I got So much done for such a reasonable price and have gotten lots of compliments! I posted my…read moreprocess. I had my money up front from saving which made it much easier for them to break down my options, knowing my financial limits.There was No pushing, or pressure. I really dont get what other reviewer's are saying there, unless they just dont know how to say "no thx". I can see they might be put off by the direct approach of the dentist, but otherwise, I don't get it.
I had a lot of work done, and I am still having work done. I put up pics of my process that started in Jan. 2019. The pics are embarrassing, but Dr. Phillips & team deserve more credit than these poor reviews from folks that just didn't hear what they wanted, dont understand pricing of "surgery" or the value of your oral health. Society considers dental work unnecessary, YET dental health and ur smile appearance affects ur every day life constantly. Your teeth effect u mentally&physically everyday. All dentists are expensive. I consulted 5 dentists in person on my condition & sent xrays to 3 in Mexico. I communicated to assess how much it would cost for everything in my mouth. Which was a lot!
Mex. was still cheaper by 35% But it worked out to be more w/ the travel expenses, planning, someone to be with me, risk if anything becomes a problem, and the dentist Warrantying the work is not close by.
I have the most basic Military Dental plan, that only picks up 2k a year.That 2k is pennies when u need dental work. It has to go towards EVERYTHING!
After getting several opinions that ranged from $30k-60k, I ended up choosing him. I was very forward w/ what I wanted & told them exactly how much I had to spend.I know this isn't possible for everyone, but being in pain & watching my teeth fall apart made me prioritize funds that were set aside ONLY for dental work. I wont post what I paid but you can PM-me and I can give you more info. I also knew what I was willing to accept couldn't be fixed, what would be a temp-fix, and what would last. So far, I am so happy to be able to smile again.
When I started seeing the change in my mouth,I wanted to create a "before and after" log. I needed a "starting" pic for it, and I didnt realize how little I smiled so others couldn't see my teeth, until I was trying to find a pic showing my teeth. I just didn't smile w/ teeth.
I attended an event this last week w/Friends that haven't seen me in a year, & all of them made a comment on my teeth!! Even w/ me still missing 3 of my upper teeth in view, The rest of my teeth looked so nice, they didn't notice the missing ones. They all said the same thing and asked for my dentists name. "They look Great! I Would love to have teeth that white and straight!"
I am still in the process of getting 3 implants in the remaining upper spaces plus Got 3 more fillings. This office has been amazing to work with me. A few things if you read other reviews and are skeptical:
-Going to the dentist is embarrassing /scary for the majority of people.You're not special. Everybody feels embarrassed about it! If you're going to the dentist to be coddled about how your teeth are in poor condition, just DONT. Bring ur mom to hold your hand and reassure you every time someone doesn't give u a sympathetic hand-pat. If you're truly going to rate a dentist on there reaction (or lack there of) to your need for emotional support, then be willing to pay for it. Its an exchange of goods & services that relates to your everyday appearance & overall health that results in "Surgery" by a "doctor" in an area of your body that intakes nutrients, is seen everyday, and also can result in a type of pain that effects your daily life. Plz, Consider all that into your "pricing complaints". It's not an insignificant body part. It's a very important one.
-If you think prices aren't "Reasonable", then you haven't done your homework.They all are relatively the same, his are even a bit on the low side for a Cosmetic dentist.
-if you think a lot of steps are not necessary or costly, then do your homework. Instead of putting fault on an office due to sticker shock, just ask the office to explain or say u will call them after you look into it. The ofc gals are great & understanding. They will take the time for u.
-remember!! Dental work always takes time, & healing. Expect a financial commitment. AND mentally prepare for it being a process, its not a quick fix. Most of the time bad reviews of dentists are from folks not hearing what they want price-wise or didn't get enough coddling. I love this office personally and really appreciate the options they made available to me. I can't wait to post final pics after I get my implants throughout the year.