Do you trust your dentist? I had a great dentist for over 30 years. Then he retired in 2022 (didn’t have anyone to take over his practice). While I mourned that, I went to the place he recommended. While they liked to charge me for stuff my other dentist did for free (like a cancer screening test, where they feel around your mouth), I wasn’t having too many issues until this past November. That’s when I was introduced to the third dentist there (I later discovered this practice is owned by a corporation, not a person).
This dentist proceeded to tell me that I have a cavity, all my fillings are failing, and that I’ll need crowns on all my molars! Now, this news did not go over well, since I was told by my oncologist that I needed to make sure my teeth were okay so he could start me on Prolia (a drug for osteoporosis, or in my case osteopenia). My insurance is lucky to cover one crown. Not 7! But Hubby said if we had to pay, we had to pay. My health was more important. Only one tooth was really bothering me, so I went along with getting the root canal on that one (and the subsequent crown), until I could calm down and think about it. However…
The day I went in to get the permanent crown, I met the fourth doctor at this practice. Apparently #3 was away on emergency leave. She did the work, then asked if there was more work that needed to be done. I explained that I needed to go ahead and make appointments for all the work I was told needed to be done because my oncologist wanted to start me on Prolia in June. She looked at my teeth and told me everything looked fine.
What???
Needless to say, I was flabbergasted. I was also ready to quit this practice once and for all. I told my oncologist what was going on. I didn’t know who to believe! My oncologist asked if I wanted to be seen by the dentist on base. I didn’t think I was entitled (they only see active duty personnel), but because of my cancer (lucky me!), he could get me in. I got an appointment for March 4.
Well, I got good news from the dentist on base. My fillings are fine. I don’t need any more work done on them (especially since I’m not having any issues in my mouth). Plus, I don’t have any cavities. I am going to go fire my other dentist, once I get a refund (they overcharged me on the crown work according to my insurance statement—figures!). I do have another dentist in the works, who I will visit for the first time in July (for a cleaning). Keeping my fingers crossed that he works out. I hate deceitful dentists!
Here’s what I read since my last update:
Book 8
Title: Devoted
Year of publication: 2020
Author: Dean Koontz
Genre: Horror
Series: N/A
# of Pages: 369
Paper or plastic: Hardcover
How obtained: Purchased
Blurb from Book: Woody Bookman hasn’t spoken a word in his eleven years of life. Not when his father died in a freak accident. Not when his mother, Megan, tells him she loves him. For Megan, keeping her boy safe and happy is what matters. But Woody believes a monstrous evil was behind his father’s death and now threatens him and his mother. And he’s not alone in his thoughts. An ally unknown to him is listening.
A uniquely gifted dog with a heart as golden as his breed, Kipp is devoted beyond reason to people. When he hears the boy who communicates like he does, without speaking, Kipp knows he needs to find him before it’s too late.
Woody’s fearful suspicions are taking shape. A man driven by a malicious evil has set a depraved plan into motion. And he’s coming after Woody and his mother. The reasons are primal. His powers are growing. And he’s not alone. Only a force greater than evil can stop what’s coming next.
Recommend: Yes
My thoughts: I love his dog stories. Reminded me a little of Watchers, but then it became a different story altogether. Which is probably a good thing. Nice little horror story. I enjoyed it very much.
So… How well do you like your dentist? I really hope I found one I can trust. It’s such a crap shoot out there.
Happy Reading!
Stacy
5 comments:
Wow, was that one dentist trying to rip you off! Fire that place and get a new dentist. I can see people like the AC service guy trying to sell you on something you don't need, but not a dentist.
Alex - Sometimes I think everyone is out to rip you off. It's hard to trust anyone nowadays.
Whoa, scary about dentist — horror story in itself! Hope this new dentist is right one. That makes Koontz’s story sound less scary. I was just thinking AC myself, but Alex said it. I learned, sometimes it’s better to follow the technician not the company. A true side story: Family friend took old 1989 Buick Regal into his usual mechanic to fix recently, the owner was on vacation, young repairman looked under the hood and said he couldn’t fix it because there was nowhere to attach cable to run diagnostics. Friend said, “I’ve been bringing car in for years. I don’t need an electrician, I need a mechanic!”
Tanja - I do tend to follow people from their old place of business to their new, but when the old ones retire (which is what my dentist and his hygienist did), there's not much you can do but find a new business. It sucks.
You’re so right — it really stinks. As I said, I do hope you found a good one. I’m rooting for you.
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