Question:
I need allot of dental work but don't have dental insurance. Who is a
good, but reasonably priced dentist Boulder? Whom should I avoid?
Answer:
Avoid "Perfect Teeth" franchise-type offices' . My husband needed
some minor work recently and went to 2 of these offices . . . both
INSISTED on much more costly work and were'nt the least bit
conservative in their approach. I have 12 years dental background and
was quite taken aback at their approach.
Richard Morrissey, at Family Dentistry (west side of 28th St,
between Pearl and Canyon, upstairs from Blockbuster Video) is
great. I have no idea about relative pricing, but I imagine
the variations aren't that huge.
I can recommend Dr. Heidi Winquist, DDS who is in practice with Dr. Robert
Baxt at 2727 Pine (or is it Spruce? - just drive there on autopilot.)
Heidi will work with you to put your work and payments on a comfortable
schedule. She is considerate, careful, and, although young, a rather good
dentist.
You can find other recommendations on my web page: "Boulder County's Best":
http://www.dimensional.com/~richmacd/bcbest.html
Go to Sunrise dentall across from the mall. If you have a checking account
they have a payment plan that will work. I didn't have insurance and it
worked for me plus thier is now interest if you pay it off before 6
months.
I asked a similar question here a few months ago. Someone suggested Schaffer
who I had an appointment with yesterday. He was the only suggested who took
my CU dental insurance. Anyway, I don't have any idea about how his rates
are when compared with other dentists, but he certainly isn't a dentist who
will suggest the world to you. I guess what I'm trying to say is, from my
initial visit I got the feeling he wouldn't suggest more than he really
thought you needed. Anyway, I'd call around and ask for rates on things like
fillings, crowns, etc.
