Yes to both, as discounts rather than insurance coverage. The Careington 500 Series lists implants and orthodontics as covered categories at participating dentists. Our published member-pricing table shows typical implant savings of 15-25 percent, often $450-$1,000 off a single implant versus $3,000-$6,000 retail. Braces are discounted too, with terms set per provider. No waiting period, no annual maximum.
The word "cover" needs unpacking here. Careington is not insurance, so nothing is ever paid on your behalf. What the 500 Series actually does is reduce the price you pay out of pocket at participating dentists. For big-ticket categories like implants and braces, that reduction is real money.
| Item | Typical retail | Typical member outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Single implant | $3,000-$6,000 | 15-25% off, often $450-$1,000 less |
These figures come from our Careington fee schedule answer, where every range traces to published sources. Implant work is often split across a surgeon and a restorative dentist, so confirm the Careington rate with each office before treatment starts.
Orthodontics is listed as a covered discount category in the 500 Series, alongside cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, dentures, implants, cosmetic work, and emergency visits. Unlike implants, we do not publish a single percent band for orthodontics, because orthodontic providers set their own Careington terms. Get the quoted member price in writing from the orthodontist before you enroll or start treatment. Two structural advantages over insurance apply either way: no orthodontic waiting period, and no $1,000-$1,500 lifetime maximum the way most dental insurance caps braces.
Membership costs $129/year individual ($169 couple, $189 family) plus a $20 one-time processing fee. Full context: is the Careington 500 Series worth it?
Yes, as a discount. Published member pricing shows 15-25% off single implants, often $450-$1,000 less than the $3,000-$6,000 retail range at participating dentists.
Yes, orthodontics is a covered discount category with no age limit or waiting period. Each provider sets its own Careington rate, so get the quote in writing first.
No annual maximum exists. Discounts apply to every visit while the membership is active.