Back for an update. During the time I was a patient of Skinner, Ossakow & Associates, they duped me into believing what I had was Invisalign when it actually was not. I discovered this when a friend showed me her ACTUAL BRANDED Invisalign braces. COMPLETELY fraudulent business and egregious "professional" behavior. Bunch of hackjobs. Trusted this practice and their "practices" were a total FARCE. I wish I had never paid them a dime for their fake "Invisalign". I actually had to have an attorney contact them on my behalf when they sent my account to a collection agency. Mind you, they didn't receive remainder of payment because my treatment was STILL incomplete and they had given me counterfeit Invisalign. SMH. read more

I went for dental cleaning and exam. Doctor Skinner found that I need 3 root canals, 2 crowns and 2 feelings. I do not feel any pain and I do not see any cavities or problems with my teeth. I think he is trying to make money out of the patients. I came only for cleaning and exam, which is completely covered by the insurance, but he charged me for more services that I did not ask and I was not aware of. Stay away from this office! read more

Dr. Lee is Great dentist I couldn't be happier with the work he does. Also, Tania is one of the most outstanding dental assistant I have ever met. They always treating their patients with care. I would totally recommend them. Even the receptionist are very helpful. read more

I came here back in December because I had a Groupon. It was a decent experience, but they told me I had 3 cavities and handed me an estimate for over $700 to fix them. I received a job offer and moved out of state, so did not go back. And lo and behold when I went to the dentist here - no cavities. Zero. And I don't think cavities disappear on their own. So those who have the gut feeling that this place may just want your money may be right. read more

My daughter and I have been coming here since the practice has first opened. Dr Skinner has the most amazing touch with his skills and technique. They are honest and excellent technique. My daughter who is now 23 actually looks forward to going to the dentist! Still drives from Falls Church! The staff is kind excellent, followup and never try to sell you what you don't need. The office is impeccable. Highly recommend this office ! read more

Wow! I have been going to Dr Ossakow for over 9 years now and I can't speak more highly about him! From the second you walk in the door the dr's and staff make you feel completely as ease.The office is very clean and friendly and the Dr's really make you feel relaxed about the whole experience! My 3 year old Son loves going for his cleanings and I will be taking my Daughter just as soon as she is old enough. If you are wondering if you should give these guys and try - I wouldn't hesitate! Five stars just doesn't do them justice! read more

I've never been to a dentist, doctor or other professional's office where everyone was so friendly, helpful, proficient, quick and proficient. From the ladies at the front desk to the dental hygienist to the dentist himself, everyone was wonderful to work with. They explained everything they were doing in a friendly manner, went over billing with me, answered all questions with a smile. The office itself is very clean, well maintained and open while still feeling privet. I can't give them enough praise! read more

I've been a patient there for several years now. Unfortunately, Dr. Ossakow retired and Jane, the great office manager, left. I had gotten pre-approval for a scaling and root planning and their office never even called me to set up an appointment. The new front office staff is not very friendly; due to business issues I had to cancel an appointment and they right away said that they require 24 hours notice or I would be charged. My previous hygienist there was awesome, and since I received "bleaching for life" gave me 3 or 4 syringes of bleaching material whenever I came in for a cleaning. The new staff said that wasn't policy and I could only get 1! I am now past due on my cleaning as well as the scaling but might have to look for a new dentist. I just don't feel comfortable there anymore. Dr. Ossakow and Jane were the best! read more

I recently had my top two wisdom teeth taken out by Dr. Durr and it was truly the most painless and quick tooth extractions I've ever had (I took a few out when I had braces). I'd been bracing myself after hearing all the horror stories of wisdom teeth removal but Dr. Durr did his work so effectively-- little bleeding, little swelling, and out of there in 15 minutes and I was awake for the whole thing. Dr. Durr and his staff were helpful in calming my nerves as well. If you need wisdom teeth extractions, Dr. Durr is the person you want to see! read more

I should have found a new dentist after the first time their Centreville office gave me the hard sell for a wisdom tooth removal. But I was dumb and accepted a 22 Dec appointment; and got another hard sell; plus they forgot to tell me I had hit the 2010 limit on my insurance; and they sent me the full price bill to pay. I called and e-mailed the office manager but got "too bad" in reply; and then she told me to blame my technician for the problem. This was really sad. The technician I saw was very pleasant and professional, but these guys have lost my and my family's business forever because their office management is cash hungry. They only care about cash flow; not patients. If you do see them; get the visit cost in advance from the office staff and get a second opinion on what they recommend. read more

