If you live in West Covina, CA you deserve an awesome 91791 dentist! But we know it can be tough to find a good dentist in the area. And if you end up with a bad one, it’s going be a mental, physical and emotional pain! The worst part is you never really know that you’ve picked a bad dentist until it’s too late. When you are about 3 hours into that simple tooth extraction and he has taken the drill to you a half a dozen times and currently has his knee on your chest while he pulls and yanks, it strikes you. This guy just might suck at his job. That’s about when the anesthesia wears off.
Sure, there are a whole lot of dentists 91791 who are just great. They know their business and have years of experience under their belts and will treat all their patients well. Then again, everywhere you go you will find bad dentists and dentists who only care about the great dollar bill, and not about their patients. Also, just because a 91791 dentist has 20 or more years of experience, it doesn’t mean that they are good at their jobs or care about their patients.
Fraudulent Dentists 91791
It’s easy to spot and identify a good dentist. They will automatically make you feel comfortable in their office, no matter how invasive the procedure is they are performing. They are gentle and honest and will even tell you when you don’t need a procedure that you thought might be necessary. You like him, your family likes him, and it even appears as though his staff like their jobs.
The wrong dentist however can wreak havoc on both your mouth and your checkbook. California’s largest dental HMO, Western Dental, is a giant dental corporation with over 350 branches in California, Arizona, Texas, and Alabama. There is even a Western Dental office in West Covina, making them one of your friendly 91791 Dentist offices in the area.
Since 1997 Western Dental has been in constant trouble with the authorities for multiple cases of fraudulent dental practices, overbilling, and performing dental services that their patients didn’t even need. In fact, the Western Dental offices were even raided by the FBI at one point. They have settled hundreds of lawsuits filed by angry former patients. In fact, one particular attorney Ed Zinman, told abc7 News that he has personally sued Western Dental over 60 times.
Western Dental is just one example of a terrible dental corporation. There are many private practices, supposedly “family-owned” dentists that will try to take advantage of you and your family.
How to Spot a Fraudulent 91791 Dentist
The first sign that your dentist may not be exactly above board is they tell you that you need to have a procedure done “immediately,” but are vague on the specific details about why you need the procedure. If you start to question them and they become agitated, then that is a clear-cut sign that they are trying to perform an unnecessary procedure for profit.
Another warning sign happens on your very first visit. If suddenly you go to a new dentist and are told that you need a bunch of procedures of a type and quantity that you have never before needed, then it’s likely they are trying to defraud you. If you have never had a cavity before and all of a sudden you need 13 fillings, chances are you are getting scammed. Also, if they are diagnosing you with a bunch of issues that are not covered by your dental insurance then you may want to get a second opinion.
One of the best ways to spot a fraudulent dentist is to ask for x-rays. If they tell you that you need a bunch of fillings, root canals, or extractions that just come out of the blue, then they shouldn’t have any issue going over the x-rays that show these issues in detail. If you ask for the x-rays and get some excuse, it is best that you just stand up and walk out of that office immediately.
How to Protect Yourself and Your Family
Some insurance plans put incentives on in-network dentists, and when these dentists become a part of these insurance networks they agree to extremely low reimbursements for cleaning and exams in exchange for patients. To make up for these low payments they will try to press the patients into procedures not covered by those insurance networks to make extra money. These “in-network” dentists will heavily promote cosmetic dental work and claim it is necessary.
A lot of insurance agencies will try to refer you to their hand-picked dentist inside of their network. Do not let them. Insurance companies only see you and your family as numbers on a spreadsheet. There are plenty of 91791 dentist offices that will take your insurance so you can shop around. Find a dentist based on a referral from a friend or family member who has had a good experience there instead.
City Dental Centers is the Best 91791 Dentist Hands Down
At our West Covina City Dental Center, we know that finding a good dentist is hard. Finding a good dentist that also is affordable is even harder. We handpick our dentists and dental professionals based on their dental skills and how they interact with our customers. We only want the kind of people who work at City Dental Centers to care about our patients and their families.
City Dental Centers is not a dental mill, we are a chain of dental offices that specialize in bringing top-quality dental care to everyone, no matter where they live and in what neighborhood. We will work with your budget so that you and your family can get the best dental care available on the market today.
Call us to make your first appointment and find your family dentist today.
Convenient Dentist Offices in Southern California
Doctor Sam Shahovesi and the team at City Dental Centers are here to provide our patients with the best dental services and dental surgeries for children and adults of all ages. From toddlers to seniors, City Dental Centers offers six convenient dentist offices in Southern California. We even have a dedicated children’s dentist office, City Dental Kids & Braces, to cater to the special physical and emotional needs of children.
Whether you need checkups, x-rays, braces, bonding, teeth whitening, sealants, oral cancer screenings, root canals, crowns, bridges, implants, or tooth extraction, City Dental Centers is here to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible. If you’re looking for a quality dentist that won’t break the bank, give your local City Dental Center a try today.
Contact The Nearest Dentist to You
Ready to experience the best dentists in Los Angeles? Choose one of the convenient dental offices we have surrounding LA. We have dental practices in Azusa, Corona, Lake Forest, Montclair, Pico Rivera, and West Covina. You can call our main line at (888) 624-8933 or reach out to an office directly with the information below. Alternatively, you can visit our new patients & first visits page for more info. We’re so happy you’ve chosen City Dental Centers. We can’t wait to help you along your dental journey and brighten your beautiful smile!
Dentist in Azusa, CA
Location: 483 S. Citrus Ave. Azusa, CA 91702
Phone: (626) 966-3400
Dentist in Corona, CA
Location: 161 McKinley St. STE 102, Corona, CA 92879
Phone: (951) 737-3746
Dentist in Lake Forest, CA
Location: 24602 Raymond Way #210, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: (949) 461-5800
Dentist in Montclair, CA
Location: 5182 Moreno St, Montclair, CA 91763
Phone: (909) 295-3477
Dentist in Pico Rivera, CA
Location: 9400 Whittier Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Phone: (562) 949-2526
Dentist in West Covina, CA
Location: 154 Plaza Dr, West Covina, CA 91790
Phone: (626) 962-1722