Discount dental plans are easy to use alternatives to traditional insurance covers. The members who sign up for these plans get access to an extensive network of dental service providers. With this plan, the service providers agree to offer specified services at a discount to members of the discount plan. They work like a club membership where you pay an annual fee and get savings on any services you get while enrolled in the network. The benefits of dental discount plans include the ease of use and the fact that you do not need to do a lot when signing up. There is no much paperwork involved or restrictions based on pre-existing conditions.