[Phanatic Luvr]

Dr. Bonner is a Periodontist in Laurel Manor that I would recommend. He was recommended to me by my former dentist in Tampa. Both my husband and I now use him and are very pleased. You may want to call and ask his charge for the work you may need. Can't imagine ever spending as much as you were quoted for a cleaning.

[duffysmom]

Originally Posted by mikeandnancy1112

It was recommended to me by the dental hygienist on my insurance plan. I had it done and will never do it again. My mouth was so sore for a week. Its funny...I am hearing people quite often now talk of deep cleaning. I think it is ridiculous!!

I went back to Dr. Williams at Palm Ridge Dental and her dental hygenist even though they aren't on my insurance plan. I will not change again. It was recommended I use a water pic and electric toothbrush and I have for almost a year and haven't had any trouble with my mouth.

Thank you all for your input. Dr. Williams partner Dr. Jaber was the dentist who referred me to the Periodontist I wrote about. I'm grateful that so many people are gracious enough to share their experiences.

[kaydee]

I see a periodontist in Ocala who I've been seeing for 12 yrs. I also see a local general dentist. I have advanced gingivitis. It WAS very common for me to have abcessed gums until I became a patient of Dr Zaner. 12 yrs ago he did a full mouth deep root scaling & as a result, my gums are the healthiest they have ever been and most importantly, I still have my teeth because of Dr Zaner as well as my well advised home health care. My teeth are cleaned every 3 months alternating with my general dentist & Dr Zaners office. There absolutely is a difference when my cleaning is done by the hygienist at Dr Zaners office. My cleanings at this office is $120.
That being said, Dr Zaner himself is heading towards retirement however his practice is being turned over to Dr Strange who is highly qualified and I will continue to be a patient at this office. I have the utmost trust faith and confidence with this practice & I highly recommend 352-873-6999

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by willbush

We were recommended to Southern Trace Dental Wedgewood Lane TV from a couple of neighbors. Dr Lesh was honest and her deep cleaning was only $115.00 (Periodontal Maintenance). Got a discount for cash (no insurance). They are keepers.

Only $115.00? Wouldn't x-rays alone cost that much? And how about the cost of novocaine?

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by mikeandnancy1112

It was recommended to me by the dental hygienist on my insurance plan. I had it done and will never do it again. My mouth was so sore for a week. Its funny...I am hearing people quite often now talk of deep cleaning. I think it is ridiculous!!

I went back to Dr. Williams at Palm Ridge Dental and her dental hygenist even though they aren't on my insurance plan. I will not change again. It was recommended I use a water pic and electric toothbrush and I have for almost a year and haven't had any trouble with my mouth.

I can relate to that. I had deep cleaning done about 17 or 18 years ago and I too said, "never again!" At the end of the treatment the dentist told me that the problem never goes away completely and so I may need to have it done periodically.

I needed it that one time many years ago because my gums were red and would bleed. But since that time, I get more frequent cleanings and use an electric tooth brush. My gums are pink and healthy and at age 73 I have all but 2 of my teeth. (I lost one in my 20s)

Over the years other dentists have recommended deep cleaning again, starting around 10 years ago. So I changed to a dentist in The Villages not covered by my insurance. I told them I don't want deep cleaning so they put me on what they call "maintenance" and I'm happy with the results.

I also give a lot of credit to my anti-inflammation diet. In my opinion, anyone who consumes a lot of highly processed sugary, starchy foods and soft drinks is asking for trouble.