This office was a refreshing change for me. Nice view from the windows, friendly staff, soothing music, and a dentist who really examined my x-rays and teeth, and spoke with me to address my individual concerns and needs.
Backstory: I brush and floss every day,. Plus I had a cleaning, exam, and x-rays eight months ago with no problem spots detected.
On Friday I went to Aspen dental to have a free x-ray and exam. I came away with a $1,700 quote, ($300 after my insurance benefits were applied), for work I "needed" to have done. They wanted to fill what they called a "pinhole cavity" that would "take five minutes" to fill, and told me I have gingivitis and refused to give me any cleaning at all unless I agreed to have my teeth "scraped" and a "gingival rinse" applied.
Today I went to see Dr. Potkay. She looked carefully at my x-rays and told me I have no cavities. She gave me the cleaning herself and suggestions for my personal teeth cleaning routine. And she didn't even charge me my $5 insurance copay. I trust her and would recommend her to anyone that wants a dentist who cares about your welfare and not just your wallet. read more