Dental cleaning
 

Hello. Would anyone care to share what they pay for a cleaning? We do not have dental insurance and pay 109.00. Does that sound reasonable? Thanks.

It sounds very reasonable. I pay about the same.

Unless they take xrays. Be careful when they want to do deep cleaning.

Watch yourself with most of the dental services here. Most are more interested in getting you for services you don't want or need even though you are scheduled for a cleaning or check up. We were very clear about what we wanted and when we showed up they did a consult and sent us away with an estimate of services they wanted to do.

I went for my first appointment and cleaning and left with a $5700 estimate. I have since been back for another cleaning and was reminded about the work they recommended. I scheduled another cleaning and that’s it. My dentist of 20+ years told me this would happen.

why be careful with the deep cleaning

Some dentists in The Villages will recommend a deep cleaning for up to $2,000 when other dentists will just recommend a regular cleaning. They will also recommend a crown when you only need a filling or nothing at all. Get a second opinion, preferably outside of The Villages.

Because it is a way for dishonest dentists to disappear funds from your pocket into theirs

A prophy, no x-rays : $67

We have dental insurance. Preventative services (cleaning, exams) cost zero.

I'm probably unlike a lot of people in TV (also posting here) in that ever since my first visit to my current dentist three years ago I've been treated fairly. Nobody tried to line their pockets at my expense. Twice now I've gone in unscheduled; once for a broken tooth and the last time for a filling that I had lost, and both times I fully expected a crown--wouldn't have argued had they suggested one. Both times however they repaired the tooth without going the expensive crown route: first time the dentist (Dr. Ha) said she could fill it--and did. Second on was six months ago and a restoration on one of my eye teeth had decided to part company with the tooth. Dr. Ha had left the practice and the guy who had replaced her (Ukrainian, can't recall the name but a darned good dentist) said that a crown was a last resort: he could restore it without going that route--and did.

By the way, I am served by Marion Dental Group. By Billy's Cafe on 446.

Big profit center. Watch out for the Arestin shots and the fluoride varnish to go along with the SRP. The pain you feel will be in your wallet.

EXACTLY! My husband and I both went this week for cleaning.
 

DEEP CLEANING was recommended for the both of us at over a $1000 each. I asked for the regular cleaning only and a fluoride treatment and was told they couldn’t do that when a DEEP CLEANING was needed. So, that was a waste of our time and we will need to look for another dentist/hygienist.

Deep Cleaning
 

Because Marion Dental wanted to charge me $1,040.00 for deep cleaning.

That is approximately what I paid.

In April paid $89, with $40 back from insurance.

Where was this?

Call ahead and ask what the charge will be. Aspen dental is absolutely the worse for uncharging. Never go there. Most dentists want X-rays also, which is appropriate, but cost more. I found a dentist, Lake Miona Dental, that offered free full mouth X-rays and cleaning free (first visit). However that was about 4 years ago. They are in Oxford on 466 right near the Walmart. Give them a call.

I’ve been using Dental Care at Magnolia Plaza since the day they opened and they took my Florida Blue Dental Insurance. They confirmed a recent appointment, then the day before the appointment, they called and said they no longer take Florida Blue Dental. THE DAY BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT! Has this happened to anyone else and have you found another dentist that takes Florida Blue? I have Traditional Medicare and a separate Florida Blue Dental policy… I do not have Medicare Advantage with Dental.

I have trouble finding a dentist to do just an exam and cleaning. Dentist have found the deep cleaning pays much better than routine service my last three different dentist wanted $ 6000.00 root canal bone graphs and implant, another only did deep cleaning not routine ,my last one wanted partial deep clean with every three month visit to maintain . Does anyone know of an old fashion dentist that cleans teeth fills any cavities in this area?

Dr. Chris Lunsford in Leesburg.

our insurance covers 2 cleanings and X-rays each year free. I guess each insurance policy is different

Love Careington 500 Dental Discount plan found online. Have had it since 2008. There are dentists in T V that take Careington 500 plans. I put a link below for their pricing sheet that hopefully opens up. Signing up is like $150 and it starts at sign up. Check it out online. It really helps if you don't have insurance.

