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Marcus, 51 · Dental
Dental stories

Dental · Member story · November 18, 2025

Needed Bridge

The costs

  • Cost with insurance: $1,000 to $1500
  • Cost without insurance: $2,000-$3000
  • Cost with Curaechoice: $0

Marcus’s Dental Experience

Marcus hadn’t planned on major dental work, but when he learned that a bridge was the best option to replace a missing tooth, he knew it could get expensive. “Just the bridge alone would’ve been $1,500 or more,” he said. Wanting to keep costs down, he decided to use Curaechoice to make the treatment more affordable.

He found a local dental office through the Curaechoice app—Luma Dentistry, just 12 minutes from his home. Scheduling was easy. “When I called, they asked what insurance I had,” Marcus said. “I gave them my Curaechoice membership number, and that was all they needed.”

From there, everything moved quickly. “They gave me an estimate up front and broke the process into stages,” he said. “No surprises. I knew exactly what to expect.”

The dentist explained the prep work, impressions, and final fitting before beginning, which helped Marcus feel confident about each step.
I used Curaechoice and saved money,
Marcus

Coverage and Satisfaction

Marcus used his full $1,500 annual dental allowance toward the cost of the bridge. “If I had gone through traditional insurance, I would’ve paid more and waited longer,” he said.

Even better, the office handled everything smoothly. “I didn’t have to fight with anyone. The quote was accurate, the appointment was quick, and they were ready for me,” Marcus said. Most importantly, he feels good about the results. Next year, Marcus plans to keep using Curaechoice for his regular cleanings and any other work that comes up. “I used Curaechoice and saved money out of pocket,” he said. “That’s more than I can say for dental insurance.”
They gave me an estimate up front which meant I knew what to expect.
Marcus

Marcus's benefits with Curaechoice

  • Substantial Cost Savings. Marcus needed major dental work—bridges and a partial denture—and used his annual Curaechoice dental allowance.
  • Easy Scheduling and Approval. He located a participating dentist through the app and booked the appointment without any delays or complicated approvals.
  • Transparent Pricing. The dentist provided a clear, upfront estimate.

*Actual member testimonial; member’s name has been changed to protect their confidentiality.

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