Are all dentists crooks?

I had a great dentist in Whittier. Her name is Sheryl Morrison DDS. No scams and she is gentle. I miss going to her because I moved to the desert area in CA Palm Desert. I may still go to her again even though it is 110 miles away. So no they are not all crooks. If you don't clean your teeth three to four times a year you will end up needing a deep cleaning. I had to have one but my insurance covered it. 500 dollars is an obscene amount. Most will charge about 80 dollars more than a regular cleaning. You don't need to be numbed unless it actually hurts. I was not numb and it was fine. That is what cost money.