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You need to be careful. Part of the checkup is to measure the gaps in your gums. This is the area between the gum line and the bottom of the gum at each tooth. If your gaps are more than 4-5mm you need a deep cleaning becasue your toothbrush will not reach these areas and over time bacteria will build up, you gums where you can't see will get inflamed and you can loose the tooth. This happens as we get older and only great oral hygene is going to avoid this.

If Marian dental told you that you need this, I would get it done since they are very honest and will not do unnecessary work. You can get a second opinion but if you find a dentist who will just do a regular cleaning with a condition like this, you are just fooling yourself.

Has anyone seen published data demonstrating the benefits of deep cleaning vs the risks?

Particularly for someone 65+?

That may be true for some people. But, when I came to the Villages 7 years ago, I went to one of the largest dental practices and they recommended 3 crowns and a deep cleaning for a total cost of $6,000. I called my old dentist in Virginia, who I had been seeing every 6 months, and he said that I didn't need any of those procedures. Since then, I have been going to a dentist in Leesburg, getting regular cleanings, and have no gum issues at all. I didn't even know what a deep cleaning was until I moved to The Villages.

I paid $1,100 for deep cleaning!
Never went back.
My current dentist charges $160.00 for regular cleaning.

My husband and I have used Dr. Wallace at Marion Dental Group over 5 years and have had the same experience. We don’t have dental insurance and Dr. Wallace doesn’t recommend unneeded treatment and looks for ways to save us money.

Do they do measurements of the pockets between your teeth and keep the measurements on file ?
$185

I went to Smile design. $3,923.00 for a deep cleaning, Then need to return every 3 months for a regular cleaning. Goodbye!

As a retired dentist and winner of the "perio" award back in the school days, I'll second that caution. Periodontics has become *very* interesting. . .

Wow. Marion Dental Group you say. *Very* interesting. . .

Might be fun to have a public debate at this stage of my life. "Pocket depths" is actually a very interesting subject. . .

BTW, a mental block is also a local anesthetic technique which "freezes" (as my Canadian friends say) the lower lip on the injected side.

I hold honest (and educated) dentists in highest esteem.

Might want to keep this article handy for your "deep cleaning" visits.

Just a moment...

A most excellent question. I look forward to reading any such citations.

Prime Dentistry 8640 County Rd. 466 The Villages 32162. 352-674- 9077. Ask for Kristal. Also, I don't have Insurance, but I do have a plan that's called Carrington 500 it's a discount plan, I paid 125.00 for the year, you have to make sure the Dentist accepts this discount plan before you make an appt. I also go to Dr Hall across the St. from Walmart on 441 in Summerfield I paid $ 88.00 w/ x-ray. Good Luck!

Dirt cheap.

Appreciate your perspective.

I've wondered what the medical benefit/risk rational is to treat the entire mouth when only one or two teeth exceed the guidelines.

Another excellent question. Lots of areas to explore with that one. Might be interesting to hear your dentist's answer to such an inquiry.

Have only looked at the abstract of this one. Periodontitis: a host-mediated disruption of microbial homeostasis. Unlearning learned concepts - PubMed

Would not be surprised to learn, based on lots of anecdotal evidence, that smoking would be highly correlated with setting up such an environment.

Oh, and this is an interesting one if you *are* a smoker and expect periodontal "treatment" to make a difference. Refractory periodontitis or recurrence of disease - PubMed

Dentist #1 took x-rays of ALL my teeth ($128) and then EXAMINATION ($80) I asked if I could have my teeth cleaned also (NO)). Then I was escorted into the 'fancy' room and the dental assistant gave me an explanation why the total bill would be $2,748!!. When I told them I had to think about it, BUT when could I have my teeth cleaned? THAT appointment would be in 6 months. I had my dentist from up North who I was with for over 25 years, give me an examination, clean my teeth and fill 2 small cavities for $280 a YEAR ago. HOW is it possible I needed $2,748 worth of work. I decided to go to another dentist, and I asked dentist #1 to have the x-rays sent to dentist #2. I then received a call that same day from dentist #1 saying I could have my teeth cleaned the next day! I said NO. Dentist #2 was fancier! Her assistant cleaned my teeth and did DEEP cleaning to 4 teeth at $282 PER TOOTH for a total of $1598 JUST FOR CLEANING MY TEETH. It took about 20 minutes. THEN dentist #2 came in for 'THE' total exam and evaluation $6,374. It must be the weather here in Florida that destroys your teeth in days. I am now looking for dentist #3....very carefully.