I went in to the Tyson's office and admittedly hadn't been to the dentist in a number of years. I was told I had 10 cavities...although a number of them were small or just beginning. They charged me in advance, and I had 8 of them filled. I was told I would have to schedule an appointment for the last 2, because 1 needed a crown (the tooth I went in about in the first place) and the one next to it should be done at the same time. I had 8 cavities filled, but I had already paid for 10. They called about $170 I owed them, and the first time I explained I had paid for 10, only had 8 done, why should I owe money? No response was given. 3 months later I started receiving calls again, and this time I was told "they found another cavity during the procedure and filled it" with out telling/advising me. I will not be returning. read more

A year ago, I was due for a cleaning and came here because I had a Groupon. In hindsight, I realize that businesses have Groupons because they need more business (i.e. money). This dental practice is, above all, a business trying to make money. During my cleaning, the hygienist and Dr. Ossakow found a cavity. Dr. Ossakow also said that an old filling needed to come out and be replaced with a crown. So the $50 I saved on a cleaning turned into a $2000+ procedure that left me with a crown on my molar that hurts whenever I chew on it and whenever it's exposed to heat or cold feels extremely painful. None of this was the case before. I wish I had gotten a 2nd opinion. My tooth has been throbbing lately and I have made an appointment with a dentist (NOT Ossakow!) to clean up the mess he created. I am so unimpressed with Dr. Ossakow and would not recommend him. Hot tips: - Get a 2nd opinion on any dental work suggested. - Don't use a Groupon for services where your health and well being are concerned. read more

Everyone at the Centreville location is absolutely wonderful, from the Doctors, to the hygienists, to the front desk staff. We have always seen Dr. Ossakow, who personally, you can't say enough good things about. Recently, Dr. Lim has been seeing Dr. Ossakow's patients, and we couldn't be happier with him. Dr. Lim is kind, gentle, and clearly explains everything. For someone with major dental anxiety, I would not hesitate to see Dr. Lim. I highly recommend him. read more

Initially I thought this was a good place to have my teeth cleaned etc but unfortunately due to the reception staff I will most definitely not come back. The dentist where fine but when it came to payment i was over charged and it took quite a few phone calls to resolve the issue. Maria was very unprofessional, coming across very abrupt on the phone and telling me she would call me back which never happened.Jane was extremely patronizing to me which obviously escalated the situation and was the breaking point for me to take my business elsewhere. Why would I go back to a place like this when the staff don't understand good customer service! Ladies I think you need a refreshers course in customer service and how to speak to people on the phone. read more

I have to agree completely with Steve L's review, and this one has been the subject of much thought and debate. The offices and facilities are squeaky clean and the dentist and hygenists are very personable and professional. I had a gold crown fall off and I brought it back to see if it could be reseated. Instead, a replacement was ordered. My original crown disappeared and had I not said anything, I know it would have went home with someone. It took some time to "find" it so perhaps it had already gone out the door with someone who was collecting "free" gold. The front desk personnel ran hot and cold. Sometimes they were pleasant and other times I found them to be rude and unhelpful. Surely it should not be too much trouble to explain a charge I did not understand. Instead, I got "the attitude". As Steve L. mentioned, I believed I was being hustled for unneeded services. They explained my insurance limits and arranged appointments before and after January 1st so they could maximize payments over two different years. I did not realize this until much later, and Steve L. has confirmed my suspicions. Thankfully, I dropped off of their radar and have since found another dentist to deal with. Just found this and it describes my encounters here perfectly: http://www.vox.com/2014/10/13/6957627/dentist-rip-off Check it out and do your own conclusions. read more

I just have to update, because I have had a difficult time getting to VA for my last 2 cleanings. I was forced to try a dentist in NY. I went to 2 different offices for 2 cleanings, and they were both total nightmares. I guess I've been spoiled by the treatment at Dr. Skinner and Ossakow's office, but from now on, I will be sure to always find a way to VA for my dental appointments no matter what it takes. read more

