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From: jmc@riccb.UUCP (Jeff McQuinn )
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Subject: Re: Tooth Decay...
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Date: Tue, 20-Aug-85 08:22:08 EDT
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> Called up a new dentist a while ago for a full exam.
> Asked how much it cost and was told $160 (NYC *is* expensive!)
> 
> Went for the exam.  Was told to come back a week later for
> further cleaning. Came back, got two cavities filled,
> and got the rest of the cleaning done.
> 
> I was then presented for a bill for $340.  Seems like the doc
> wants to charge me for the second visit, and for the fillings.

What the hell did this guy do for $160 if he DIDN'T clean your teeth or
do any repair work?  Sounds to me like this guy charged you $160 to 
get aquinted  and shoot $15 worth of X-rays.  Doctors in Chicagoland
charge only $25 - $50 for an office visit.  Dentists in this area charge
about $25 for cleaning, and about $70 a tooth for repairs.  Panaramic X-rays
go for about $35.  Sounds to me like this guy (maybe all NYC dentists) is
ripping you off!

Still I think you are obliged to pay the bill.  Your first statement implies
that you were told the $160 was for an EXAM.  It should have been therefore
logical to assume that further work would cost more.  (My God though, $340
for an exam, two cavities and a cleaning?)

                                       Jeff McQuinn just VAXing around

--> $340 <-- Man, I should have been a thief (uh, I mean dentist)