[NSW] Dental Check Up & Clean, Simple Extraction & X-Ray, Filling or Toothache Management for $99 at Dental 99 (Sydney)

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squashy on 18/12/2020 - 17:19 dental99.com.au (1279 clicks)
Last edited 20/12/2020 - 14:51 by 1 other user

Not your usual Ozbargain deal.

With my private health insurance, I usually go to a dentist that has no gaps for check up, clean and x-ray. Last month, it was the usual advise that I should remove 2 of my upper wisdom tooth as it's showing signs of decay as the tooth brush can't quite get to it. Was quoted $500 each and after private health insurance, it was about $700 for both.

Went on one of the FB groups to look for alternatives and someone suggested Dental 99. It's an app where you say what you want to do and book in the appointment. Payment up front 2*$99 + $3.47 (CC payment surcharge), was worried that it's a scam but thought I could try to do a charge back if that was the case and took the dive.

Easy enough to use to book an appointment at Midas Dental, Macquarie Park. Changed the booking once in the app, no fuss.

Emailed them the previous x-ray which they are ok to accept as it's within a year.

After some checking, the dentist confirmed that both wisdom tooth can be removed without surgery and proceeded with it. The dentist took her time and constantly making sure that I'm comfortable.

Here comes the best part, after receiving the receipt in email, I submitted a private health fund claim and got back $132.40. Effectively, I paid $69.07 to extract 2 upper wisdom tooth. Your Mileage May Vary.

Tldr, instead of paying $1000 ($700 after PHI rebate), removed 2 wisdom tooth for $201.47 ($69.07 after PHI rebate). YMMV.

EDIT: as some have pointed out, you may be treated by a dentist or oral health therapist. I was lucky I guess that I was seen by a dentist.

For those who are accusing me of sock puppeting, I just wanted to give back to this community. I’m in no way associated to the company or the dentistry.

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  fozzie on 18/12/2020 - 23:43

  I use no gaps dental (Beverly Hills Sydney) and they are amazing. We only had basic stuff done (cleaning and filling) and it’s free with insurance. Never changing how that I have found them. They are outstanding

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  Chicken Kyiv on 18/12/2020 - 23:59

  Underage dentists, now I’ve heard it all

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    pizzacracker on 19/12/2020 - 04:17

    Not sure about the underage part, but these ppl are not dentists. They are oral health therapists

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  RogueWolf on 19/12/2020 - 00:04

  For $99 you have to ask yourselves is it safe?

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  tigs6969 on 19/12/2020 - 00:21

  -4

  Some people really are (profanity) dense and no I don't work for the company cause if I did I wouldnt be allowed to once again call people (profanity) dense.
  I've had 8 fillings done by this company(yeah my teeth were (profanity)), not one problem. People do have (profanity) bad times but not everyone. And some people, or didn't you know on the internet, like to make mountains out of molehills? This dentist is legit. Sure it's dental hygenists and not dentists but read up on the (profanity) thing before you call it SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM. Oh wait, it's the internet, full of dense (profanity). It was started by a dentist who got successful and knew people don't wanna pay hundreds of dollars for a visit so he created this.
  I have told at least 20 friends about this and each of them have gone and won't go anywhere else now.

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  Tiffff on 19/12/2020 - 03:10

  +1

  Paid $4250 for the removal of 4 wisdom teeth on Monday lmaoo

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  [Deactivated] on 19/12/2020 - 03:52

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  I was given a quote of $2750 for 4 fillings and 2 wisdom teeth removal on a recent bi-yearly clean I only paid $99 for.

  Wanna know what I did as an adult , I simply left the dental facility and won't go back.

  You can bet your arse I won't be even spending half that amount , it's not that I don't care for my teeth and own well being. It's the simple fact I should not have to be another piece of coal for the stream train to keep going so to speak.

  The only way to change the market is to vote with your wallet.

  Some people have bigger problems then others but for the small stuff (fillings/basic cleans and x-rays) , why should I be spending several hundreds of dollars to keep already expensive costs as high as they are?

  I see arguments for both sides , high costs … Have to account for wages …material costs and cost to study , it's all big words lost in the wind.

  Maybe if people realized that Sydney is just an expensive city to live in and just account for their own needs to the best of their capabilities then forking out big dollars shit would not be as expensive as it is.

