Originally Posted by Kathe (Post 2163636)

Trailwinds quoted me $800 for dental services, $385 payable by me, remaining payable by insurance. Paid $385 - after work done they said insurance didn't cover. I paid the difference plus $100 penalty for late. I tried to talk to them, they wouldn't return my call. Seniors against crime they did talk to but to no avail. Numbers were in black and white but they wouldn't stand behind it.

Originally Posted by jswirs (Post 2163973)

Many dentists are pushing the "Deep cleaning package". My dentist wants $3,500.00 for the medication involved and the cleaning itself. Nothing wrong with my gums, no bleeding, no pain, but they claim my "numbers" are too high. So when I ask for just a regular cleaning they refused, telling me that would be malpractice because I need a "Deep cleaning". Further, after the deep cleaning I would have to go back to the dentist for a regular cleaning every 2 -3 months for the rest of my life. Sounds like the dental profession has found a way to generate more income.

Originally Posted by Kathe (Post 2163636)

Trailwinds quoted me $800 for dental services, $385 payable by me, remaining payable by insurance. Paid $385 - after work done they said insurance didn't cover. I paid the difference plus $100 penalty for late. I tried to talk to them, they wouldn't return my call. Seniors against crime they did talk to but to no avail. Numbers were in black and white but they wouldn't stand behind it.

Originally Posted by jswirs (Post 2163973)

Many dentists are pushing the "Deep cleaning package". My dentist wants $3,500.00 for the medication involved and the cleaning itself. Nothing wrong with my gums, no bleeding, no pain, but they claim my "numbers" are too high. So when I ask for just a regular cleaning they refused, telling me that would be malpractice because I need a "Deep cleaning". Further, after the deep cleaning I would have to go back to the dentist for a regular cleaning every 2 -3 months for the rest of my life. Sounds like the dental profession has found a way to generate more income.

Originally Posted by RiderOnTheStorm (Post 2164008)

Florida has a Board of Dentistry responsible for "licensure, monitoring and ensuring the safe practice of dentists and dental hygienists in their service to the people of Florida". While this role does not specifically include "fair" practice, I would certainly pursue your issue with them. Good luck.

Originally Posted by Kathe (Post 2163636)

Trailwinds quoted me $800 for dental services, $385 payable by me, remaining payable by insurance. Paid $385 - after work done they said insurance didn't cover. I paid the difference plus $100 penalty for late. I tried to talk to them, they wouldn't return my call. Seniors against crime they did talk to but to no avail. Numbers were in black and white but they wouldn't stand behind it.

Originally Posted by Travelhunter123 (Post 2164013)

Trail winds told me it would take a total of 2 hours for the deep cleaning. Total cost $2400 or $1200 per hour

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2164038)

I had a similar experience at another dentist office. And, the 2 hour deep cleaning was to be done by a hygenist, not the dentist. I never even heard about deep cleaning until I moved to The Villages. I have been going to a dentist in Leesburg for 5 years with no deep cleanings.