Aspen Dental's Savings Plan costs $49/year and works only at participating Aspen offices. A national plan like Careington costs more and works at a broader dentist network — compare local member prices before you enroll.
Aspen Dental price list (in-office)
Aspen does not publish one fixed nationwide cash price list. Fees vary by office. Its published Savings Plan schedule tells you the discount, not the final bill:
Before joining, ask your local participating Aspen office for two numbers for each planned procedure: its regular cash fee and the Savings Plan member fee. That is the only reliable price comparison for your treatment.
Aspen Dental has its own in-house savings plan at $49/year for the primary member. It works only at participating Aspen Dental offices. The published schedule includes free exams and X-rays (limited to 2 per member per annual membership term), 30% off preventive cleanings, 15% off fillings, and 20% off crowns, implants, and most dentures. Services that require a specialist are not covered. A national plan like Careington costs more but offers discounts through a broader network, including participating specialists. The right choice depends on which dentists participate and the actual member prices they quote for your planned care.
If you want discounts beyond Aspen offices, compare Careington's participating network with the dentists you want to use. It starts at $14.95/mo through 1Dental and has no waiting period.
Check Careington pricing at 1Dental →Or ask the advisor if you're unsure →Aspen Dental’s Savings Plan is $49 a year for the primary member and $29 a year for each extra household member, usable only at Aspen offices. Exams and X-rays are 100% off, cleanings 30% off, and crowns 20% off. Careington through 1Dental is $149 a year, or $14.95 a month plus a $30 setup fee.
| Plan | Annual price | Monthly billing | Activation | Published discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental Savings Plan | $49 primary, plus $29 each extra household member | Annual billing only | Immediate (0 days) | 100% off exams and X-rays; 30% off cleanings; 20% off crowns, dentures, implants, and gum treatment |
| Careington 500 via 1Dental | $149 for one person | $14.95 plus a $30 setup fee | 3 days | 20–60%; Sample 501 adult cleaning (D1110) member maximum $33 |
As of Oct 2026.
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An in-office membership — but only at Aspen Dental locations
★★★☆☆3.6$49/year · annual billing · Aspen Dental practices only (1,000+ offices, but not a national discount network)
Aspen offices only. If you already go there, $49/yr can win. Not the national enroll path.
The most widely-used dental discount network
★★★★☆4.4From $14.95/mo · One of the largest U.S. dental networks
| Feature | Aspen Dental Savings Plan | Careington (national savings plan) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost (individual) | ✓$49/yr | $149/yr |
| Extra household member | ✓+$29/yr each | Family plan $199/yr through 1Dental (all members) |
| Where it works | Aspen Dental offices only | ✓Nationwide — one of the largest U.S. networks |
| Keep your own dentist | No — must use Aspen | ✓Yes, if they're in-network |
| Exams & X-rays | ✓100% off (limited to 2 per member per annual membership term) | 20–60% off |
| Cleanings | 30% off | 20–60% off |
| Fillings | 15% off | ✓20–60% off |
| Gum disease treatment | 20% off | ✓20–60% off |
| Crowns / bridges / implants | 20% off | 20–60% off |
| Dentures | 20%+ off | 20–60% off |
| Clear aligners (in-office) | 10% off | ✓20–60% off |
| Orthodontics (specialist) | Not covered — excluded | ✓Discounts at participating orthodontists |
| Waiting period | None | None |
| Annual maximum | None | None |
| Portability | Participating Aspen offices only | ✓Participating dentists in the network |
| Best fit | Current Aspen patients after checking local prices | People whose dentist or specialist participates |
Aspen publishes the discounts below, but not one nationwide cash price for each procedure. Ask your local participating office for its regular fee and member fee before you enroll.
| Service | Published member discount | Exact member price |
|---|---|---|
| Exams and X-rays | 100% off (limited to 2 per member per annual membership term) | Included for members |
| Preventive cleanings | 30% off | Ask the office |
| Fillings | 15% off | Ask the office |
| Crowns, bridges, implants, and gum treatment | 20% off | Ask the office |
| Dentures, except Basic | 20% off | Ask the office |
| Basic Dentures | $300–$400 | Varies by office and product |
| Motto clear aligners | 10% off | Ask the office |
| Services provided by a specialist | Not covered | Ask whether a specialist is required |
Aspen says plan details, retail fees, and member savings can vary by plan, provider, and office. Only services provided by an Aspen general dentist are covered; services that require a specialist are not. For broader market context, see our national dental cost index, then get local written estimates for a useful comparison.
