Our no-wait dental plans with next-day effective dates and guaranteed acceptance ensure prompt access to dental care as early as tomorrow.

Child orthodontia

Your child’s smile helps them feel confident and focus on their academic studies. Waiting a full year for braces or Invisalign coverage to begin might not be feasible. With no waiting periods for child orthodontia, you can schedule an orthodontic appointment on day one of your plan’s start date, kickstarting their restored smile without delay.

Standalone dental coverage paired with your health plan (open enrollment)

Open enrollment is here, and don't forget about dental insurance that helps keep your oral health—and overall body health and wellbeing—in optimal shape. Explore our free dental insurance guide for open enrollment, helping you explore your options and find the best fit. 

Frequently asked questions for no waiting periods

What does a no waiting period mean in dental insurance? 

It means your benefits start immediately when your coverage begins. Common waiting periods are for basic and major services that last 6-12 months. Spirit Dental was one of the first companies to offer no waiting periods for all covered services (preventive, basic, major and child orthodontia). 

How does a PPO dental insurance plan with no waiting periods work?

One overlooked advantage of dental insurance is the discounted rates negotiated with PPO plans. These reduced rates help you save instantly on covered procedures. As a result, this automatically lowers your out-of-pocket cost in addition to your plan benefits.

Here’s how that works for a $1,000 dental crown procedure with a no-wait PPO plan from Spirit Dental: 

• Dentist rate: $1,000 dental crown
• 25% in-network rate: $850—$250 savings
• 25% major service coverage: $662.50—$187.50 savings
• Total savings: $437.50 ($250+$187.50)

(This example is for illustrative purposes only. Actual pricing and coverage may vary.)

What’s the cost of delaying dental care?

When it comes to oral health, there’s no time to waste. Tooth decay left untreated allows cavities to worsen. As decay progresses, the cost of treatment escalates. What could have been a simple $100 filling might turn into a $1,000 crown, a $2000 implant or even an emergency room visit.

To prevent dental issues, visiting your dentist for preventive cleanings and checkups annually is crucial. When you need coverage for a procedure, dental insurance with no waiting periods provides peace of mind, ensuring you get the immediate access you need to restore your oral health.

What types of no waiting period dental plans are available?

Not every dental plan is exactly the same. Comparing dental insurance companies is beneficial to understand pricing, coverage and networks.

All Spirit Dental plans come with no waiting periods to help fit your budget and dental needs. We have two types of dental insurance: 

• Spirit PPO dental insurance plans: lower cost, best for in-network care
• Spirit Flex dental insurance plans: PPO + UCR, best for both in- and out-of-network care

Compare dental insurance plans side-by-side and find a fit that works best for you.

*Each plan’s coverage varies.

**There are no waiting periods for Preventive, Basic or Major services on the Spirit Dental plans. However, if you select a plan with Orthodontia services you may find, depending on your state of residence, a waiting period for this service.