Anonymous
map-marker Elk Grove, California

Clear Choice Dental Implant Center - Roseville

Clear Choice Dental Implant Center(s) present themselves professionally. They are well known four their one-day, total-mouth transformations. I was excited to get my work done. My regular dentist had questions about the procedure(s) when I told him of my decision. I contacted Clear Choice and attached my dentists concerns so they could address my concerns. One of my requests was to be able to speak to a "live" patient who was a recipient of their miraculous "one-day" extreme makeover. My request for live references has been totally stonewalled! Three calls to their office and three emails have been met with complete silence. This is an obvious refusal to provide me with any patients with whom I can speak candidly. Because of this action on their part, I can only go with the "thundering silence." It is speaking to me louder than any other testimonial. If you plunk down $46,000 on anyone's table for professional services, I think asking for recent, live, references is a very reasonable request. They obviously have a reason for not wishing to comply. I would not recommend having the most important part of your face reconstructed by anyone not wishing to be transparent. I'm going to go the longer route with a dentist who is concerned with my well being.
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Guest

we're they charging you that for upper and lower? I had upper and lower done in Jan 2015, still going through ***, had to remove an implant, due to it being bad, have a bottom denture now that fits over the implants because the appliance was so uncomfortable, lots of pain, and now having so many problems with the top, was going to just do a denture there to, and oh my the denture was the worst thing I've ever seen, didn't even stay in my mouth ,hurt terribly, I really think it was some one elses.

I am very depressed,I had good teeth removed, so that everything would match, it's been a nightmare for me. I come home from work and just cry every day, after talking all day my mouth just aches.

So go with your DENTIST, I'm sure he's not in it for the money. All I want is a confident and pain free smile, I don't feel like it's going to happen.

Guest

HIPPA is not a problem here. The office would ask for patients to volunteer to talk to others and those that did could say anything they like. of course the office would never give you the contact info for anyone they thought would give them a bad rating so this route might not be too helpful.

LJ Jvd

I would like to have testimonials from live patients who had the procedure as well. However, HIPPA laws make that pretty much impossible...

which is in favor for this Company. I am full mouth reconstructive/implant dental asst and regretted the day I worked for them. Their approach to the "All on 4" is very controversial in the dental field. Any time I asked questions regarding the procedure which were legit concerns..

I was treated and disciplined by the company. My first and only concern is the SAFETY of patients.. not how fast something can be done. I could go into so much detail but will not.

I just recommend to everyone.. get many opinions!!! An implant supported denture is a great dental procedure.. but using the proper amount of implants is KEY!!!

Less is not always Best!!!! I feel so bad for everyone who has had a bad dental experience.. I wish I could make you better ((hugs)) btw, I no longer work for that company..

it was a very brief job. I did not like their ethics one bit!

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Anonymous
map-marker Kansas City, Kansas

If you want dental implants or cosmetic dentistry...

GO TO MEXICO! I wanted a permanent fix to my missing teeth, but as a result of having periodontal issues I needed 5 bone grafts and 2 sinus lifts before implants can be installed. The estimated costs from 3 dental implant offices in the U.S. for just the bone grafts and sinus lifts were $5500 - $6500 - I got this done in Juarez, MX for $1912.00. The offices down there are just as clean and hygienic as offices in the U.S., plus you don't have to sit around for an hour waiting before you're finally seen by a dr with a huge ego in the U.S.

I now must wait about 7 months for the grafts to heal before I can have implants installed. It's been 2 months now and the grafts are healing fine.

The esimated costs for implants in the U.S. from the 3 offices I went to were between $2500 - $2750 each - in MX the cost is $900.00. The MX offices also give you a 10 year warranty on dental work. The staff at the office I visited in Juarez were very friendly, give free teeth cleanings and x-rays. While I was getting the grafts, my wife had her teeth cleaned and they did an excellent job.

To sum it all up: The estimated costs for grafts, implants and finally 2 permanent partial dentures from the 3 offices I visited in the U.S. were up to $14,000 (without porcelain veneers). In MX the total cost will be around $6800.00 with 6 porcelain veneers to cover up my front teeth.

Do what you want, but before you make a decision to spend thousands here, check out the costs for treatment at Rio Dental in Juarez. They even provide a "FREE" van that will pick you up anywhere you're at in El Paso - take you to the dental office, then return you to whatever location you choose.

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Guest

Believe it or not, there are very good dentists in Mexico.

Guest

I had no idea that getting implants was such a long process. My husband was playing baseball with some of his buddies last week, and got hit in the face with a bat.

Now, we are trying to figure out what we should do.

It's good to know where we can go to save moeny, and how long the process will take.

http://www.bonniedoondentist.com/dental_implants.html

Guest

Jurez is the most dangerous city in the world. Why would you want to get hepatitis from the dental office and then shot on your way home.

