A OneSmile Dental Plan Alternative in Richmond, TXHow our $199 Discount Plan compares
No dental insurance? Savings plans like OneSmile can help, but they only work at certain offices. Here’s how OneSmile works, how our in-house plan compares and what our care costs, so you can pick what fits you.
Our $199 Discount Plan includes 2 free exams and 2 free cleanings.
The OneSmile Dental Plan is a savings plan used at Smile Brands offices, like Castle Dental and Bright Now! Dental. Its website lists an $89 yearly fee, then you pay $20 for each exam and $99 for each adult cleaning.
The Best Dental Discount Plan is $199 a year per person. It includes 2 free exams and 2 free cleanings, plus member prices on other treatments, with no waiting period. And our prices are posted, like $250 extractions, $1,995 implants and $500 IV sedation. See the full Best Dental Discount Plan.
What Is the OneSmile Dental Plan?
OneSmile is a yearly membership that lowers your prices at certain dental offices. It is not insurance. You pay the office directly at a member price.
Who offers it
Offices tied to Smile Brands, a large dental company. In Texas, that includes Castle Dental and Bright Now! Dental.
Yearly fee
Its website lists $89 a year for one person and $20 for each extra family member.
Checkups
Members pay $20 for an exam and $99 for an adult cleaning. X-rays are listed as free.
Other care
The plan lists 20% to 40% off most other services. The final price depends on each office’s regular fees.
Details here come from the OneSmile Dental Plan website and its plan terms as of November 2026. Prices and terms can change, so check with them before you join.
The Best Dental Discount Plan
We made our own plan for people in Richmond and Fort Bend County who don’t have dental insurance. It’s simple, and it’s used right here in our office.
$199 a year per person
One simple yearly fee. No claims to file and no yearly maximum.
2 free exams
Both of your yearly checkup exams are included.
2 free cleanings
Both of your yearly cleanings are included too.
Member prices
You get member pricing on other treatments, from fillings to crowns.
No waiting period
You can use your plan right away, starting with your first visit.
Free emergency exam
Our $89 emergency exam and X-rays are free for plan members.
OneSmile vs Best Dental Plan
Here’s a fair, side by side look. Each plan has strengths.
OneSmile details are from its public website and plan terms as of November 2026 and may change. Best Dental is not affiliated with OneSmile or Smile Brands.
What a Year of Checkups Costs
Most people need two checkups a year. Here’s what that looks like on each plan, using each plan’s posted prices.
OneSmile Dental Plan
- Yearly fee: $89
- Visit 1 (exam, X-rays, cleaning): $119
- Visit 2 (exam, X-rays, cleaning): $119
About $327 a year
Best Dental Discount Plan
- Yearly fee: $199
- Visit 1 exam and cleaning: included
- Visit 2 exam and cleaning: included
$199 a year
OneSmile’s site lists $119 per visit for an exam, X-rays and an adult cleaning. Your real cost on any plan depends on what care you need. If you need a deep cleaning or other work, ask for a written quote first.
No insurance? Start with two free checkups.
Join the Best Dental Discount Plan for $199 a year and get 2 exams and 2 cleanings included, with no waiting period.
See the Discount Plan →Our Posted Prices
With many discount plans, you only learn the price once you’re in the chair. We post ours, so you can plan ahead.
See our full price list. Every patient gets a written plan with each price before treatment starts.
Which Plan Fits You?
The best plan is the one that works where you want to go and covers the care you actually use.
OneSmile may fit if…
- You already go to a Smile Brands office
- You want the lowest yearly fee up front
- You move often and want offices in several states
Our plan may fit if…
- You live near Richmond, Sugar Land, Rosenberg or west Houston
- You want 2 exams and 2 cleanings included
- You want to see posted prices before you book
- You want the same two doctors every visit
Questions to ask about any dental plan
These help you compare plans fairly.
Have a PPO plan? We’re in network with Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Guardian, MetLife and United Healthcare. See the insurance we take. For more ways to save, read how to save money on dental care in Richmond.
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Key Takeaways
- OneSmile is a savings plan used at Smile Brands offices, like Castle Dental.
- It lists an $89 yearly fee, with $20 exams and $99 cleanings.
- The Best Dental Discount Plan is $199 a year and includes 2 free exams and 2 free cleanings.
- For two checkups a year, our plan can cost less overall.
- Our prices are posted, like $250 extractions and $1,995 implants.
- Ask any plan what’s included, where it works and what your care will really cost.
More Ways to Save
Simple Savings, Right Here in Richmond.
Call us to join the Best Dental Discount Plan or to get a price for the care you need. We’ll put it in writing before you book.
