So I’ve decided that I want to make my teeth straight. Seeing my son deal with his braces for over a year, and the progress he has made, has inspired me to sort out my own teeth. In this article, I’ll list the places that I visit and leave, and ultimately who I go with as my Invisalign provider in Queens, NYC.
Designer Braces
Dr. Brian Stearn
This place right up the block from where I live was pretty fascinating. The dentist has an amazing personality and a great vibe. He was extremely professional and seems to really know his stuff. I was almost ready to just sign up and get the ball rolling. However, he suggested that I get a cleaning first, and then complete the process. This gave me the opportunity to think about things more. I had the option to do part of the initial process now and the rest later, splitting up my costs. I decided to wait and consider doing everything at once. That’s when I took a closer look. I reached out to many of my friends who are using Invisalign, and nearly all of them are in the $4,000 range.
I had looked up the costs prior to visiting and found the average to be anywhere between $2,000 and $6,000, but Dr. Brian Stearn was charging $8,000 for the same process. He is an orthodontist as opposed to a cosmetic dentist, and I really like the guy, but I can’t justify paying double the cost just because I like his personality. Business is business. He did provide a free consultation, and like I said, he seems very skilled, but the cost is higher than I expected.
Amazing Smile Dental NY
Dr. Igor Abayev
This place caught my attention as I was walking back from CVS. I didn’t even know this spot existed. I entered and spoke with the receptionist. After some time she told me that I could get a consultation. I agreed and she started taking down my information. After entering most of my data, she informed me that the consultation would cost $75. At that point, I paused. I felt hesitant about paying for a consultation to meet with the doctor and possibly losing that money whether or not I proceeded. She explained that if I stayed with them, the $75 would go towards the procedure, and assured me their prices are more reasonable than the other place I mentioned. I shared that paying to be pitched a product was not something I was comfortable with, and she responded that the doctor is giving me his time, which I acknowledged by saying I am giving him mine.
In the end, I decided not to proceed without more research and left without meeting Dr. Igor Abayev. The location is great and the reviews are positive, but for me, paying upfront for a consultation was not the right fit.
Better Living through Dentistry
Dr. John Kong
Currently going through an email exchange to secure an appointment. They responded on a Sunday, so that’s a good sign for work ethic.
VIP Dental Care, P.C
Dr. Daniel Ilyabayev
Appointment scheduled via Zocdoc.
This will be an ongoing post that I will update until I am sorted out.
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