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My friend lives in El Paso and had dental work done in Juarez, thinking she'd save money. Now, she's a ClearChoice customer because the work done in Mexico (while a tenth of the original cost) got infected and has to be redone.

Think twice before believing you'll save money that way.

As a ClearChoice (Portland, OR) customer myself, I am glad I chose the office I did. The staff is amazing and I don't have to worry about extra costs springing up.

Guest
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Your an idiot did you learn that on American news like CNN or Fox I have a summer home there with a local care taker My HellCat and Bike never been touched

Guest
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Their concerns about Mexico are valid. We used to cross over into Nuevo Laredo every week for groceries, eating, shopping, and just plain fun.

Now, that beautiful city, just like many other Mexican citied, are under siege. It's sad.

Guest
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Dear anonymous...Juarez lost that distinction to Reynosa long ago. Sad

Guest

I have the same problem and my wife went to her country of

birth, Argentina and came back with the same news, she had

nine fillings, a cleaning and two crowns fixed, plus all the x-rays

and a panoramic x-ray for a total of $450.00.

She was soooo happy she gave the Dr.

a $50.00 tip, that's a

lot downthere. Buenos Aires, Argentina here I come !!!!!

Guest

For many years ive heard the stories of people going to mexico for dental, medical, and specifically, cancer treatments. I would say this: America has the best medical services in the world.

also, when things "screw up" in Mexico, try getting things fixed, or your money refunded. No way!

Many Hispanics in America go to Mexico for a variety of services, and are quite happy with the results. They speak Spanish, know the people in Mexico, and enjoy the trips south of the boarder.

However, when it comes to the medical services, I always think of Steve McQueen (old movie star), and others of wealth, who, in desperation, went to Mexico for medical help, and died in the experimental medical clinics.

It's your choice, but America is far and away better than any foreign country, including Canada, Germany, and France, for your medical services.

Guest

clear choice is a scam worse than those pesky door to door salesmen like one of the other patients jaurez mexico is the place to go...the lady dentist down there is what a dentist should be honest and with in the realm of reality as far pricing a third of what u.s. dentists charge. im not buying their snot nose kids a Mercedes for school if any one gets a Mercedes it is going to be me!!!!!

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Brendon Llv
map-marker Sacramento, California

Wish for my dying father

Updated by user Mar 12, 2013

thank you ,I know life can be full of hardship but true love is forever and all I ever whish for is for a smile from my daddy.so tell me is that to much to whish for,a smile asmile we all should want . may god bless you all ,and thanks I will keep the faith

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to all this may concern.my name is george manning and wrote clear choice and sent email's begging clear choice to help my father. and they turned me down over and over again,all I wanted is for my father to smile at me before he leave this world,I told clear choice that I was willing to pay installment's till I pay it off,look were poor and I tried every where for help for my father..all I wish for is to see my daddy smile before he go that's all,wouldn't you do the same for your daddy..sorry for my crying but if you or anyone can help me please im begging you anyone that will hear my cry...clear choice won't,I know everything is about money.but sometimes money will not buy you real happyness..but I have faith that god will put love in someone hart instead of greed.and bless me and my daddy.my complaint is about fairness and not greed..
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Guest

Get him a set of false teeth, it's much cheaper than implants.

Guest

can you get your daddy dentures, trust me he will be much happier, I have been living a nitemare for a year because of clear choice, if he is dying, and I am so very sorry to hear that, you don't want him in more pain, and I am not saying your father is not worth the money, but the work clear choice does is not worth the money or your pain. Good luck to you and your dad.

Guest

I completely understand. try calling Dental Lifeline.

They provide high quality dentistry for people that fit their qualifications (disabled, elderly, unable to pay) 212- 598- ****. even if you are not from the New York area, I think they can refer you to other locations.

Hope this helps and gets Daddy a beautiful smile

Guest

Why spend thousands on implants when he could get regular dentures? Anyways I hope everything worked out for you and your Dad.God Bless.

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lardin
map-marker Atascadero, California

Clear choice internet company conduct is unethical and unclear.

I am really disappointed at clear choice internet company. When I called to get info on their services, I was told that I can sign up month to month with no obligation. Six months later when I called with my concerns about their very slow and unreliable services and asked to cancel my account, I was told that I have a two year contract with them and I will be charged cancellation fee and on top of it they charged me for the full month of service $52.59 for 5 days of use. I am really disappointed, disgusted with their conduct.
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peggy Lue

I have been through 5 modems since I signed up, 3 being this month. I have been sent one 2 wks ago which again is refurbished and not working properly.

I called them and reported this immediately and I was told my warranty has been exhausted....wth???? I am under a 2 yr contract, I have asked numberous times for a headquarter address and phone number. Did you know not one complaint or address of a home base is on their own website?????

