THEY TRIED TO RIP ME OFF! (Read below)
I visited Willow Cove for a cleaning after not seeing a dentist for about four years. At the time, I didn’t have dental insurance, so I was paying out of pocket. During the visit, they conducted X-rays and a full evaluation, informing me that I had several cavities, gum issues, and needed my sealants replaced.
My fiancé, who also hadn’t been to a dentist in about 12 years, went to Willow Cove the same day as me. Unlike me, he had insurance. Despite his longer gap in dental care, his evaluation revealed no cavities or major concerns.
Later, I obtained insurance but discovered Willow Cove was out-of-network, so I switched to Dental Designs. During my first visit there, they conducted X-rays, a cleaning, and a full assessment. To my surprise, they informed me I had ZERO cavities, no need for sealant replacement, and that my gums were perfectly healthy.
This stark difference between diagnoses left me feeling that Willow Cove may have taken advantage of the fact that I was paying out of pocket. Additionally, during my cleaning at Willow Cove, the hygienist made an inappropriate comment, saying “oh, ewwie,” while cleaning my teeth. This was both unprofessional and embarrassing, leaving me convinced I had serious costly dental problems.
I’ve since researched this issue and learned that A LOT of dental practices exaggerate diagnoses, especially for cash-paying patients. I strongly encourage everyone to seek a second opinion before committing to costly procedures. My experience with Dental Designs confirmed that I didn’t need any of the treatments Willow Cove...
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