Florida
I went to The Dental Clinic for their Free Exam, cleaning and X-ray special. I told them I had Dental insurance which would pay for it, but they said, don’t worry , it’s Free. I always maintained a healthy dental regimen. I took them up on the offer. At the time of exam the Dentist/ hygienist exclaimed that I had severe gum disease and infections around several teeth. Upon charting my gums, they shouted the numbers across the room, with deep gum pocket recessed. I was shocked, and they scared me into a “deep cleaning and scaling” with antibiotic beads inserted into the infected gums and that this deep cleaning needed to Ben done ASAP. I did the treatment and was billed $577. I put the amount on a Dental,credit card. I also was told that I needed to buy and electric toothbrush, and antibiotic mouthwash. Alsotold id need these deep cleanings for the rest of my life, 2 to 3 times a year, cost $250. I couldn’t understand how my healthy teeth got so bad so quickly, so I went to a Periodontist for a second opinion l After an extensive exam and charting of my gum lines, he told me, in writing as well, that I have NO gum disease and that I have a very healthy mouth and teeth. I am seeking reinmbursment if $577. I have all the charts and records from both Dentists. I filed a dispute with The Credit Card but they found in dds favor. Shall I take them to small claims court?
I went to The Dental Clinic for their Free Exam, cleaning and X-ray special. I told them I had Dental insurance which would pay for it, but they said, don’t worry , it’s Free. I always maintained a healthy dental regimen. I took them up on the offer. At the time of exam the Dentist/ hygienist exclaimed that I had severe gum disease and infections around several teeth. Upon charting my gums, they shouted the numbers across the room, with deep gum pocket recessed. I was shocked, and they scared me into a “deep cleaning and scaling” with antibiotic beads inserted into the infected gums and that this deep cleaning needed to Ben done ASAP. I did the treatment and was billed $577. I put the amount on a Dental,credit card. I also was told that I needed to buy and electric toothbrush, and antibiotic mouthwash. Alsotold id need these deep cleanings for the rest of my life, 2 to 3 times a year, cost $250. I couldn’t understand how my healthy teeth got so bad so quickly, so I went to a Periodontist for a second opinion l After an extensive exam and charting of my gum lines, he told me, in writing as well, that I have NO gum disease and that I have a very healthy mouth and teeth. I am seeking reinmbursment if $577. I have all the charts and records from both Dentists. I filed a dispute with The Credit Card but they found in dds favor. Shall I take them to small claims court?