I am hoping to break the contract, and call FCC or Utility commission to help me keep them off of my credit rating. If anyone can help us achieve this, I would be greatful

qmonkey
map-marker Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Clear Choice Internet, doesn't work, unethical co., rips off, fake fees & contracts

Clear Choice Internet, can't get a signal with their eqpmt., in home or traveling modem. Committed to temporary service, called to cancel, am advised I agreed to 2 year contract, NOT.

Had choice day I ordered for temp service & pay $10.00 leasing per month for eqpmt., or temp service, no contract & $10.00 lease fee per month. Am told I owe them $170. for early cancellation fee, plus $40. restocking fee for each piece of eqpmt.

They were bullying, rude, I felt like I was interacting with the sleaziest, low rent, used car person. I could not communicate w/ the cust. service people, also they don't "PRORATE".

I immediately called credit card comp., shut down pymts., am disputed pymts, & any & all fee's. Bad, unethical comp., incompetent & useless service.

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Guest

I have the same issue with clear, after two hours of having the service I decided to call and cancel the Internet was so slow and disconnected every 10 min, the agent transfer me to another line which keep asking me to stay for 30 min then I called again, it was the same agent which she pretend doesn't hear me !!! Kept trying to call and ask to cancel the service they were so rude finally I gave up and now I don't know what to do I don't need their service it is awful and I need a way to cancel my service, the agents looks like they are teenagers and the whole company does not look reliable .I don't have contract it is month by month agreement . Any suggestion will be highly recommended

Seer
map-marker Atlanta, Georgia

Clear Choice mobile internet lacks signal and company won't refund

I can't get a signal in my home from either a mobile/USB modem or a wired modem from Clear Choice. The mobile only works in the driveway. A CSR offered to refund the payment for the mobile service that had been deducted from the bank account and send out a wired modem by Fedex and a Tech to troubleshoot. Three weeks later, no modem, no Tech but a second payment deducted despite the cancellation request and lack of service. A supervisor would like me to forfeit my funds in exchange for not being billed an additional $168. as a termination fee. He said it is mobile not home service so lack of signal inside the building/home is not guaranteed. Do not give this company your business unless you plan to use your computer outdoors. Do not give them access to funds, and do not trust them to provide reliable service.
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Guest

Thank you for letting us know of your issues. So I guess the 30 trail is NOT a true option???

I was waiting for a call back to signup.

NO THANKS CLEAR!!! Having enough issues with ATT...

Guest

i have been trying to get a refund from them for 6 months you cannot return there product to the store they dont mail you these labels they say you need to mail it to washington atate and then they said they would email them too me gues who didnt have the right e mail on file even my mailing address was wrong still no refund and my service never worked

Guest

After reading your comments, I have decided NOT to sign up afterall with Clear Choice. Thanks for alerting us of your nightmare experience.

I see that you have had lots of hits, but wish those hits and future hits would take the time to comment back. It would be interesting to see just how many people actually changed their mind about purchasing service with Clear Choice.

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Island G
map-marker Mcminnville, Oregon

Clear Choice Dental Implant Centers *** Artists

My life and mouth have been destroyed by clear choice dental implant center. Don't fall for their lies and empty promises.

Dont walk away...Run away and never look back. They are huge *** artists and to suck people dry at the expense off the peoples health, lives and bank accounts. They tell you what you want to hear and then they dont follow through.They don't care about whats best for you and once they get your money watch out. They tell you impnats and their "dentures" are better than real teeth.

Let me just say I am in more pain now than I ever was with my real teeth. Do whatever it takes to keep your natural teeth...root canals one at a time or what ever, but just know that their set up is the biggest crock I have ever seen.

Their implants and denture teeth are horrid and miserable and tastronomical amout of money they charge could be better put to use fixing your natural teeth. And believe me when I say there is nothing better than natural teeth.

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thats so not true!!

Guest

Wow. I am so sorry you had a terrible experience.

I have VA Health Care, and as a 100% disabled veteran, they also take care of my teeth. I had to have a molar pulled in 2004 because at the time I didn't have the $1,800. that a root canal would have cost me. In 2012, when the VA reassessed the extent of my MTBI, PTSD, and other wounds and injuries, I was given the 100% designation and was then eligible for dental care.

The dentist noticed right away I had a molar missing and he said I was a good candidate for an implant. The whole process took a bit over a year, but I have been very happy with it and have had absolutely no problems. It must just be the quality of care you got from ClearChoice (I am sorry to hear) but not the dental implant itself. There are quacks in every field, and I guess dentistry is no exception.

I hope you consult with an attorney and maybe you can get the whole thing straightened out in Court or through a settlement. Please don't just give up.