Nobody really gets excited about going to the dentist. But since ive been going to Dr Ossakow at least I can say I definitely don't dread it! No matter what work I needed to get done Dr Ossakow and the staff made me feel completely comfortable and relaxed! I've been very happy with all the work he's done and the best part is I never felt a thing so it put me at ease if I ever had to go back for anything else! The girls at the front desk were nice and they sent me reminders for my appointments. My sister saw Dr Skinner when she went to the office and she was very happy with his work too! Shelly is my hygienist and I love her! I've referred all of my friends and family to this practice, and even though I've moved to Manassas I will never switch dentists! read more

I have been incredibly impressed with the staff and professionalism at Skinner Ossakow and Associates. My family and I switched to them around 2 years ago and they have been incredibly accommodating to us as week juggle our 2 boys during family appointments. They've made our whole family feel comfortable by giving toys to the kids and making their first dental appointments memorable. Awesome, awesome, awesome and highly recommended read more

I hadn't been to a dentist in 5 years so I was a little scared going in a long time. Overall, my experience was great, but there were some bad things. Bad: 1) I thought my first visit was for a cleaning, but turned out it was only for xrays and an exam 2) They tell you they accept your insurance, but you have to pay upfront 3) They are super expensive and don't accept payment plans 4) Even though they don't accept payment plans, when I was waiting in the office for a procedure one of the front desk staff was asking another company to let her do a payment plan for something. Pretty hypocritical if you ask me. Good: 1) The office staff is really nice 2) The hygienists are excellent. I went in for a deep cleaning and a cavity and I left in no pain and had no pain the next day 3) The dentists are really nice and personable 4) Hours are convenient and they work with you So that is 4 good and 4 bad, however I think the good outweigh the bad. The fact that I left pain free and stayed pain free is worth it. I did get the insurance estimate beforehand, so I know how much out of pocket I will have to pay and for not having gone to the dentist in 5 years I think it's worth it. I recommend this office! read more

Dr. Skinner has been my dentist for 10+ years...and there is a reason for that. He is a master at his craft...i do not trust ANYONE ELSE with my teeth. I went to another dentist for a short period of time but learned my lesson...Dr. Skinner is the best and nobody else comes close to measuring up. He even managed to give my daughter a novacaine shot...in her gums...without her feeling it. And she is TERRIFIED of needles. I do agree that they are pricey....but sometimes the best are the most expensive. Dr. Skinner doesnt B.S me either...he knows if i can afford it i will do it...but doesnt make me feel bad if i cant do every suggested treatment. I love these guys...and Bree is the BEST dental tech they have. read more

It's been four years since I've been a client and I could not be more pleased with my decisions to switch dentists. I am always greeted with a warm smile and treated like a person and not a checkbook. I have referred all of my friends. read more

My family and I have been getting our teeth cleaned and repaired at this office for several years, however, I will now be looking elsewhere for services . I see another review on here showcasing the unprofessional attitude of a particular front desk employee Maria. I was unable to leave work exactly on time and Friday traffic was also a contributing factor. I arrived 20mins after my appointment time. I let them know my name and that I had an appointment scheduled, Maria was very abrupt and rude in her response about being late, basically scolding me. The other receptionist, Jane, was very nice and professional and understood the circumstances and quickly rescheduled me. read more

I have been going to this dentist for a few years now. (very close to my house) Basic cleanings, nothing else. I needed a filling replaced on a lower tooth. They have literally called 3 times to reschedule the same appt. Totally unacceptable service! Really disappointed that patient's don't come first in their practice. If I was a new patient looking for a dental practice I would think twice. read more

NEVER GO HERE!!!! I went to their Tysons corner office. They are complete cheat. First they gave me a treatment plan, which said I have to pay only $34 for both of my cavities. After the treatment, they gave me a bill for $223. The reason is they used composite resin instead of amalgam. The treatment plan was based on amalgam, but they provided composite resin service. When I asked about it, they said the treatment plan is only estimate. Sure..the actual amount being 6 times more than estimate. read more

We recently moved to Centerville and I was in search of a dentist. We decided to use this group. Both my daughter (18) and I went for a cleaning and checkup visit. I was told that my daughter has 8 cavities and she needed to have them filled immediately or they will become a problem soon. I was a bit shocked to find out she ended up with eight cavities since her last check up with our previous dentist and decided to get a second opinion. We requested to get our x-rays and made an appointment with another dentist in our area. We were told she did not have a single cavity. She has what is called soft teeth. She should pay more attention to flossing and use a rinse with fluoride. They were shocked that Skinner Ossakow & associates recommended her to get them filled. You can make your own decision about using these folks but one thing for sure we are not going back. read more

