Is This A Lot Of Money

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

I have been going to the same dentist for 20 years or more, he is in Nassau County, New York. I have no dental coverage so I pay out of pocket, his fees keep going up and up. I got a cleaning, several x-rays, and exam by the dentist, for $260. This seems rather pricey, I was just wondering what other people pay.

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

I'm in the metro-DC area and my recent visit to the dentist for the same work you described cost about the same as yours. Maybe slightly less. But I know my dentist is on the expensive side. But I have very complicated dental issues, so I'm willing to pay the price.

ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

A cleaning & exam from my dentist is $250 without xrays. Of course the hygenist cleans & the DDS exams. Large/major west coast city pricing.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@Jordan2 wrote:
I have no dental coverage so I pay out of pocket, his fees keep going up and up.

I am not familiar w/NY dental prices. However, since you are paying "cash" you should mention this to your dentist. Ask if he/she is willing to reduce the fees since "cash" is involved instead of waiting for insurance co payment, partial or non payment.

Also, the fact that you are a steady patient (20 yrs), I would be surprised if the dentist tells you no!

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

LTT1 · ‎03-09-2010

@Jordan2

You might get a hefty $ cut off your bill for paying cash like you do!

~Have a Kind Heart, Fierce Mind, Brave Spirit~

SXMGirl · ‎07-07-2010

@Jordan2, I think for your area that the price is what you will find just about everywhere. I do know that in our area, which is not as affluent (or at least that is the impression), some dental offices offer a cleaning, x-rays, and exam for $99. It really is whatever the market will bear.

The next time that I hear salt and ice together, it better be in a margarita!

kittyloo · ‎03-11-2010

I don't think you got overcharged. just my opinion.

we just moved to a new town, and had to establish ourselves with a new dr.

dh and i both went on consecutive days for the same "meet and greet" exam.

dr. only asked questions from his corner spot. never even laid hands on dh.

me, he eyeballed a suspiscous spot on my leg, but nothing more. $455.00 each. as we both have medicare there was a out of pocket payment. For whatever reason, mine was about $ 8.00 more.

before we moved here, that same exam was like $250, and then our portion. bigger city, bigger bucks i guess.

at our last dr. dh was getting a routine exam, and dr. noticed dh had a wax ball in his ear, and asked if he wanted him to remove, which he did with a drinking straw. Inserted the straw in his ear, put his finger over the end, and pulled it out. we got billed for $440 for the straw treatment.

sheesh.