When I initially signed in, I told the receptionist that I was having no problems and would not have any additional work done besides a cleaning. Therefore I did not want to have any dental ex-rays because of radiation and the life time of exposure issues, ect and besides, I wasn't having any problems at all, and as I kept telling them, I wasn't going to get any additional work done.
When I was seated in the chair, the dental assistant, insisted on doing bitewings and ex-rays and an oral evaluation by the dentist. Claiming that it is standard procedure and after a couple of minutes of discussion and objection, I eventually caved and let them do it. Then of course the dentist tried to sell me two "possible" root canals and crowns, where I would "eventually have problems" so I should get the work done today. Of course I declined. My bill was 3 times more than the cleaning should have been because of the exam and ex rays. When I insisted on paying for the exam only, they declined and insisted I pay for everything. This is still outstanding and I refuse to pay. read more