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[quote=Anonymous]Also a satisfied Dr. Dana family.  However, thinking of switching due to the no insurance.  The big problem with no insurance is that she charges on her rate schedule instead of the insurance negotiated usual and customary rate schedule.  So, when my 5 year old had to have 2 cavities filled in baby teeth, it was over $400.  The insurance repaid me 80% of the expected charge, expected charge was around $150 total.  80% back to me was $120.   So, $280 out of pocket.  It would have been $30 with someone who took insurance.  Part of the difference was due to her use of Nitrous Oxide which is not a covered addition for a cavity, but my daughter felt no pain.

I just told my kids this morning they were going to have to start going to my dentist who take our insurance, and they begged not to change providers.   Among other things, they love the toys in waiting room, the goody bags, the manicures.  But I figure, we can go to the toy store, each can buy a $20 item, and we'll still come out ahead at the end of a cleaning, way ahead if anyone needs a cavity filled.
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