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siligut

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1. Depends on the dentist

Reply to GoneOffShore (Original post)

Fri Apr 27, 2012, 11:12 PM

Apr 2012

One I went to, I was sure he looked at me and saw money signs. I just didn't go back to him. One female endodontist billed my insurance for an emergency procedure . . . I had to wait 10 days to see her for that so called "emergency". I tried to get it straightened out, but my insurance company wasn't going to do anything, they said that it wasn't an error, though it really was her milking the insurance.

About flossing, seriously it's not a big deal, you only have to floss the teeth you want to keep.

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So, when you go to your dentist do you ever feel like they're scamming you? [View all] GoneOffShore Apr 2012 OP

Depends on the dentist siligut Apr 2012 #1

Almost every single time Orrex Apr 2012 #2

ya. i really dont like paying for her television service in every stall..... seabeyond Apr 2012 #3

My previous dentist was pretty RW RZM Apr 2012 #4

No, I've got a great dentist csziggy Apr 2012 #5

My dentist never scams anyone, ever. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2012 #6

If I didn't know you were in California ... surrealAmerican Apr 2012 #23

Mine doesn't, but I suggest if you think s/he is, fire him/her. And find a more honest one.nt raccoon Apr 2012 #7

Absolutely. polly7 Apr 2012 #8

I just switched to a new dentist for that very reason. NV Whino Apr 2012 #9

One of My Dentists Had Photos of the Rolling Stones All Over His Walls Yavin4 Apr 2012 #10

ABC news tried finding a dentist in one area that accepts medicare. Archae Apr 2012 #11

I used to feel that way all the time. Curmudgeoness Apr 2012 #12

i've known my dentist longer than i've known my best friend fizzgig Apr 2012 #13

Yes, by the dentist I went to last, and I mean last Digit Apr 2012 #14

Could be treestar Apr 2012 #15

I'll let you know in a couple days. progressoid Apr 2012 #16

Always. I had a dentist tell me the same thing. I needed a root canal because I madmom Apr 2012 #17

Minus the chipped corner. You're welcome. oleander hawkmoth Apr 2012 #19

One and the same madmom Apr 2012 #20

Absolutely. oleander hawkmoth Apr 2012 #18

I think all people have gum disease Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2012 #21

I was getting that too - and I rarely flossed LynneSin Apr 2012 #22

Let me guess.....peridontitis??? cbdo2007 Apr 2012 #24

yah it's been established, they are frauds pitohui Apr 2012 #25

Military dentist for me so they are hustling me out the door... AmazingSchnitzel Apr 2012 #26

Mine told me I was grinding my teeth and had to have a mouth guard. I bought it. Didn't notice any applegrove Apr 2012 #27