Sedona Periodontics

I was referred to Sedona Periodontics by my dentist for gum inflammation around the implant area. I have a dental insurance. At the front desk, «N» asked for subscriber’s social security number, which I find it odd. I told them I can’t give the number and they said they can’t claim the insurance. Because of that reason, I have to pay $ 87 for consultation. Later I called my dental insurance and found out social security number is not necessary as they can file a claim only with subscriber ID and a birthdate, which they have. I also found out the consultation should be covered as a routine check.
I do like Dr. Sakkaris has a calming chair side manner. He said I have «periimplantmucositis» and suggested to have a surgery procedure which is drilling a hole on my implant, take the crown part of the implant out, clean the area, put the implant back in. I was quoted for $ 2280 for the procedure.
I decided to look for a second opinion. I was told some simple things I can do to clean the gum around the implant area and the doctor will see what happen next month. If things doesn’t improve, the procedure he is going to take is working on the gum. It’s not even close to taking the implant out.

If I could give this place 0 stars I would!
I was referred to Sedona Periodontics by my dentist for some mild gum recession. To start off, the office staff was very condescending and kept calling me «hunny» and «sweetie». In a professional environment I find that very inappropriate, and I don’t think you should refer to your patients, who are grown adults, with pet names. Secondly, after my consultation, Dr. Sakkaris jumped straight into telling me that I needed to have two separate surgeries for gum grafting done, which would cost more than $ 5,000! While I realize that this is an option, it should be a last resort and he offered no alternatives for me to try before needing to have surgery. The assistant even asked me before I left if I would want valium or nitrous oxide for the surgery. After getting a second opinion, I was told that there were some simple things that I could do on my own and that a gum graft was not necessary at this time.
When I checked out of the appointment I was told that my insurance company would not pay for anything, so I paid $ 125 for the consultation where surgery was basically shoved down my throat. As if all that wasn’t bad enough, more than two months later I received a bill in the mail for another $ 62 for xrays. While I understand that my insurance did not pay for the xrays, I was told that all I needed to pay was the $ 125 out of pocket for the visit. You should not tell patients that everything is taken care of and then send them a bill more than two months after that fact! I do not recommend this place at all and feel that they are just trying to take peoples’ money. Only go here if you want your wallets gouged!!!

My dr. Know how to do his job and with a very calming chairside manner Dr. Christopher Sakkaris