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re: How much of a scam is the dentist?
Posted on 8/12/26 at 11:20 am to 03 West CoChamps
Posted on 8/12/26 at 11:20 am to 03 West CoChamps
I just went to the dentist last month.
It was the 2nd time i've been to the dentists since 2005 when I had my wisdom teeth pulled out. When i went around 2016 the dentist told me i shouldn't tell people i haven't been to the dentist in 10 years, and that i never floss.
I have never had a cavity, or any issue with my teeth or gums.
Good teeth health has a lot to do with genetics.
It was the 2nd time i've been to the dentists since 2005 when I had my wisdom teeth pulled out. When i went around 2016 the dentist told me i shouldn't tell people i haven't been to the dentist in 10 years, and that i never floss.
I have never had a cavity, or any issue with my teeth or gums.
Good teeth health has a lot to do with genetics.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 1:26 pm to 03 West CoChamps
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After 2 doctors and a hygienist are in my mouth I’m told everything looks good, no cavities but you need a deep cleaning. Will take 2 visits and you will need to be numbed. That will cost you $450. Also your wisdom teeth might start hitting another tooth here is your referral to get them all out.
Why can’t I just get my damn cleaning and move in if nothing hurts and I have no cavities?
Just say no. They cant do anything without consent. They have given you no reason you listed here that the work is urgent or even important right now.
Then go find another dentist and do not go to any of the corporate dental centers.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 1:46 pm to Phate
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Is it a large corporate dental office? My wife is a dental hygienist and she has worked for a few huge practices. Every time she was expected to upsell additional services and products. Now she works for a small local practice with one doctor. No upselling on anything just simply doing what the patient actually needs. Find a different dentist.
I can testify to this.
I went to the same guy for 30 years. He never tried to upsell me on anything.
He finally decided to retire and sold his practice to a corporate group.
Every time I go in, they try to upsell me on something. Polishing. Crowns. Deep cleaning. Etc.
Of course, I'm older now, so I probably do need to do some of that stuff, but I don't have any pain or anything, so why pay for stuff I don't absolutely need?
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