I had a tooth acting weird, causing constant discomfort. Dr. Sigafoos, recommended surgery to address the troubled tooth as well as several deep (4) pockets on that side. I had a 4 hour surgery, and it cost me $6,000 out of pocket, because I did not have dental insurance. I payed cash. I felt that he cared at that time. The tooth did not get better, in fact it hurt more. Something was definitely still wrong with it, which he ignored. The rest of the gums on that side healed, but significantly receded. Soon after I went back so he can check up on the healing process. Out of the blue, he said 'we start on the other side now'. I had no idea I had a problems on the other side. I get my teeth cleaned every 3 months, and NOBODY(!) told me I had problems. The receptionist gave me an estimate.
I was shocked!!!
$14,000 for the next surgery. I asked if they can give me a discount, since I pay cash, but they said no.
I cried all the way home.
A good friend recommended his doctor for a second opinion. The new dentist Dr. Tin Luong had to do and exploratory surgery on the trouble tooth that Dr. sigafoos operated on, just a few weeks prior.
Turns out the root was cracked and had to be removed.
Dr. Sigafoos knew it,(!!!) because he just did the surgery, but never mentioned it was cracked, and cannot be saved. He wanted to make $6000.
If he just removed it, it would cost much less.
The rest of my deep pockets were corrected by my new doctor, Dr. Luong, with a deep cleaning. All my pockets now are 2, some 3. I don't have 4 at all. This deep cleaning cost me a few hundred dollar not $6000 plus $14,000.
Dr. Sigafoos also "forgot" to mention, that the tooth giving me trouble for years had 75% bone loss around it. He as my doctor should've given me a diagnosis. He FAILED to do that too. We as patients, should be able to trust our doctors. It's a shame that dr. Sigafoos NEVER OFFERED deep cleaning where the problem could've been easily resolved. It's a shame, that he finished the surgery on a broken tooth, so he can charge $6,000, and never told me it was broken.
SHAME! Do not go to him. He's dishonest. He doesn't care about patients only money.
In the other hand, I highly recommend Dr. Tin Luong, who is much younger, uses new technology and very HONEST! read more