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| - Having a dental phobia, I'm inordinarly careful about the dental care I get and even worse about keeping appointments. I went to Alameda Dental after feeling so confident leaving Dr. Hilarry Douglas' office (having moved) and with a severe toothache. These people just stuck their hands as far into my pockets as they would go. I'd had extensive reconstruction work done with Dr. Douglas and was shocked to hear the dentist at Alameda trash talk her care and tell me my mouth needed even MORE extensive work. I was told I needed two extractions, implants, a second deep scaling (despite having had one a mere 5 month prior), and that my gums would require extensive surgery to correct. I was told I was clearly not able to keep up on my home care and insulted. My husband, who sat in the room with me, was appalled. They tried to saddle us with a $9,000 treatment bill, which just so happened to be the max limit of our CareCredit. We left and fled back to Dr. Douglas who told me that not only had my oral health IMPROVED since I was last there (and my gums receded from 7's to 4's and 5's) but that the two teeth Alameda felt needed extractions and implants COULD in fact be saved with a simple root canal, bridge and crown. I'll never go back to Alameda and I discourage everyone who asks my opinion. These people just want as much money as possible. If you want someone who just roots around in your pockets, definitely go here. If you want quality care, go see Dr. Hilarry Douglas.
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