1,100 dollar tooth cleaning?

[shortylickens]

http://consumerist.com/2010/08/do-i-really-need-a-deep-teeth-cleaning.html

How much do you spend on your teeth?
Most I ever dropped was 500 for a crown, and thats cuz I had awesome insurance.

 

[MJinZ]

Deep cleans are not "teeth cleaning". They clean your roots and pull out your gums and shit.

Only need deep cleans if you are risk or beginning to show signs of gum disease.

 

[Alone]

I've never paid a dime. Insurance covers all that.

 

[polarmystery]

I have just spent $5600 on braces if that counts...next I plan on getting them whitened, then getting some porcelain veneers. So it will be about $10k for all of it.

 

[iluvdeal]

My insurance covers my regular exams and cleanings, I can't really say it's free since money gets deducted out of paycheck each month for my dental premiums.

One tip I have is if they recommend extra work which isn't paid for 100% by your insurance, ex. fillings, root canal, etc., negotiate your fee! While the payment the dentist gets from your insurance is fixed, the price you pay is not. Why do you think they don't post prices? I've saved over 50% just by asking them to lower my payment.