  Going forward thanks to this OzB thread I will get my wisdoms removed via public saving me money and I will get the small fillings I need elsewhere for less then $400.

  Interesting how I got a quote for $2750 and yet I am only paying $396 for everything I need , no complaints here.

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    pizzacracker on 19/12/2020 - 04:20

    +1

    Big words lost in the wind? Don't comment here unless you know what it's like to be a dentist on a daily basis and own a practice at the same time. You have no clue

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  squashy on 19/12/2020 - 06:41

  As some have pointed out, you may be treated by a dentist or oral health therapist. I was lucky I guess that I was seen by a dentist.

  For those who are accusing me of sock puppeting, I just wanted to give back to this community. I’m in no way associated to the company or the dentistry.

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  vikvance on 19/12/2020 - 07:39

  +7

  I draw the line at trying to 'find a bargain' for a dentist.

  You can buy another pair of headphones if you get defective headphones from a dodgy shop.

  You cannot get back the teeth you lose from a dodgy dentist.

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    pizzacracker on 19/12/2020 - 13:27

    Very true. Every time you replace a filling, you remove more tooth structure. Fillings don't last forever

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  Eeples on 19/12/2020 - 08:39

  I guess some or many dentists charge less for people without insurance.

  If true ppl with private insurance are subsidising the non insured.

  I don’t really have a problem with that if the non insured can’t afford the insurance.

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    redcreek200 on 19/12/2020 - 12:38

    DIscounts for the uninsured is the exception. I have no insurance and no discount has ever been given to me with the 3 separate dental practices I've seen the past few years. Some dentists probably are kind and give a discount to those that are struggling financially.

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      Eeples on 19/12/2020 - 13:02

      +1

      I hear what you are saying but how would you know if you have received a discount or not?

      Equally I don't know if I am being charged more because I have private cover.

      Dentists imo ought to publish online their typical costs of their various services.

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  randog on 19/12/2020 - 12:10

  +1

  1. Brush for 2min twice a day with toothpaste.
  2. Floss both sides of every tooth from the top to just under the gum before brushing at night. If it doesn't lacerate AND cause pain then you're doing it correct, bleeding is a sign of bacteria in the area that needs to be cleaned off.
  3. Spit, don't rinse. No mouth wash, no water, nothing after brushing. Tiny amounts of toothpaste absorb into the teeth to improve them.
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    Eeples on 19/12/2020 - 13:01

    What about a warm salt-water rinse?

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      randog on 19/12/2020 - 18:07

      NOTHING after brushing, ideally for 30min but most important at night

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    pizzacracker on 19/12/2020 - 13:31

    -1

    Don't forget diet. I've seen numerous patients who clean their teeth well but they're either grazing on snacks, sucking on mintys, or drinking acidic/sugary drinks throughout the whole day and they still end up with new cavities. In some unfortunate places with no access to toothbrushes or toothpaste, they still have good teeth (might have gum disease though) because they do not eat processed food like we do

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      randog on 19/12/2020 - 18:06

      Basics first, get those down pat then work on other factors. Don't let people give up the minties… Same as pork crackling, ice cubes etc……

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        pizzacracker on 19/12/2020 - 22:22

        I love chewing ice cubes unfortunately

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    onesandtwos on 19/12/2020 - 18:26

    Re: #3 so the rationale for this is regarding the fluoride etc in the toothpaste being washed out with the mouthwash, am I understanding that properly? If so, can you use mouthwash before brushing? Or are there any situations where mouthwash is recommended?

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      pizzacracker on 19/12/2020 - 22:24

      Use a fluoridated mouthwash after brushing. Fluoride works topically, so it must be on teeth for at least 30min.

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      randog on 20/12/2020 - 09:49

      Mouth wash before brushing or at the start of your routine, but it's almost a waste. Mouthwash when you aren't going to brush your teeth eg after a snack or lunch, can be useful for gum tongue or cheek wounds too but otherwise it's almost pointless. The physical removal of plaque is best. Fluoridated mouthwash is usually expensive and has less than toothpaste so just stick with the toothpaste, cheaper easier and you use less so less wasteful

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        pizzacracker on 21/12/2020 - 12:53

        Spitting but not rinsing after brushing is a bit gross for me so I rather use a mouthwash. I use NF5000 at night anyway

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          randog on 21/12/2020 - 19:43

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          @pizzacracker: You won't rinse all the bacteria away anyway so potato potato…. Not as good to say online. The longer the better with topical F, hopefully your OH is superior and effective for you, for general populations simplicity is best for max results. Brush, floss, spit don't rinse. Simples!

