{"id":774,"date":"2018-07-24T18:25:33","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T01:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=774"},"modified":"2018-11-13T13:07:43","modified_gmt":"2018-11-13T20:07:43","slug":"dentist-bait-switched-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/dentist-bait-switched-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist “Bait and Switched” Me with Prices"},"content":{"rendered":"

I had was diagnosed with a cavity two months ago. They said it was small enough we could just watch it for now because I told them I didn’t have much money. But, a few days ago it started hurting. Because I already knew the problem I just called around to a few dentists who advertised as affordable to see what their prices were. This one dentist was significantly cheaper than the rest so I booked with him. Then, when I get there he says the decay is too extensive and he’ll have to do a crown. That is way more money than I’d planned for. I left without having the work done. Should I get a second opinion? Do you think I’m being bait and switched?<\/p>\n

Bruce<\/p>\n

Dear Bruce,<\/p>\n

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Cheap does not always equal affordable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are a few things going on here. First, is financial. You need an affordable dentist<\/a> who’s willing to work with you on payments. But, you’re making a common mistake in equating affordable with cheap. There are good dentists who find ways to be affordable but probably aren’t the cheapest. Then, there are dentists who quote cheap prices, but end up costing you more money because either their skill or the quality of their materials are sub-par.<\/p>\n

It’s also possible, the dentist wasn’t trying to pull one over on you. The original diagnosis was a couple of months ago. That, combined with the fact that the tooth starting hurting, tells me the decay has spread. Once decay gets to a certain point a filling isn’t enough and a crown becomes necessary<\/a>. If it blows up into an infection, you’ll need a root canal treatment<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n

Get a Second Opinion from Another Affordable Dentist<\/h2>\n

It’s okay to trust your gut. If you truly feel like this guy was trying to pull one over on you then you should get a second opinion. You can bring your x-rays from your previous appointment for the second dentist to examine which will save you on additional x-rays.<\/p>\n

Remember, cheap doesn’t mean affordable. Look for dentists who offer payment plans and phased treatment options. But, check their reviews to make sure they have a good reputation.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Drs. Kevin and Hillary Peck.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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