Like I Need Another Hole In My Head.

May 20, 2009 6:01 AM

No Insurance-Filter: I suspect I need some minor dental work done, where can I get it done cheaply and quickly in NYC? Caveat: No Insurance, but some savings.

I've heard horror stories about NYU Dental school, but I've gone to Dental Schools for cleanings and minor work all through childhood without a problem (No Cavities! ever!), is it really that bad?

Anyone know a decent dentist in the metro area or know where I can find one?

posted by The Whelk to Health & Fitness (8 answers total)

Best answer: I've had wonderful experiences at Norman Dental Associates. They were compassionate and reasonable with me about my lack of insurance at the time.
posted by hermitosis at 6:09 AM on May 20, 2009 [1 favorite]

My friend had a very good (and cheap) experience at NYU dental school.
posted by Ollie at 8:49 AM on May 20, 2009

Response by poster: Any idea what the costs are at NYU or Norman? Sorry, I fail at being an adult.
posted by The Whelk at 11:50 AM on May 20, 2009

second norman dental associates! dr erin teague and dr juliana yun are very nice. they don't deal with insurance and cost much less as a result; also they only take cash or checks.
posted by lia at 9:42 PM on May 20, 2009

i can't remember exactly how much cleaning cost, but i think it was about $150 or so for cleaning + x-rays.
posted by lia at 9:46 PM on May 20, 2009

Response by poster: Good News: Normal Dental Associates is a wonderfully polite, clean, brightly-lit office with helpful nurses and dentists.

Bad News: Not so cheap! Turns out my wisdom teeth gotta go. I guess not going to the dentist for almost 7 years has caught up with me. Ah well.
posted by The Whelk at 1:51 PM on June 4, 2009

Response by poster: Lia: I got Dr. Teague!
posted by The Whelk at 1:51 PM on June 4, 2009

Response by poster: Oh! And they accept credit cards now, FYI
posted by The Whelk at 4:33 PM on July 3, 2009