[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

My dentist in Virginia and the one I go to here both told me that they can clean deep pockets as part of a regular cleaning. However, there are dentists in The Villages who want to charge more than $1,200 for a special hygienist appointment to do a deep cleaning. I would recommend getting a second opinion before agreeing to pay a hygienist that much money for less than 2 hours of work.

I was quoted a deep cleaning at $300 last week.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I was quoted a deep cleaning at $300 last week.

It might be helpful to OP and others if you name your dentist. I remember you've said in the past you really like her (him?).

[dnobles]

Dr Forest Jerkins I’ve been going to him for 5 years I fell into that trap of $59.00 cleaning and xrays All they want to do is sell me more services I didn’t need. I ran back to Dr Jerkins.
441 Fruitland Park

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by biker1

I am pretty sure everyone knows that getting a second opinion for anything medical is a good idea. In your post #4, you said root planing (deep cleaning) is "probably a scam". It is not and I fail to see the value in offering opinions on something you clearly don't know anything about.

The OP said it was a scam and I was just agreeing with him. There have been several other threads about how people were pushed into getting deep cleanings when other dentists said they didn't need it. I think it is important for people to know that there seems to be a pattern in The Villages that dental offices are recommending expensive deep cleanings more frequently than other areas.

[BK001]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

The OP said it was a scam and I was just agreeing with him. There have been several other threads about how people were pushed into getting deep cleanings when other dentists said they didn't need it.

Yes and we shouldn't beat you up for your opinion that there are some money-grubbing charlatans out there. You get them in every occupation so the best advice is 2nd or even 3rd opinions, recommendations of other patients, along with common sense and Caveat Emptor!

[BK001]

Time to lighten up:

Q. What do you call an ethical person who was at the top of his or her class in medical/dental school?
A. Doctor

Q. What do you call a scoundrel who cheated on their medical exams and was at the bottom of his or her class in medical/dental school?
A. Doctor

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by dnobles

Dr Forest Jerkins I’ve been going to him for 5 years I fell into that trap of $59.00 cleaning and xrays All they want to do is sell me more services I didn’t need. I ran back to Dr Jerkins.
441 Fruitland Park

I agree, if dr. Jerkins says you need deep cleaning then you need one. I went two two dentist in villages they wanted to bankrupt me. Dr. Jerkins IMO is trust worthy and don’t run up the bill. His office is packed, boogie try him? Just down 27/441 to Fruitland Park.

[BoatRatKat]

I fell into the dishonest dentist trap when I first moved here as well. After getting scammed I came on TOTV and researched and read recommendations and then ended up at Dr. Jerkins in Fruitland Park and have been going to him since as does my husband. He's HONEST and a super nice guy...his office staff are helpful and nice as well. Pretty sure you'd be happy with him and I'm positive he wouldn't lead you to do something you didn't need. I wish I could find a Dr. I liked as much as I like my dentist.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by BoatRatKat

I fell into the dishonest dentist trap when I first moved here as well. After getting scammed I came on TOTV and researched and read recommendations and then ended up at Dr. Jerkins in Fruitland Park and have been going to him since as does my husband. He's HONEST and a super nice guy...his office staff are helpful and nice as well. Pretty sure you'd be happy with him and I'm positive he wouldn't lead you to do something you didn't need. I wish I could find a Dr. I liked as much as I like my dentist.

I agree, 100%. I've used him since moving here 4 years ago, and couldn't be happier.

[karostay]

You can wash your driveway with a garden hose
Or you can use a pressure washer...Which would do a better job ?

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by karostay

You can wash your driveway with a garden hose
Or you can use a pressure washer...Which would do a better job ?

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[courtyard]

I've had many deep cleanings and scalings in the past. However, I haven't needed any for decades because I store my toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide. Your toothbrush contains a lot of bacteria which can cause gum disease.

[Nucky]

The reason I'm up so late is I'm worried about my cleaning appointment tomorrow. I use Pets Smart near Best Buy. They have kept the tartar off my teeth and I get a biscuit if I'm good and they rub my tummy.

Seriously thanks for the advice on Dr. Jerkins I will be calling him tomorrow. Thank You.

[aninjamom]

We have used Baylee Dental up on 441 for a few years, and they have been reasonable.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by karostay

You can wash your driveway with a garden hose
Or you can use a pressure washer...Which would do a better job ?

I would offer that it is more about whether one or the other is in fact needed.

My dentist and I reached an understanding early on. I am only interested in healthy functionality. Nothing prettier, better or just in case.
The fact that mother nature and our creator have been good to me has been very helpful!!!!!!