Dentist is expensive / myLot

Staten Island, New York

November 21, 2025 9:57pm CST

I went to the dentist November 5th. I had cleaning done and the dentist came to see me for a few minutes at most. Cleaning was $150 and the periodic oral evaluation (dentist) was $125. There was an in-office write-off of $80 so I had to pay $195 instead of $275. Since I paid with my credit card I will get $2.93 cash back. It’s not much but I’ll take it. My insurance being out of network sent me a reimbursement check. It was only $22. Wish it was more but at least I got something back. I don’t have the money yet. Since the check is made out to hubby I have to wait for him to deposit the check and give me my money.

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4 responses

marguicha

@marguicha (229589)

• Chile

22 Nov

In my country dentists are not only expensive buy the health insurance companies don´t cover the costs.

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Lena Kovadlo

@lovebuglena (48410)

• Staten Island, New York

22 Nov

Wow! That is not good. What if you can’t afford to pay for the dentist?

Anna

@LadyDuck (489019)

• Italy

22 Nov

@marguicha We also need a separate insurance for the dentist. Only one tooth cleaning per year is covered.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (183189)

• Boise, Idaho

22 Nov

Yeah, better the minute amount than nothing. I know people with good teeth have to pay a premium for good work. Keeping up on it is key. A reimbursement check, huh? Wow!

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Lena Kovadlo

@lovebuglena (48410)

• Staten Island, New York

23 Nov

I don’t always get one. Last time I got nothing.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (183189)

• Boise, Idaho

23 Nov

@lovebuglena .......It is a nice thing on their part.