I have never had any dental problems and I'm 38 years old. I had to change dentists when my insurance changed so I chose Coast Dental. Upon arrival I showed them my full set of x-rays I had just six months before at my previous dentist. CD said they were not satisfactory and would need to take an entire new set.
After the x-rays I met the dentist who examined my mouth and said everything looked fine. Next came the hygienist who did her eval and told me I had horrible periodontal disease and needed a $1300 deep cleaning every three months!!! All the while she was trying to sell me a sonic care toothbrush for $125. I told her I have NEVER had ANY dental problems and just wanted the routine cleaning covered by my insurance. She said she couldn't do it because I could lose a tooth and then I would sue her and she would lose her license! I then told her I didn't agree with her eval and wanted a copy of my x-rays and her eval to get a second opinion. She tried to pressure me into getting the cleaning that day but I insisted she wasn't coming near me until I sought the second opinion.
When I went to check out my copay was $5, they charged and additional $15 to copy the xrays and chart, and and additional $80 for a cancer screening. Cancer Screening???? I didn't ask for this and it sure was not covered by my insurance. Wow, just got taken for $100.

I not only got a second but a third opinion by two dentists, not hygienist and both agreed I did NOT have periodontal disease. Both dentists recommended a routine cleaning and return in a year.

I have never felt so cheated and abused in my life. Do NOT go to Coast Dental...run for your life.