I just left this office and I am absolutely appalled. I have been a patient at the Chantilly/Fairfax office for awhile. I HAVE NOTHING BUT GREAT THINGS TO SAY ABOUT EVERYONE THERE. The Centreville office, however is deplorable. While there for an emergency root canal I was debating getting a tooth extraction that is badly needed and from which I am in great pain. I told both the financial/office manager and the receptionist that I would only commit to their office if I could get it done this Friday. The dentist's wife is due to have a baby any day now. After taking this Friday off I asked not one, not two but three times what will happen if the dentist is out on scheduled paternity leave on Friday. They looked at me straight in the face and lied not once, not twice but THREE times and told me if the dentist isn't there then Dr Durr would be there to do my extraction. I was adamant about needing it done on Friday. Today when I was there I found out that if my dentist isn't there on Friday due to the birth of his baby, THERE WILL BE NO OTHER DENTIST TO DO MY MUCH NEEDED EXTRACTION. All I wanted was an explanation as to why I was lied to. And the receptionist LIED TO ME ONE LAST TIME AND DENIED EVER SAYING IT. Just straight up lied. These people lied to me to get me to schedule the extraction knowing that if the dentist went on paternity leave that I could not get my extraction completed. And they are rude to boot. Luckily I had a back- up plan and I have scheduled my appointment with a REPUTABLE office for this Friday. STAY AWAY FOLKS. Go to their Chantilly/Fairfax Office where you will be treated as a human not a cash cow. read more

Their $99 coupon for a "free" cleaning is a rip off. You will not get a cleaning but they will tell you to come back and spend hundreds of dollars on a "deep" cleaning. It's a classic bait and switch. Sleazy!!! read more

I am so glad I switched to this dentist office. Every trip to the dentist has been much better than where I was going before. Nothing but the best service from the time I first contacted them. read more

Great team! From the front desk to the hygienist to the docs. They are transparent in their proposals without overselling unnecessary treatment. The docs just want their patients to be happy and satisfied, so they listen and set realistic expectations. Wonderful professionalism! read more

Best staff ever! Not many people look forward to going to the dentist but the anxiety is definitely less when everyone there is so warm and understanding. They are all more than willing to explain procedures, billing, you name it. I've been to a lot of dentists and they are the best!! read more

I have used Skinner & Ossakow for the past couple of years for my basic teeth cleaning and was impressed with that service. This drove my decision to use them for additional services. I was however shocked at the terrible service I received! All this practice has to offer is a clean environment and smiling staff! I scheduled a teeth whitening appointment expecting similar professional services, I was given a $399 estimate but told I could get additional discount from the dentist once I came in for my appointment. A few minutes later the front desk called to say the dentist went through my records and insisted I had to fill "cavities they discovered" about a year ago before I could get the whitening done. I asked for a quote for the 3 cavities and was given a figure just above $600 and again told I could get a better discount from the dentist since I already had a standing 10% as a cash paying customer (I have always paid for services fully with cash). Appointment day, I was taken in by an assistant who I asked about the effectiveness of the whitening proceedure- she told me to expect to get between 4-7 shades lighter so I pointed her to a tiny chip on one of my incisors and she said the dentist would look at it. She took my impressions for the tray and applied a numbing gel before calling in the dentist who gave me 3 shots to numb the area. Up till this point, everything was smooth sailing, both dentist and assistant were full of smiles. She showed him the incisor I spoke about earlier and he said he would take care of it. The dentist filled all 3 cavities which I am convinced now were non issues (since I have had no issues before) and also filled the chip tooth and left the whitening procedure to the assistant. Two 20 minute sessions of opalesence whitening were performed and to my disappointment, I looked in the mirror and there was no improvement!!! My teeth looked like they had just been cleaned. At that point, I knew I made a mistake and dejectedly walked to the reception to sort out the bill and that's where the drama began! 1) The front desk lady informed me that the whitening was actually $699 but she had mistakenly communicated a $399 figure so it could not be further discounted.....hmmm...surprising - I had a 15 minute wait, she had all the opportunity to communicate this but decided the most opportune was after my procedure wax completed - sounds convenient! 2) The incisor I had filled was $362 ( first time this was being communicated)- shocked! Both dentist and assistant conveniently missed mentioning this was going to be significantly more expensive compared to the quote on the 3. 3) No additional discount could be given. I struggled to talk through the numbness and told the lady there was no way I was going to pay that much for a minute's filling especially as all this treatments were communicated as mandatory (a prerequisite to the whitening) which was totally a waste of money. She quickly offered me a payment plan - the option to pay twice for the fillings. It did not change the amount, but at least offered me respite since I was paying cash. I made the first payment and left feeling very dissatisfied and ripped off! A few hours later, after the anaestasia had worn off, I realized the cavities were overfilled and whenever I bit down, I felt like a huge seed between my teeth so I called the office and was asked to come in the next day to have it corrected. I went in the next day and the same assistant took me in and after an assessment, went to fetch the dentist to perform the correction. To my chagrin she returned without the dentist to say since I was on a payment plan, I had to complete the final payment (second payment from the previous day on the same treatment which was due in 30 days) the next month before any correction could be done. I sat in shock and disbelief as I was just asked to go about with the discomfort for a month because of a payment plan offered me based on their own financial communication blunders! This displayed the practice's emphasis on getting your money with no consideration for their professional credibility! I asked to see the dentist but was told he was on a "long distance conference call" ( lies). By this time, I was visibly upset and said I would wait. The front desk lady came to offer an explanation but I quickly read through the lines and realized all they cared about is scheming and suggesting all sorts of hoax treatments just to get your money and did not care about customer satisfaction or service delivery! I believe there is more to good dentistry than cleaning and filling cavities!!! Bottom line, I was offered 20% off the rest of the payment and was forced to pay it immediately. Only then did Dr. Ossakow come to the treatment room (the conference call had suddenly ended once I agreed to pay I guess - surprising). I'm definitely never going near this money hungry dentist whose professional ethics are questionable! read more

