Hi Dejibo,
I just want to comment on part of your last paragraph.....<<Ask if they are willing to work with you on other methods BEFORE resorting to expensive surgeries, and painful proceedures. Lack of insurance shouldnt make you a target. Paying cash should net you a discount, as they dont have to deal with insurance companies. They should be deducting at least 10% off the bill.>>
Unless I am mistaken, I don't believe Jack said anything about "surgery". He stated root planing which is a non surgical scraping of the teeth. No cutting, no suturing. I also didn't get the sense that he was "targeted" simply because he didn't have insurance. And finally, paying cash does not entitle him to a discount, unless he wants to receive less than quality care. Many of us in the dental field are well educated and state certified professionals with many years of experience. We devote a great deal of our lives to helping others. Not just in our work environment, but as volunteers in places like hospitals and nursing homes and even the internet! Some of my fellow peers have gone to third world countries <on their own dime> to provide dental care to those in need. Our experience, skills and devotion are reflected in the salary that we are entitled to earn. Please, before you decide to cut my paycheck, kindly give some thought to how hard some of us are working to help others get well.
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by Dejibo
PLEASE get another opinion.
Many years ago, a very sweet, well loved Dentist told my husband that he needed deep scale scrubbing, and would need to book several surgical appointments. He was at the desk signing up for all of these services, when I came out and started playing 20 questions. I REFUSED the surgery. I got him a very nice Sonic care toothbrush, and gave him better instructions on how to brush. He was not brushing the gum line, just the tops and sides of his teeth, as no one taught him better. I booked an appointment with another dentist, and while he confirmed that my husband had a large build up of tarter, and may benefit from the scaling, it wouldnt hurt to try better brushing techniques with a better brush and some time. We went back three months later, and it was much improved. We did three month professional cleanings for 2 years, and the problem resolved with hard work on our part, and education on better care. My husband was flossing, but would just snap the floss between his teeth, and not pull it through against the root line to pull out debris.
If your gut is telling you that this is wrong, seek another opinion. Ask if there are alternatives to this treatment. Ask if they are willing to work with you on other methods BEFORE resorting to expensive surgeries, and painful proceedures. Lack of insurance shouldnt make you a target. Paying cash should net you a discount, as they dont have to deal with insurance companies. They should be deducting at least 10% off the bill.
Make some phone calls, and seek a 2nd opinion for ANY surgical proceedure, dental ones included.
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