[coolparrot]

I am not sure about taking Humana, Please call to find out.259-0822
Dr. Thomas Bailey @ Marion Dental Group 13700 US Hwy. 441 Lady Lake
I have lived here 12 Yrs. and finally found a honest great dentist!! You won't
be sorry. I have been to several shysters with a licence to steal. Good Luck

[tainsley]

I still go back home for dental. The costs here are outrageous and After listening to friends' experiences a lot of unnecessary work being done.

[Philip Winkler]

I just learned that Aspen Dental is the only dental office near TV that accepts my new medical plan - UHC-TV's HMO; after hearing these comments I will keep my dentist that I am very pleased with.

Any other comments/experience with Aspen Dental?

[rdhdleo]

I believe awhile ago on a previous thread about dentists I gave out a warning about Aspen. We used them several years ago and it was horrible! ended up paying thousands for for my crown and my husbands bridge. His isn't bad but my crown is horrible plus I never saw the same dentist twice! I finally through brightspot01 who is on here found Bushnell Family Dentistry! They are awesome and VERY well worth the nice drive to them right on 301.

[Paper1]

The phenomenal growth of the Villages is also it's biggest downside, at least for this resident. The business model very often here is not repeat business but a home run from every customer. For every unsatisfied customer there are two new ones to take their place. Back a couple months ago there was an auto repair business that got a number of negative posts, although I did not comment I also took a $900. hit at this place for work that my wife was told had to be done. Why is this relevent, I'm also looking for a dentist and need a couple crowns at a minimum. Don't want to take out a reverse mortgage.

[rdhdleo]

Again give Bushnell Family Dentistry a try reasonable and won't push to do anything that does not need to be done, concerned caring people super friendly. Sometimes you have to go outside The Villages bubble for good "reasonable" service at least as far as Dentists are concerned.

[ozia41]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

My wife just opted to pay for dental insurance from her employer. So we went into the book and found that Aspen Dental on 27/441 in Lady Lake accepts her insurance.

After waiting almost a month for an appointment, we arrived this morning about ten minutes early for her 9:45 appointment. she filled out some paperwork that took about five minutes and at 10:20 she was called into the dentist office.
At 11:02 she sent me a text saying that they took x-rays and she was still waiting to see the dentist. At about 11:15 I got another text expressing her disappointment in the service, or lack thereof.
Finally at 11:40 she comes out and tells me that she saw the dentist for about five minutes and the hygienist for about ten. They told her that she has gingivitis and a lot of plaque buildup. Then they explained that she's have to come back for a cleaning. Not only that, they had to do two different types of cleaning, one of which is not covered by her insurance. They gave her an appointment for May 6.
She is currently in the process of canceling that appointment and we are looking for a dentist who takes Humana and can run an office properly. I assume that her insurance company will now be billed for a visit in which no treatment was provided.
I just felt an obligation to warn my friends on here about this place.

We have had the same experience with the dentist my wife just saw. We have Delta dental insurance. My wife had no problem, her reason for the visit was just a regular cleaning. The first thing done was taking pictures, and then the Dentist himself came in and spent a few minutes with her. Told her she needs a deep cleaning, but first he needs to find out if the insurance pays for the deep cleaning. Three weeks has passed since and have not heard from him. My wife had regular, every six month, cleaning, why she need a deep cleaning we do not know.
Looks like in the Villages, dentists, like most merchants here, are determined to extract the maximum from these rich old folks.

[ozia41]

Originally Posted by rdhdleo

Again give Bushnell Family Dentistry a try reasonable and won't push to do anything that does not need to be done, concerned caring people super friendly. Sometimes you have to go outside The Villages bubble for good "reasonable" service at least as far as Dentists are concerned.

WHere are they located if not can you please give us the phone number Thank you

[rdhdleo]

Originally Posted by ozia41

WHere are they located if not can you please give us the phone number Thank you

Their number is 352-569-0100 They are right on 301 in Bushnell, it's a drive but a nice pretty uncontested one and well worth it in my opinion. Many times you get better quality at a more affordable price outside The Villages. It took me 10 years to finally find a great dentist that takes my insurance. They have a website:
Bushnell, FL Dentist - Bushnell Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - General Dentist

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by rdhdleo

Their number is 352-569-0100 They are right on 301 in Bushnell, it's a drive but a nice pretty uncontested one and well worth it in my opinion. Many times you get better quality at a more affordable price outside The Villages. It took me 10 years to finally find a great dentist that takes my insurance. They have a website:
Bushnell, FL Dentist - Bushnell Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - General Dentist

rdhdleo, do you have to pay up front and wait for reimbursement? How is their hygienist?

[Bobstr]

Can't say that Bushnell Dentistry is any cheaper than here in the Villages. I went down there twice and couldn't see any difference in price.

[rdhdleo]

Originally Posted by CFrance

rdhdleo, do you have to pay up front and wait for reimbursement? How is their hygienist?

There hygienist was very good and gentle as was the dentist. They will give you an estimate first and look at your insurance and tell you what you can expect your insurance to pay and what you may need to pay, you only pay what the insurance doesn't cover. I have never had to give them little more than $100 and I have had cleaning, a couple fillings many x-rays and a crown.

Brightspot01 on here is the person that gave me a heads up about them. She can also attest as to how wonderful they are. We both see Dr. McAnly!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by rdhdleo

There hygienist was very good and gentle as was the dentist. They will give you an estimate first and look at your insurance and tell you what you can expect your insurance to pay and what you may need to pay, you only pay what the insurance doesn't cover. I have never had to give them little more than $100 and I have had cleaning, a couple fillings many x-rays and a crown.

Brightspot01 on here is the person that gave me a heads up about them. She can also attest as to how wonderful they are. We both see Dr. McAnly!

Thanks for the info!

[rdhdleo]

Originally Posted by Bobstr

Can't say that Bushnell Dentistry is any cheaper than here in the Villages. I went down there twice and couldn't see any difference in price.

Well I only compared prices at place that took my insurance at the time and Bushnell was cheaper probably also because they said much of what other places recommended was not needed. My choice was per a recommendation on here and I found their personal more friendly and knowledgable than others. So for me it is worth the drive.

[rdhdleo]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Thanks for the info!

You're most welcome!