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            kiitos on 23/12/2020 - 09:57

            @randog: Never tried not rinsing the toothpaste, I thought the toothpaste label says not to swallow it?

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              randog on 23/12/2020 - 22:11

              @kiitos: Don't eat it, but small bits swallowed won't kill even a small child, you'll be fine and you'll improve your teeth. Kids will eat it so dispense it for them.

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              pizzacracker on 25/12/2020 - 23:54

              @kiitos: Make sure it's a pea size amount for adults and rice sized amount for kids. Too much fluoride can cause fluorosis

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  popsiee on 19/12/2020 - 12:25

  +1

  Airtask it and you will find tons of cheap options :)

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  [Deactivated] on 21/12/2020 - 22:51

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  Just a courtesy update for anyone reading the thread or people who posted already.

  My visit to Dental 99 @ Midas

  I booked in my appointment via the Dental 99 app which was super easy to set up , i additionally filled out the pre-required medical report via the app prior to my appointment rather then sitting in the waiting room manually filling out a form and handing it back (which could pose another covid19 risk for manual transmission)

  Upon entry i checked in via the app by scanning the QR code on the desk which let the clinic and therapist know i was there followed by their complimentary hand sanitiser.

  I got there early but had to wait 15 mins after my booked in time because they had just finished a patient and thought they maybe needed a break or to fill in the paperwork for them , all good no problems.

  I was then greeted by the Oral Health Therapist (not dentist , just to be clear here) , 15 seconds later i was in the xray room where i bit down on the machine that was using a disposable plastic guard. 20 seconds later the scan was all done , i was fascinated by the machine as i don't regularly take trips to dental clinics and it was very modern.

  Into the room , clean as you would expect. handed the Therapist some previous "dental report" outlining what had to be done from the place that wanted to charge me $2750.

  The Therapist then said in no exact terms " these are really expensive " whilst looking at the report , he thanked me for the report as he knew exactly what needed to be done based on that and said he would check each entry to ensure it was accurate and if it required attention or not.

  On the report it stated i needed 5 fillings but only booked in for 4 , which was fine because he checked before he commenced the work and said there was no cause for concern with the tooth in question and said it can be safely left for now but will note it as a checkup for future.

  Sitting in the chair , TV right above looking at the ceiling ..could watch it if i wanted to , monitor to my immediate left which was used to display before and after photo's of my treatment as part of his toolkit included a mini camera (not sure if this is standard practise but i thought it was very helpful).

  Work commenced after a quick chat , gave the usual spiel "let me know if theres any pain or if you want to take a break".

  He did 3 fillings in the time it took to do the last one purely because of small complications (i had a bit bigger infection in the area the more he drilled/cleaned).

  Right now teeth are not in any pain but are a little sensitive (clearly because the nerves were jittered from his toolkit) but nothing major but i will update if there is any change.

  My perspective as a client as he was performing the work , i am not a dentist and i can't imagine how hard it is to work on some peoples teeth but i could tell that his hands were not 100% steady and on 1 or 2 occasions i felt him slip with one of the tools but he never cut my mouth or caused me any immediate pain , other then that based on the visual imagery presented to me afterward i felt he was very thorough.

  I also realised that the costs were kept down as there was no dental aide assisting him but he had a special mouthguard with an automatic air blower to ensure i would not choke and also keep me from biting down on his fingers which i actually found preferable then to have a dental aide standing next to a standard dentist and holding the tool in and around my mouth , no offense to any dental aides but i sincerely felt the experience was alot more relaxed and the therapist could do his job to the best of his capabilities without any complications that may have arisen from a dental aide having a momentary lack of concentration.

  All in all i would say i was very pleased with my experience , i did it without any anasthetic because i drove there and felt it was not nessecary and in hindsight it wasn't but it might of been better for comfort if i got one if someone else was bringing me there.

  Total Bill was around $406 due to a 1% CC surcharge but that was fine , in the end i only paid $99 for each of my 4 fillings when a dentist down the road was quoting me for $350 per.

  Will post another update in about a weeks time but at the end of the day alot of comments in this thread were not warranted , i had a good experience and i didn't spend a fortune to get basic dentistry done.

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