Considering a New Dentist

debodun

debodun

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way upstate in New York, USA
The one I am currently going to keeps cutting back on services and raising prices. She is not a "full service" practice (doesn't do extractions) and no longer gives out "goodie bags" with toothpaste samples, floss and a new toothbrush any longer. The last time I went she didn't do a pumice polish after scaling. I asked why she wasn't doing that any longer and she said it was because she felt it actually damaged teeth. When I first started going to her a few years ago it was about $225 for a visit. Last time (no free samples or polishing) was $375 including bite-wing x-rays.
 

I called the office of the dentist that pulled my broken tooth last August on an emergency basis. I though I could get my choice of appointmernt times in June calling now. He's booked up through July already!
 

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Deb, does your dentist do the cleaning? My dentist has several hygienists. They recommend doing the pumice cleaning less often as it can wear down the enamel.

There must be a shortage of dentists in your area. Keep looking around for someone right out of dental school who’s setting up a new practice. Maybe you could call the dental society/college and see if they have someone new in your area.
 
I have a discount dentist. So yesterday my front tooth fell out and he put in back in. Three hours later it fell out again after I ate a corn chip. Now I have to return!😞
 

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