You don't want a dentist performing root scaling (deep scaling). Hygienists are, in general, better trained and more skilled at this. I agree that going outside the bubble is a good idea. My wife doesn't practice anymore and we go outside the bubble. Get a second opinion before spending a dime on an expensive procedure, especially if you have just moved here and your previous dentist said you were in good shape. PM me if you want the name of a good practice that has my wife's approval.
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
In my opinion, the biggest scam in The Villages is the unnecessary "deep cleaning" or "root scaling" for over a thousand dollars and not even performed by a dentist. Why would someone pay a dental hygenist that much money for less than 2 hours of work? But that is what some dental offices recommend. I never even heard of this procedure before moving to The Villages. That is why I go to Leesburg for excellent dental work.
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