Guest

The only comment that isn't blab is the last sentence.

Guest

I have ben thinking of getting Clear Choice Dental Implant so before I go to get this done I thought I would do some Research on this Company and see what everyone has to say Good or Bad I need to read it so that I can decide if I would like to use them or not because Research is the best thing in the place of just walking in.

I have read a lot of People saying Great things about this Company and I have read a lot of People Complaining about this company as well and they say things like, I am well Educated Man or I am a CEO/BOSS for a major company, I wear nothing but the best when I dress and I have even seen post of People telling what they Drive ( what has that got to do with Teeth ) and they talk about how great they are as a person and what a Rip Off this company is, I think if you are as a Great a person as you say you are then you would not be Cursing and talking about anyone or any Company like some of you are, I am not talking about all of you I am talking about some of you so before you come after me for saying that maybe it would be better to read my post first.

95% of the Complaints that I have read so far is from people that can not even Spell or does not know how to use Spell Check, Maybe they do not know how to file a Complaint because they try to use words that do not even fit into what they are trying to say and I have seen a few so called words that are not even words and I saw a few post that even wondered off the subject at hand into something else all together and God only knows what they was trying to talk about because what they posted did not even have anything to do with Teeth, The so called words they did try to use was something they made up to look like a Big Shot and in the place of looking Smart they did the Opposite.

Now do not get me wrong, I am not a College Professor or a School Teacher or even a Scientist but I do have High School Diploma and a College Degree in Blueprints and Drafting along with a Special Welding Degree, This does not make me Smarter than you, This is how I made my living is with my hands not my Brains because I am not even close to being the Smartest person in the Family and I admit it.

I am not claiming to be Smarter than you are but if you are so Educated and such a Big Shot in your Company why is it you can not even Spell, Being so smart I would think you would know how to use Spell Check on your Computer or even online before you post you rant and rave and make yourself look ***.

I even read where one person said his Dentist Spent over 1 Hour looking around in his mouth trying to decide what to do ???, That along needed to ring the little Bell in your head if he is Looking around in your Mouth for over an Hour Trying to Decide what to do ? ( the important words to think about is where you said he is trying to decided what to do ) If you think about it and you have a Dentist poking around in your mouth for over an Hour then you may need to think about your dentist because this is what we call a Bill Moocher, He kills time just to run up a Bill talking and doing nothing because when a Dentist takes X-Ray and does an Exam it should take no longer than 35 to 45 minutes for everything tops and even with talking to you it should take no longer than 1 Hour to maybe 1 1/2 Hours.

The Big Question I have is where this person said this Dentist spent over an Hour looking in his mouth and he paid him to fix his teeth why is he looking at getting some other Company or Person to do the work in the place of his Dentist he had do the last work and if the Dentist Fixed his Teeth why does he need IMPLANTS ? Now look at 99% of the Complaints Filed and you will see that most do not attach a Photo or a Name to the post and if they do post a Name or a Photo it is a Fake name or Photo and that is because they do not want the next Dentist they use to know who they really are in case they need to use this Dentist and someone from this Office may read the Complaints that people have posted on pages like this one.

So I say reading Complaints posted is 95% wasted time but for the few that are Honest and True post about real problems they have had with getting Implants I would like to say thank you for your post and for your Help in helping me make my Decision in getting Implants, I know some of you are going to be pissed and say if I am so good why do I need Implants and I will be more than happy to tell you that I had a Doctor put me on a Drug called Methotrexate and had me on it for a little over two years for my Arthritis and when she left Office and I went to a New Rheumatologist Doctor he ask me why I was on this Drug and I told him he said O.M.G, I ask what is wrong and he said that is Drug that is used for Cancer Patients not Arthritis and even Cancer Patients never stay on it much longer than a Year because it will burn your Liver up and make your Teeth just crumble and fall out, Well I have the problem with my Teeth starting to Crumble and come out and he was right it did do a lot of Damage to my Liver as well so this is why I am looking into teeth Implants. Johnny Chapman Silver Creek Ga.

Guest
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Can I buy a period for $100.00 please? Jeez.

Guest
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I was blown away by his grammatical correctitude, Harvard should be on his horizon..

Guest
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Typos in ur rambling pro implant post.strange for someone who hasn't been implanted. Very defensive and angry.who r u really?

Wilma C Gty
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He probably works for clear choice they troll this site. The Portland prostodontist talked to me about my review.

Clear choice only cares about your money. My email is 65wilmajc@***.com if you want to know what it's like to be a clear choice victim. I'll tell you.

$100,000.00 nightmare. No *** $100,000.00 my mouth will never be comfortable.

Guest
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Before you criticize others, get an editor. You're grammar is ***

Guest

Does anyone know a good dentist that can handle a diabetic with 9 teeth and would do a good job???

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