Dentist in NYC

January 5, 2007 10:19 AM

Looking for a good dentist in New York City (Manhattan or Brooklyn) who does crowns, bridges, etc. I know this has been asked before, but I'm specifically looking for a dentist who is amenable to flexible payment arrangements, i.e. payment plans.

I don't have dental insurance, but need a significant amount of work done. One dentist quoted me approx. $20,000 for all the work I need, but would not accept anything less than payment as services were rendered, which I cannot afford.

posted by dshargel to health & fitness (4 comments total)

Do shop around. As an indicator ask if they accept medicaid, as those rates are fixed and lower than many dentists will accept. Don't even bother calling if the address is on Park Ave.
posted by StickyCarpet at 11:06 AM on January 5, 2007

I have a wonderful dentist in Manhattan. I believe that she is willing to work out payment plans with people. She's so great, it's worth speaking with her to find out. Her web site is here.

I'm not sure if this is of interest to you, but there's a program called Care Credit that helps you finance the cost of dental work.
posted by discokitty at 12:26 PM on January 5, 2007

I am in the same boat, NYC as well; I had a root canal filled but never capped (it is the last tooth in the bottom back, a molar?) Also I am overdue for a basic check up.

What is the best way for us to take care of oral surgerys and dental care? Is there some kind of insurance plan that is a good deal? Is there anyway for non insurance holders to get some cost reduction with planning in advance?

I've had the tooth uncapped for almost 2 years now, but I know I should take care of it. My previous employer had dental insurance, but I was already over the deductible for the year before I left, and my current employer does not have dental insurance.

Q's:

- Better to find a cheap dentist and pay per check up?
- Any insurances that have cost saving value for the monthly fees?
- Alternative solutions in general for dental care?

(Pardon the hijack dshargel!)
posted by redhotchips at 12:39 PM on January 5, 2007

I grew up in NJ but now live in Manhattan. When I decided to go to a dentist near my apartment, I regretted it. I now try to go to my parents' house in northern NJ and go to a dentist on the weekends. If it's possible, I suggest taking a train to NJ and getting your work done. Even with the travel time, it will end up monetarily cheaper than going to someone in Manhattan. (not sure about Brooklyn)
posted by spec80 at 3:30 PM on January 5, 2007