Dentists - ugh - suggestions?

[HotHolly]

OK, I have to say, finding a dentist that doesnt suck and isnt a crook seems to be an oxymoron.

I had 1 dentist growing up - he was a friend of the family. If you had a tooth abscess in the middle of the night, he would open if you called him and take care of you. He did that for all his clients.

When I went to college in Abilene, I left NY and on the drive down, I cracked a tooth. At least they told me I did. They filed the tooth down and capped it. My NY dentist was pissed b/c I was 18 and the Xray showed no crack or indication the tooth was hurt (and I didnt do anything to it that should have broken it). That was my 1st brush with crappy dentists trying to make a quick buck.

Fast forward - now Im cynical after many more of the same type of crap.

I finally found a dentist that didnt suck and did good work. He retired. New guy makes you do an annual appointment, and then when you have $ to get your fillings, he wants another screening appointment (which is $65) to see what work needs to be done. My old guy didnt do that. Is this the norm? These 2 shared an office for years. I find it bazaar that they are doing things so different.

Anyway, my kids dentist doesnt do that (he says all xrays are good for a year). My old dentist didnt do that (he said the same). What's the norm to get a filling from YOUR dentist - not a new one. So existing patient wants to have work done w/ in a 12 month period? Do they require an additional/ mandatory exam?

HotHolly added 18 Minutes and 7 Seconds later...Double Post Merged Below

And...if anyone has a good dentist in Abilene, feel free to share. Im in the market.

[BeccaJ]

well, ill let you know after my appt on May 8th. My last xray was less than a year ago, soooo we'll see.

Im pretty sure i wont have to have one this time tho.

[Digital Prophet]

Lepow Dental
9125 West Rd
Houston, TX 77064
(713) 937-0050
http://www.lepowdental.com/

I use Dr. Lankford (ask for him). I've known his assistant Kim for ... well over 20 years. Trust me, they are good people. Even Pika likes them and he doesn't like anyone.

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Ooops. Didn't see you were in Abilene. Sorry.

Prophet out.

[RIDDLER STUDIOS]

I had to see both of these guys for an implant and had a positive experience(s) with both of them.

Bloomer Charles R DDS

Hawley Robert Russell DDS

[brad]

If you want to come into Arlington, I know several dentists (each with their own specialties.. don't ask.. its a long, painful story that I'm not finished with yet)... at least one of which, I would trust with my life.

[LEO III]

Good news: I have the best dentist in the world!

Bad news (for you): He's here in Houston.

[photonewb]

I found a dentist here in town based on a recommendation from a co worker, because I wasn't from here and knew nothing. It turned out to be pretty good. I go twice a year for my cleanings as does my wife and 12 year old daughter now. He's taken great care of my daughter every time.