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demosincebirth

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25. Are you sure it wasn't a hygienist that cleaned you teeth. I'm not sure dentist do cleaning unless

Reply to Raine (Reply #20)

Sat Nov 17, 2012, 12:52 AM

Nov 2012

it's deep cleaning and that cost about 300 bucks a quadrant. I live in the suburbs of Oakland, That's what the going price is here. It's true, it's a scam.

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Romney says Dems should include dental care in Obamacare.... [View all] msongs Nov 2012 OP

While I am not going to paint with a broad brush... Deep13 Nov 2012 #1

I respectfully disagree Arcanetrance Nov 2012 #2

Dentists are scammers? Would you care to back up this SheilaT Nov 2012 #3

one xray and a 5 minute consultation for $500. why is it so much? as the lady said, msongs Nov 2012 #6

Where are you? Sgent Nov 2012 #16

My dentist always give me a nice discount because I pay in cash. I was there this week and Raine Nov 2012 #20

Are you sure it wasn't a hygienist that cleaned you teeth. I'm not sure dentist do cleaning unless demosincebirth Nov 2012 #25

I agree! brokechris Nov 2012 #4

Dentist here dhol82 Nov 2012 #5

Root canal $1300, less than an hour. Too much? I guess it depends how much money you have. demosincebirth Nov 2012 #11

790 here.... May I say my child had over thirty hours of work done for 6K because of the negligence NotThisTime Nov 2012 #17

If he had said that during the campaign? kentuck Nov 2012 #7

Finally a non-stupid statement that should be listened to from the weird one. TheKentuckian Nov 2012 #8

Actually I agree with Mitt nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #9

Most dentists aren't actually scammers, JoeyT Nov 2012 #10

It makes sense. braddy Nov 2012 #12

I agree however Dental insurance needs an overhaul FreeState Nov 2012 #13

I wouldnt say they are scammers though davidn3600 Nov 2012 #14

Dentures for everybody!!!! longship Nov 2012 #15

from the guy who would repeal it on day one? spanone Nov 2012 #18

Screw Mitt. Why the hell ProSense Nov 2012 #19

My dentist is not a scammer, I would like to see dentists included Raine Nov 2012 #21

Dental Included! The first thing Mittens said that actually makes sense! dem4ward Nov 2012 #22

And we care what Romney says why exactly? Shilo Nov 2012 #23

Dental AND mental health are frequently ignored parts of overall healthcare davidn3600 Nov 2012 #24