I just went to my dentist who advised me that i have to go see a periodontist regarding my receding gums. He also said i have to have deep scaling or deep cleaning first before he sends me to the periodontist & it's gonna cost me $720. Is this true that i really have to do this first? i know i do it eventually anyway, but i want see the periodontist first and know all the dental works necessary so i can prepare better, financially that is. Please advise.
2006-06-13 18:30:33 · 3 answers · asked by jaguar 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Do you think this dental office is trying to dupe me?
2006-06-13 18:38:09 · update #1
Yes it is neccessary for a deep scaling first. Your dentist reccommended deep scaling because you probably have alot of calculus (hardened version of plaque) above and under your gums. By removing them, your periodontist can diagnose your case better and give the relevant treatment. It's probably even cheaper to get your scaling done at your general dentist rather than the periodontist even though a periodontist will be even more thorough.
Think about it. How is the periodontist (who is a specialist specialising in gums) able to access your gum condition if there are large chunks of calculus blocking his/her vision??? =)
2006-06-14 00:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'd consult the periodontist first. Maybe even find a new dentist. The periodontist is the specialist. I'd follow his or her recommendations.
2006-06-13 18:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by Judy G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with talkateeth.
usually, from what I hear, a periodontist will charge $1000 or more for the same treatment.
i don't think the dentist is trying to "dupe" you. I think he/she has your best interest in mind when suggestion that you have your teeth cleaned by their office before you visit a specialist.
2006-06-14 15:06:01 · answer #3 · answered by chilerin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