While I understand the concern, it seems odd that a patient
would want to choose their dentist based solely on price or coupon received in
the mail. After all, the quality of your dental treatment should be of equal,
if not greater importance.
A few telephone surveys to the dentists in the area you desire
should give you a general idea of the range of fees.[1] You should know that many dental offices will be put off
by such inquires for a couple of reasons. First, while there are many cookie cutter
aspects to what dentists charge in your routine maintenance, each patient
presents a unique set of circumstances and delivery challenges. A phone call from a person
"checking out the best prices in town" doesn't typically fit that
ideal of doctor- patient relationship. It’s really not like buying tires
or getting an oil change.
Second, that phone inquiry on price often result in "apples
and oranges" comparisons. Without an examination by the dentist it
is impossible for the dental office to know exactly what work is needed, and so
it is impossible for them to give you an accurate idea of the fee or the
treatment. Uniqueness creates a possible variation in the treatment and
the fees associated with the treatment.
Third, even using the same dental terminology when calling
various dental offices can result in different interpretations of the work
being asked about.
Fourth, most dentists consider a consultation appointment an
excellent way for a potential patient to determine the cost of the specific
dental treatment they need and for the patient an excellent way to meet and
experience the office environment in which the treatment will be performed.
Many dentists will likely no-charge an examination fee for this visit. And if
there is a charge the receptionist making your consultation appointment should
be able to quote this fee precisely.
Finally, ask your friends and coworkers who their dentist is.
Reputations travel, and your friends will know who has treated them
well and will most likely have an insight into the fees charged by their
dentist compared with other dentists in your area. Read our review:
If we can be of assistance feel free to give us a call for a
free consult.
Novy Scheinfeld, DDS,
PC
290 Carpenter Drive,
200A
Atlanta (Sandy
Springs), GA 30328
404-256-3620
[1] And what’s interesting about this process is
that in no way could you do this with a physician and their services.
They don’t have a clue what they charge for their services.
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