[goodtimesintv]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I went to that same dentists' office on CR 101 because they were highly recommended by posters here. I had a crack in an existing filling.
It was a nice office and the people I talked to were very pleasant. The dentist I saw told me I needed a crown.
I decided to wait until I got back to my "regular" dentist up north. He said that I needed a filling.
I told him "The Florida dentist told me I needed to have a crown".
He said "I'll do a crown if you want, but it will cost more, and all you need is a filling".
Perhaps the dentist on CR 101 merely had a different opinion. I truly don't think most dentists are thieves.

Not sure if you were using a dental insurance plan, but the recommendation of the regular dentist "up north" (Canada?) could be based on what the private insurer or government dental plan is willing to pay for. Both tend to like cheaper remedies.

[mokey]

Dr. Bryant on Rolling Acres Road.

[rozlee]

happy to recommend Dr. Daniel Walkup in Ocala. Profesional and effecient.

[Psychohillbilly]

I use Jackson & Joyce in Ocala...they also did my wife's dentures. Joseph Joyce is who we see.

[ukbill70]

Originally Posted by Navy (SSBN 633)

Serenity Dental spa in Spanish springs...Dr Luong....very professional...and NO upcharging

My wife and I have been going to Serenity dental Spa for 2 years and we have been very happy with Dr Luong and the hygienists . They also take our Delta Dental Insurance Plan.

[Dynsol]

Originally Posted by fluffball

Can anyone share some information about a good dentist? One who is fair, honest and doesn't say work is needed if it isn't. Not necessarily in The Villages.

Dr.Jerkins in Fruitland Park.........

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

Not sure if you were using a dental insurance plan, but the recommendation of the regular dentist "up north" (Canada?) could be based on what the private insurer or government dental plan is willing to pay for. Both tend to like cheaper remedies.

I see where you're going, but in this case, that didn't happen.

In Florida on CR 101, I was planning to pay cash for the crown, no insurance. I don't mean to imply that the Dentist was dishonest. I think she felt she was offering the best option. I think she was offering a Cadillac solution when a Honda would have been fine.

In Canada I have a private plan that covers crowns with no questions. If the Dentist had not been honest, he could easily have recommended a crown over a filling.

P.S. I have used a dentist in Fruitland Park that I didn't like at all.
I've also used Serenity Spa near Spanish Springs and liked them a lot.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by Navy (SSBN 633)

Serenity Dental spa in Spanish springs...Dr Luong....very professional...and NO upcharging

My wife and I have been using Dr Maria Luong (Serenity Spa) for 4 years. Both have had extensive dental work over 75 years and Find Maria to be quite skilled, friendly, prices fairly and does not pressure for uneeded procedures. She may be the best we have ever had.

[Kelsie52]

Dr Luong is outstanding ---been going to her for 4 years now ---

Have had several crowns done --same day start to finish


Good Luck

[msfooter]

Any of these dentists mentioned above take the Villages Healthcare HMO insurance? Tried the one in Wildwood and will not be going back. Jimmie.

[Johnd]

Another strong vote for Dr. Jerkins. I've been going there for three years and nobody she had tried to sell me a whitening plan. That alone is worth the price of admission.

[mikeandnancy1112]

As far as I am concerned, Kathleen Williams at Palm Ridge Dental, County Road 101 in TV, is the best in TV! She is honest, fair, and reasonable. I tried other dentists due to my insurance but went back to her, and I don't care if she doesn't take my insurance. She is that good!!