I was recommended by several families to this office. My child received a consultation of >$6k due to the supposed requirement of specialty braces. This amount also included an unnecessary retainer fee of $750. Additionally, Dr. Abari said one tooth needs to be extracted. The doctor had spent less than ten minutes describing the treatment to us and then excused himself. Then the "sales consultant" reviewed the contract details with us and offered a discount if I had signed immediately. I refused the offer because I felt uneasy and pressured as if I was buying a car. Afterwards, I was hit with followup phone calls to book the initial appointment. But I did not "bite."
I did obtain two other consultations. Both doctors stated no tooth required extraction. These treatment costs were lower by $1k to $2k. One office included a retainer fee of $650 and the other office did not. Again, I did not bite. So the phone calls ensued.
This process of finding a fair and competent orthodontist is quite frustrating. Doctors appear to have succumbed to the pressures of maintaining a business. Their priority is $$$ and not the patient's welfare.
This office has an oral maxillofacial surgeon in San Dimas. I would not recommend the office either.
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