For more than one million New Yorkers with limited or no dental insurance, going to the dentist is far from routine or affordable. Dent Benefits Membership Club makes dental care attainable. Here are five reasons you should consider this service. It makes visiting the dentist as easy as going to the gym. Set up like a gym membership, Dent Benefits offers a 12-month individual contract that gives members access to a whole spectrum of different dental procedures. And there’s no waiting period — from the moment you sign up the plan is effective. One root canal with a porcelain crown could cost you more than $2,000 without insurance and even with insurance you’ll likely pay copay, which could be as high as 50 percent. With Dent Benefits, you pay $125/month and you’re eligible for the equivalent of approximately $10,000 in dental services. It’s better than a discount dental plan. With a discount dental plan, you choose from participating dental providers and get services at a discounted rate, but most people with these plans still pay a large out-of-pocket expense, especially if they need major dental work. With Dent Benefits, members pay a flat monthly fee so they can appropriately budget for this health care expense.