This is my recent experience to a dentist. I got a quote for deep cleaning + antibiotics, which cost $1050 WITH dental insurance. Of course it's different from the cost from the insurance provider that we found they put some extra drug in that's not covered. That said, if I want to not do the antibiotics (which I thought was optional as I have no symptoms/pain), they don't want to do the deep cleaning and want me to see a gum specialist instead. Another alternative is to have dental cleaning every 3 months (that's what I was told) to keep it clean. My quick Google research on "Evidence based dentistry" didn't support any of these. Now, does it sounds like a scam to you?
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Deep cleanings and antibiotics do cost more. It sounds like your teeth are really bad. If you dont like how much you are paying there then visit a different dental office. They all have different fees. Also if you need your teeth cleaned every 3 months I suggest (if you have time say you dont work 1 day a week or work half days) go to a dental college or dental hygiene college. Cleanings at the dental hygiene college I went to cost people from the public 25 dollars (even for deep cleanings) because we were students, not being paid. Also it took 4 hours or several 4 hour appointments to complete the cleaning on 1 patient because we were students learning. Check out www.ada.org for dental colleges or dental hygiene programs and call them and visit their clinics IF you have extra time (4 hours in a day at least) to go in.
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