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Judgmental bitch. Dental insurance coverage is so much worse than medical it's can be basically non existent
Privilege is blinding. The dentist can't fathom how a "normal" person they are speaking to couldn't afford to go to a dentist. It doesn't even register. The dentist then must assume it was pure laziness or apathy.
It is laziness or apathy. If for 30 years you were unable to spare $100 for a single checkup, then you are either sick or suck at managing money. And if you still can't afford that for 30 years, there are organisations that will do it for free - you just need to reach out to them.
Being unable to put aside $100 for a year, year and a half - sure. Being unable to put aside $100 for thirty years? Yeah, nah.
In addition to the other reasons, there is also the worry of surprise charges. You'll go in for a $100 checkup, only to find a bunch of other "standard" fees and services tacked on at the end. They'll act like this is normal, and you're weird for asking how much it costs up front.
This is twice as bad at the doctor than at the dentist.
Weak argument. You just ask them upfront for the cost or at least brackets. They can act however they want after adding to that cost. You asked upfront, were given the amount and that's what you can pay. Otherwise all you are doing is letting peer pressure drive your actions. Also, a fear of surprise charges is about as much of an excuse as anything else. You are risking a lot by not doing a checkup in so many years, and "surprise charges" isn't a reason to not do it.
Have you ever actually tried this? They often don't even know the brackets up front.
Never had that issue.
So when you asked for a full quote up front, they gave it to you?
Yes
Apparently my standards for dentists have been too low, thanks for the info.