Help me look more professional
Added: February 12, 2009 - 9:52 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Gilroy, CA
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Case Summary
Filling
Broken Tooth
Crown
Teeth: 8,19,30
Case Description
I grew up in a single parent home so obviously money was always tight. When I was younger i broke off about half of my front tooth and we were never able to fix it. Now several years later I am 22 and the superviosr of a retail store yet feel customers get distracted by my teeth. In addition to the fact that the front tooth is broken the top of it is blacked, most likely due to a cavity. I also need work done on two of my back mollars which have broken off due to cavities. Unfortunatly my job only provides medical insurance so I need to find the most affordable way to fix my teeth. My girlfriend has offered to marry me just so she can add me to her insurance but I don't want her to feel like that is the only reason I would marry her.
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Reply: Help me look more professional
added: February 12, 2009 - 10:25 AM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
We provide complimentary consultations if you would like. Also, we work with an insurance broker who might be able to work with you or your employer to get you dental insurance. Feel free to call our office for more information at (408)260-0200
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added: February 12, 2009 - 11:27 AM
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When it comes to front teeth, I know how important it can be, as it can change your whole appearance. I''''d like to extend an invitation to you to come to our office for a consultation (at no charge to you). This is the only way we can accurately diagnose what type of treatment you might need.Our office has a special rate for self-paying patients, as we know how expensive dental work can be without insurance. We offer a 50% discount from regular insurance fees.Please feel free to contact us for more information. Good luck.
Reply: Help me look more professional
added: February 12, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
You are obviously entering a critical time of your life where your self esteem and appearance is important for your personal growth. I am glad that you are ready to address your teeth issues.Without a thorough exam, it would be difficult to give you an accurate and complete picture of what is going on with your mouth and teeth. For example, I do not have any indication on how deep your front and back teeth are broken. They may require extractions or if they can be saved, perhaps root canals are required. Without an exam and consultation, it would be difficult via email to give you any type of estimates. I would highly recommend that you seek a dentist soon to give you a consultation and exam.If you decide on my office, we would be glad to give you a free courtesy consultation. Since you do not have dental insurance, my office can offer you several financing options. The best to you and good luck!
Reply: Help me look more professional
added: February 12, 2009 - 8:39 PM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
HI, please feel free to call my office for a consultation when you are ready. We offer special prices for clients without dental insurance. I am sure that I could help you. See you soon.
Reply: Help me look more professional
added: February 18, 2009 - 9:28 AM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
Thank you for your email! You indicated that you are interested in finding out more about the procedures we offer to transform your smile. The Internet can do a lot, but without the benefit of seeing you in person it is difficult to determine the time, cost and treatment options for your smile. The best option and our recommended approach is to have a cosmetic consult with Dr. Hartley. Then we can prepare a detailed, customized treatment plan for you. The complimentary consultation includes a comprehensive exam by Dr. Hartley and digital photos. We are a fee-for-service office and Dr. Hartley is an out-of network provider for dental insurance, therefore fees would need to be paid at the time of service, and as a courtesy we send an insurance claim to your provider and request that reimbursement be sent directly to you.Please give us a call if you have any other questions or if youd like to schedule an appointment. After one visit, were confident that you will see the difference in our practice and decide this is the place for perfecting your smile.Janna BusalacchiOffice ManagerPeninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry99 3rd StreetLos Altos, CA 94022tel: 650.948.5524See our beautiful before & after photos!www.pccd.net
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