Oct 24, 2023 – ErinMA Jcksn – 156683784226662

Made a new patient appointment on-line for the following day. Scheduled it for right after lunch, which is a good ‘hack’ for getting in on time.
The woman who checked me in was very friendly and helpful. She needs a raise.
The radiologist was very fast and competent. She also acted as scribe.
The DDS was very competent, but not especially friendly. That is okay, as I was there to have a problem checked out, make sure my tooth was not infected or in harm. He was thorough, did his job and asked questions he should have as a medical professional. I like straightforward.
The hygienist was also competent, but again, not overly friendly. She was not doing a cleaning, but did measure my teeth (periodontal disease, well-managed). I inquired with her about doing a maintenance cleaning, wherein she began telling me I should have an anti-biotic treatments in two teeth, this that and the other thing. I explained that I knew my teeth, have been on a maintenance program for many, many years, and unless there was an obvious blatant problem, that wouldn’t be necessary. I even asked her “why”, and she just kept repeating that the pocket was deep (always has been, exactly the same) and that for some people this helped. The quote for what she was proposing was astronomical, and seeing as I self-insure currently, out of the question for no real reason. All that in mind, would I go there for a routine peri-cleaning with her? Yes.
The price for the peri-cleaning with the off the rack ‘dental plan’ they sell (79/year) is very reasonable at $139. ($218 total). This is a specialty cleaning and the cost is higher than normal.
*The cost for this visit, including x-rays, with their coupon on-line was $59* An excellent price, with qualified/competent staff/DDS.