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Most medical service providers, dentists and doctors included, know that cash-payers statistically will not get more of the cosmetic or larger procedure done. Cash payers look at the bill, examine the fees, and generally are wiser with their funds than someone who routinely pays a copay and just let's the insurance handle it for them. It's a long-term perspective. I don't blame them, but I do highly commend those who will work willingly and happily with cash payers!
Actually it's quite the opposite. Many people who lean heavily on insurance avoid paying out of pocket for anything if possible, especially elective work like cosmetics. A significant portion of people who do get that cosmetic work are cash paying.
Most of my colleagues will discount cash paying customers if treatment is paid in full prior to initiation.
Have you tried using sensitive teeth toothpaste? Your situation sounds suspiciously like one I had years ago--I had terrible pain, and yet my dentist assured me that there was nothing wrong with any of my teeth. (and when a dentist REFUSES to do expensive and unnecessary dental work on you, that's a *good* thing! He/she's a keeper!)
We use Dr. Rex Card off Falls of the Neuse. I have a hairline crack in a tooth that will eventually need a crown, but we've been "watching" it for years. I believe an unscrupulous dentist would make it seem more of an urgent issue.
I'm glad to hear you've found a dentist who doesn't just go in and drill and crown unnecessarily. I had a wonderful dentist where I used to live, and he let us in on a lot of the Dentist "BS" that we can sometimes hear. It's much better to be conservative with teeth and only do what's necessary but so many are into maximizing profits and doing a lot of unnecessary work. Mine, as well, had watched some hairline cracks for many years. Also, very small cavities can actually repair themselves or simply not grow into anything worse. Yet some dentists will go right in and make a huge hole, destroying the natural tooth when it's not needed.
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Glad to hear this.
