Dear Bimmerguy406, Let me clarify. I have great insurance, Aetna PPO, that is why I went to Dr. Fisher in the first place, he was an approved Aetna provider. Whenever I have had crowns in the past, at most, one would cost me $250.00. My insurance pays 80%. When I got the $3,120.00 estimate for four replacement crowns from Dr. Fisher, I questioned if that cost was before insurance or after what my insurance was paying. I was told specifically, that was my portion after Aetna's allowance. That threw up the 1st red flag. I had to have periodontal work done about 5 years ago and since that time, Aetna approved cleanings every 3 months. I would go to my dentist for a cleaning, then 3 months later my periodontist, then dentistist, etc.. If my dentists was not catching something, I'm sure my periodontist would have, as they alternated full mouth exams and x-rays and then shared reports.
To me, it's worth the hour drive back to Tampa to a dentist I trust.
Just didn't want you to be confused any longer.
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