Don't trust them!! Don't fall for the "FREE TEETH WHITENING" scam. I have been going to them for 10 years and I finally smartened up and went somewhere else. Pretty much every other time I go, they find a cavity. When I first went to them, it was because I had a coupon for a "free" tooth whitening. Yeah, right! That was quite the scam! I still haven't received my tooth whitening 10 Years Later! They keep telling me that they can't do the teeth whitening because they have to fill another cavity. That doesn't even make sense!! When I went 2 years ago, again the dentist found another cavity. Shocker!! I chose not to have it filled because I was suspicious. Then I went back 6 months later, I asked the hygienist about the cavity and she said she didn't see anything on the x-ray. It must've been a pre-cavity, which can be reversed with extra good brushing. So, when the dentist came in, I asked if I could finally get the "free" teeth whitening kit. He told me no because I still had a cavity plus I had another one on the other side of my mouth. I told him the hygienist didn't think it was still there. He looked angry and made the hygienist go in the hallway with him and I heard him yell at her. The hygienist then said she made a mistake. There really was a cavity. I asked to see the xray to see it and she looked nervous and said she would have to ask the dentist if that was allowed. The dentist came back in and arrogantly told me that would be pointless because my untrained eye wouldn't notice the cavity. So last year I went to a different dentist and he didn't find any cavities. I feel like a fool that I trusted Skinner and Ossakow. I am doubtful that I needed to have the other 5 cavities filled. I recently told my new dentist about my bad experience at Skinner and Ossakow. He said I am not the first person he has heard get duped by them. It makes him angry because S&O give all dentists a bad name. I just wanted to warn you!!!!!!! read more

Excellent, fast service. Everyone is competent and friendly and they don't mind answering questions. My teeth look great and they were extremely thorough. Loved my hygienist, Annie! Very gentle. Will be going back! read more

This review is specifically for Dr. Skinner, who is the most gentle, detail-oriented dentist I've ever met. He is an excellent listener and takes your concerns seriously, down to the smallest detail. I'm super, super picky about my teeth so when I say this guy is awesome, it's a big deal. read more

