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 comments total)

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 [1 favorite has favorites]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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