Visit To Dentist After 30+ Years!
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Anonymous
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I am fifty-five & have not seen a dentist since I was in my mid-20’s.
I was a single Mother + I didn’t have any dental insurance…now that my kids are grown I have saved up some $$ to finally see a dentist! My teeth are in good shape > I had a check-up (exam/xrays) today and was quoted $950 for a full teeth deep-cleaning. I just went to a local clinic nearby - and will be paying in all ca$h - and was wondering if this price is on par with what a deep-cleaning costs. No laser needed. Thx! |
Anonymous
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It seems like a lot to me, but I have insurance and am out of state.
If you didn't have cavities, then you probably eat right and don't have gum disease, so what are they cleaning? |
Anonymous
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PP...so by deep cleaning...is it periodontal treatment called "scaling"?
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/scaling-and-root-planing Anything periodontal gets marked up. Being clear about the procedure may help people comment more accurately. |
Anonymous
| I do not know what a deep cleaning is. It's high for a regular cleaning...but cheap for 30 years of buildup.vvIcwoujd ask how it differs from a standard cleaning and if the standard would be ok |
Anonymous
| I just needed deep cleaning (it was called “scaling and root planing” per my EOB) and it was $75 per tooth (I needed it for all 4 back molars). So if it’s that and you have a lot of areas that need it, then I guess $900 could be reasonable. For a regular cleaning, even my expensive non-insurance participating dentist charges $175. |
Anonymous
| And this is why I'm enjoying all the memes claiming Luigi was at Bible study on December 4 and not spending time reading the "what about his wife and children?" posts. We should be doing better than this. |
Anonymous
Your story could be my own - too long between dentist visits, too many other expenses to manage without insurance. I have an appoint for cleaning scheduled in the New Year so I will be curious if I encounter the same response. Keep us posted. |
Anonymous
| Seems like a lot. I would just have them clean normally. How were your gums? If your teeth haven't all fallen out and you brushed and flossed regularly, I would be skeptical of this "deep cleaning" and not do it. Lots of scam dentists, especially at a "clinic" |
Anonymous
This. |
Anonymous
| good job, OP. i'm going next week for the first time in 6 years. hoping it won't be too disastrous. |
Anonymous
| You should never told them it was that long since you have been they are robbing you get the regular cleaning and keep going back every six months. |
Anonymous
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I am surprised that after 30 years all you need is 1 deep cleaning. I didn't see a dentist for 10 years and it took a lot more than that to clean up teeth, gums, fill grinding, etc.
I'd probably confirm what exactly a deep cleaning entails. |
Anonymous
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Man dentists these days holy crap
No op if they're no cavities just get a cleaning start flossing evey day and keep going back well find new on this ones trying to take advantage of you now. |
Anonymous
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950 is too much!
I would seek out a 2nd and even a 3rd opinion. A regular, not deep, cleaning should suffice. Like a mechanic, it seems like you are being upsells. |
Anonymous
| $950 for a cash payment heck no op. Go elsewhere. |