NOT TRUSTWORTHY. Me and my husband have been going there for a couple of years now and recently I started to pay more attention about their billing. they charge you "estimates", what the heck is that!? they say it takes too long to hear back from our insurance so they charge us an estimate until they receive the correct amount from our insurance. why not charge me once you get the correct amount instead of guesstimating what I should pay?. After that I started paying more attention to the billing (which sucks) and notice inconsistences... I called my insurance and they gave me a detailed statement of what was being submitted from the dentist, what was being covered and what my responsibility was; they had overcharged me in one of their guesstimates! and when I called to ask for an explanation for the overcharge (which had been for a visit several months ago) the response I got was: oh, yeah we noticed that and a check should had been sent to you? you haven't gotten it? .... I was like ..really? and then after that more inconsistences happen. I believe they don't have a clue of what's going on, the reception has so many hands involve that they don't know what the one does and what the other one didn't. (right hand has no clue what the left does). We had changed insurance at one point and gave them the new information and after the change one of our visits was submitted to the wrong insurance! (the visit had been in the beginning of the year 2012) after we received a letter from our old insurance saying we weren't covered I contacted them to fix the problem and tell them (for the second time) that we had a new insurance and that they should already have the new info, they said oh, yeah this will be resubmitted to the new insurance.... but this wasn't resubmitted for several months (in those months I had some work done) and I wasn't aware of this until I received a bill having to pay out of pocket because I had already max out my deductible. if this would've been submitted on time I would have known how much did I have left in my deductible and I wouldn't have gotten all the work done in my mouth but wait until the next deductible cycle/next year to get the work done so it could have been covered by my insurance. grrrrr I was really upset about this! I went back only one more time because I needed a tooth fixed (thinking it was their responsibility to fix it) because the filling I had done left a hole in between my teeth and I couldn't eat anything without getting food stuck and this make my gums hurt...and then again ANOTHER disappointment ....I was being charged $80 dollars for getting it fix!!! for a hole the doctor had left in between my teeth I was being charge $80!! shouldn't this be for free since is a fix of something HE did wrong? ... When I asked the receptionist all she said was: well, he is charging you because there was equipment that had to be used... and whatnot and she also said "this should be covered for the insurance" ... Like a previous review said, they try to charge you as much as they can until you are max out in your insurance. Needles to say, I cancelled our next cleanings and wont be going back there for sure! Make sure you pay close attention to what your are being charge EVERYTIME you go! read more

Let me first start off by saying I'm a 29 year old healthy male that has never had a cavity or any major dental work. My former dentist recently retired so I needed to find a replacement dentist that I could trust- I did not find that at Skinner & Ossakow. After what I thought was going to be a routine cleaning, Bree and Dr. Skinner informed me that I needed FOUR fillings and I was a strong candidate for periodontal disease. Of course this was going to cost me $2,000 to fix. I went to get a second opinion and it turns out I needed ZERO fillings and with proper flossing and brushing, any concerns of periodontal disease can be taken care of within 3 months. These guys have a VERY aggressive and expensive approach to dental care. Approach with extreme caution, and always get a second opinion if you're just not sure. read more

Run, don't walk! Fine for cleanings, but as soon as you require any treatment, the see dollar signs. They wanted me to go through several procedures at once and taunted me when I wanted to break it down into treatments to make it more manageable by cost. read more

I was a first and one time patient at Skinner and Osakow in 2008. I had neglected going to the dentist for several years and read several positive reviews of the practice. After my consultation I was informed that I had some periodontal issues and that I would not be eligible for a basic cleaning as I was in need of root scaling. We have a history of periodontal disease in my family and I was thankful to finally have this issue being addressed. I was told they would have to perform the scaling over two days and that I would be given information about my insurance coverage and a general estimate. After the first day I received a bill of roughly $400 which I paid without question on the spot. The bill included services not covered by insurance and antibiotics for deep gum pockets which I was informed in advance would not be covered by insurance and would cost $50 per deep pocket, to which I consented. The second day was similar except that by bill leaving the office was close to $3000. I was informed by the receptionist, rather rudely, that my insurance benefits for the year had been used up the first day. I was told that payment was due prior to leaving the office. I dutifully paid every dollar in my bank account which left the bill short by a little over $200. I told the receptionist that I would call in later that day and pay the remainder by phone. She told me that payment was due at the time of service; however since I had no other option at the time I called in the remainder of the payment within two hours. Although this experience was several years ago now, I still get upset thinking about it. I have learned that a root scaling shouldn't have cost $3000 + $2500 of my annual insurance coverage + the $400 I paid the first day. I have also learned that a reputable dentist will go over an estimated price in advance if a procedure is expensive. As a young adult who had never had to deal with paying my own dental bills, I can't tell you how this altered my opinion about dental care. At first I just assumed that dental care, even with insurance was so cost prohibitive that I would never be able to afford to have a healthy mouth. Now years later I understand I should have questioned the bill in a more effective manner, and I should have held them more accountable at the time. Now so many years later I want to just share my experience and hopefully prevent someone else from having a similar one. read more