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Dentistry is a scam
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:17 am
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:17 am
Or at least scam ridden beyond all redemption.
True or false.
I don’t think this but a lot of people say it
True or false.
I don’t think this but a lot of people say it
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Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:17 am to baybeefeetz
quote:
Dentistry is a scam
If you based it just on the UK, sure.
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:17 am to baybeefeetz
quote:
Dentistry is a scam
Or at least scam ridden beyond all redemption.
True or false.
I don’t think this but a lot of people say it
In Alabama it is
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:19 am to baybeefeetz
quote:
false.
obviously it's a needed profession but in my area, I'm guessing because of oversaturation of dentists, the office visit is an hour long session of continuous upselling attempts, it gets very annoying
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:20 am to baybeefeetz
Dental insurance is a scam.
But dentistry is not. Oral health is a big deal.
But dentistry is not. Oral health is a big deal.
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:20 am to baybeefeetz
quote:
false
That said, you have to shop around a bit (particularly in a major metro area) to find one that isn't just trying to upsell you on everything. Found one that I've been really pleased with in the last two years, but had a couple that were ridiculous.
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:22 am to whoa
quote:
Dental insurance is a scam.
Not if you have kids....
Plus I get 2 cleanings a year, I walk in, never even have to wait, sit in the chair and I'm out door in less than 30 min
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:23 am to baybeefeetz
At least they keep the reigns tight on accepting people into dental school and not flooding the market with dentists
Law school is the bigger scam
Law school is the bigger scam
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:23 am to BluegrassBelle
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upsell you on everything
what do yall mean by this? i been going to same dentist since i was a kid and the only thing they ask after a cleaning is if i want the floride.
only other thing they have ever sold me was a mouth piece because i grind at night.
just confused on what they are trying to upsell.
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:23 am to baybeefeetz
Only if you're an anti-dentite, which it sounds like you are.
Next you'll be saying they should have their own schools
Next you'll be saying they should have their own schools
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:24 am to whoa
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Dental insurance is a scam.
Really depends on what you're having done. I've unfortunately had to have a fair amount of work (crowns, root canals, etc) so it's been worth it given for that.
I think ours is like $30 a month or something and covers two cleanings a year, X-Rays, etc. so it pays for itself.
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:25 am to baybeefeetz
Here, let me make your thread worth the click.
This post was edited on 11/14/22 at 11:27 am
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:25 am to baybeefeetz
About 10 years ago I move to a new area I go see a local dentist for the first time and see fancy massage chairs and latest and greatest TVs …. I knew it was a scam. Who ultimately pays for all this crap? The patients.
My guy now is good, but not treating the place like a spa.
My guy now is good, but not treating the place like a spa.
This post was edited on 11/14/22 at 11:26 am
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:27 am to lsu777
quote:
what do yall mean by this? i been going to same dentist since i was a kid and the only thing they ask after a cleaning is if i want the floride.
only other thing they have ever sold me was a mouth piece because i grind at night.
just confused on what they are trying to upsell.
Had a dentist once that wanted to replace all of my crowns (four all together) even though they didn't have any damage or issues with them. Then wanted me to consider veneers even though I don't need them (no other dentist has ever even mentioned them).
All together it was going to be like $8k.
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:27 am to baybeefeetz
In the 1800's the town barber was also the dentist.
That should tell you all you need to know.
That should tell you all you need to know.
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:28 am to baybeefeetz
I see you grew up in England
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:30 am to baybeefeetz
I had a dentist once that diagnosed me with a cavity every single time I went in. I never had tooth pain or any symptoms. Never had a lot of cavities before I started seeing him either. In the 5 or 6 years I used this guy I bet he filled 7 or 8 cavities.
I finally was like WTF? and switched dentists. That was over 15 years ago and I've only had one cavity filled since.
It's hard to believe he was running a scam, but man my gut said he was. I guess it never hurts to get a second opinion.
I finally was like WTF? and switched dentists. That was over 15 years ago and I've only had one cavity filled since.
It's hard to believe he was running a scam, but man my gut said he was. I guess it never hurts to get a second opinion.
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:30 am to whoa
quote:
Dental insurance is a scam.
But dentistry is not. Oral health is a big deal.
This. Always been interesting to me how oral and optical, or even mental health, are magically not considered “health” as it relates to insurance.
Last I checked my eyes, mouth, and brain were all body parts as much as anything else.
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:31 am to redneck hippie
Maybe you just had a lot of cavities
Posted on 11/14/22 at 11:37 am to baybeefeetz
There are a lot of shitty dentists out there, but there are some very good ones. Also, stay away from Aspen Dental type places.
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