Thank you NikoSan! Good ideas. But I never fail to get caught in little fibs like that. They'll ask me where I went to school and if I had Mr. so and so for and instructor, blah blah. I'm not quick in that department, so I just don't go there 
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Oddly enough I actually got feedback on Yahoo Answers. Someone from the MIDWEST said they had a recent quote on exactly the same procedure for < half the price. That got me digging. I called my old periodontist (who doesn't take my discount policy) and asked them for their standard rate per quandrant. They said $290.00 is their book price, but there can be some factors that change that. I do have all my wisdom teeth, i can understand how that could make a difference, but still $425 vs $290 ?
I also found a (new) website who gave an average cost for my area. Brighter.com. Yes, They are trying to sell a "discount" dental policy, but they gave local dental offices who accept them. I called one and had good feedback from staff there. I learned some regular dentist have hygenists who are qualified and can perform this procedure. i.e. you don't have to see a periodontist. Big difference in price.
Enough details for now. If anyone want's more info, post here and ask. I'll share
.Oddly enough I actually got feedback on Yahoo Answers. Someone from the MIDWEST said they had a recent quote on exactly the same procedure for < half the price. That got me digging. I called my old periodontist (who doesn't take my discount policy) and asked them for their standard rate per quandrant. They said $290.00 is their book price, but there can be some factors that change that. I do have all my wisdom teeth, i can understand how that could make a difference, but still $425 vs $290 ?
I also found a (new) website who gave an average cost for my area. Brighter.com. Yes, They are trying to sell a "discount" dental policy, but they gave local dental offices who accept them. I called one and had good feedback from staff there. I learned some regular dentist have hygenists who are qualified and can perform this procedure. i.e. you don't have to see a periodontist. Big difference in price.
Enough details for now. If anyone want's more info, post here and ask. I'll share
