Which dentist would you choose for extensive work?

R.

Is there any way to work em both? Which has the better techs, and are you able to choose your tech in either shop?

Stanley, no way. They’d know; one look and they’d know and I don’t want to be on the receiving end of a stainless steel weapon.

I drive a lot anyway so I’d take the 17 mile one who’s cheaper.

You’ ve asked this before. Why not just pick one and get the work done?

Dr. R:
– seventeen miles away
– charges up to half of other dentists
– in demand
– works on two patients at all times(?)
– handsome
– charming
– funny
– modest
– nice
– not rude

Dr S:
– ten miles from here
– great reputation
– expensive
– handsome
– charming
– funny
– modest
– nice
– not rude

Lots of characteristics listed. But I’ve bolded the ones I’d actually care about.

You only get one set of teeth. I think it’s worth the drive and the money. Unless money is an issue, I’d go with whichever one has a better reputation.

Though what does “works on two patients at all times mean”?

R – - – but I have dental insurance, so for me the closer one if he accepted my insurance. Most years I pay only for my insurance and no co-pay, net cost is maybe $35.00.

Get the work done, like the the penguin said.

I’d pick the first one. I’ve never had a dentist that only worked on me at a time.

R

Thanks so much, guys. And for the insurance reminder. I will have to call R tomorrow to see if he accepts mine and I bet he does. Long Darn Ride to his place!!
@raum He has one patient in room A and one in room B and simply rotates. He makes double the money even though he charges less.

I have never known a dentist that works exclusively on one patient at a time. When the nurse comes in to prep you, the dentist is off working with another patient.

@Dutchess_III Seriously?? I was sure he was the only dentist on the planet who did that !! Maybe I’m wrong and he works on three at once.

My dentist exclusively works on me, for the whole 45–60 minutes I’m in the chair.

Well, it also depends on what is being done @rebbel. If it’s just a 6 month cleaning I may not see a dentist except for the last few minutes when he looks over the technician’s findings.

I’d have them both file with insurance, get pre- auth, see which insurance pays the most of. With my insurance, both pre-auth prices are only guaranteed for six months. And you’ll have to check that against your plan max’s and effective dates.

After doing all that, my husband and I pre-paid 955 and had no balance thru his whole process. It was a terrific experience.

My dentist does the same for routine cleanings. I don’t mind for something so minor. But would care if it’s more involved.

Maybe ask how it’s broken down for the procedure you’ll be doing?

My dentist will work on a few at a time but there isn’t a lag. He might numb me and then while it is taking effect, work on someone else. Or the technician is making an impression while he is out of the room. It works.

I would pick one for serious work, or emergencies, and the other for basic stuff, like cavities. So a combination of both.

I believe that you get what you pay for; so, I’d go with the closer, more expensive dude

The one with smaller hands

@Dutchess_III I go twice per year to the dentist, and thrice per year to the dental hygienist, and they both work on me exclusively for the duration of the treatment (that’s paradontitis treatment at the hygienist, and all work that needs to be done at the dentist (ranging from cavities, to crowns, to root canals); most of it being covered by my insurance).
I pay on average about €200 per year from my own pocket (and of course the monthly premium for health insurance (dental work inclusive).

@Aster IMHO Dr. S as it would seem that you’d have his total attention. I am willing to pay more for a good dentist. The guy seeing two patients at a time seems wreckless.

@Aster: You asked about it here: https://www.fluther.com/214762/have-you-noticed-the-latest-technique-dentists-are-using-now-to/

It depends on if you want to drive back more miles in pain or less?
( the quicker that you get home the better, right?)

It depends on what is being done too.

@rebbel, as I said, it also depends on what procedure is being done.

Not at my dentist (which my whole nuclear family frequents).
Also I listed some procedures that I’ve undergone.
If in the future, with different procedures, she goes out of the room to help someone else I’ll inform you.

It’s really OK, rebbel.

Just stating a fact, in response.