Want those Careington-level discounts nationwide?
Careington starts at $14.95/mo through 1Dental and works at one of the largest U.S. dentist networks, not locked to Aspen offices, with no waiting periods. Enroll in Careington →
The plan costs $49 per year for the primary member. Whether it pays for itself depends on your local office's fees and the work you expect this year.
• Plan cost: $49/yr
• Exams and X-rays: 100% off (limited to 2 per member per annual membership term)
• Preventive cleanings: 30% off
• Next step: get the regular and member prices from your local office
For a family of four, the annual membership fee is $136 ($49 + 3 × $29). Compare that fee with the member-price savings quoted by your office for all four people.
The case for Careington despite the higher cost: a nationwide choice of participating dentists (vs Aspen-only), up to 60% off major work (vs Aspen's 20%), and discounts at participating specialists, including orthodontists and endodontists. Aspen's plan does not discount services that require a specialist.
Note: plan details re-verified against Aspen's own savings-plan page on September 9, 2026 — $49/yr primary member, $29/yr per additional member, free exams and X-rays (limited to 2 per member per annual membership term), 30% off preventive cleanings, 15% off fillings, 20% off major work, 10% off Motto aligners. The plan auto-renews annually (cancel through the member dashboard or at (877) 808-2776) and is administered by Clerri LLC. Exact fees still vary by office, so confirm pricing with your local Aspen before treatment.
At $49/year, Aspen's plan has a low membership fee. Three situations where it may fit:
Where Aspen's plan falls short: it only works at participating Aspen offices, and services that require a specialist are not covered. A national plan may fit better if you want more dentists to choose from or need specialist care. Compare the actual local fees before deciding, or use our dental savings calculator to organize your estimates.
No — Aspen Dental does not sell dental insurance. Aspen offers an in-house discount plan ($49/year), not an insurance policy. There's a real difference: insurance pays claims after a deductible and has annual maximums; a discount plan simply reduces the price you pay at the register. Aspen's plan is the second kind — and it only works at Aspen offices.
If you searched “Aspen Dental insurance” looking for discounts that work at Aspen and other dentists, compare national dental savings plans. 1Dental runs on the Careington network, one of the largest in the U.S. — starting at $14.95/mo for an individual or $19.95/mo for a family, with no waiting periods, no annual maximums, and no claim forms. Unlike Aspen's plan, it works at participating dentists beyond one chain and includes discounts at participating specialists.
Aspen's $49 annual fee is lower than Careington's $149 individual through 1Dental fee, and Aspen includes exams and X-rays at participating offices, limited to 2 per member per annual membership term. A national plan offers a broader network and may include discounts at participating specialists. Compare the dentist, regular fee, member fee, and required services before choosing.
You already go to Aspen Dental and are happy there. At $49/year with free exams and X-rays (limited to 2 per member per annual membership term), 30% off cleanings, and 20% off crowns and implants, this can be a good deal for a committed Aspen patient. Ask your office for its regular and member prices before joining. The limitation is clear: it's worthless anywhere outside a participating Aspen office.
You want to keep your current dentist if they participate, need discounts from a participating orthodontist or oral surgeon, or want access to a broader discount range on major work. A plan like Careington ($149/year through 1Dental, nationwide network) costs $80 more per year but gives you more participating dentists and specialist options than Aspen's office-only plan. Compare the actual fees for your planned treatment before choosing.
Careington starts at $14.95/mo through 1Dental, works at participating dentists beyond Aspen offices, and includes discounts at participating specialists. Enroll in Careington → Advisor is optional if you still want a match.
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