Daryl D.
I am extremely disappointed with my care
I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Sage Dental located in C-umming, GA, with DMD Khyati Shahpatel and DMD William Zinney During a routine cleaning, I was advised to have a crown placed over an existing filling as a preventive measure. At the time, the tooth was not causing any pain, sensitivity, or other problems. Trusting the dentist's professional recommendation, I agreed to proceed with the treatment. Unfortunately, after the crown was placed, I began experiencing significant pain and sensitivity to hot and cold foods, as well as discomfort when chewing. These symptoms did not exist before the procedure. I returned to the office to have the issue evaluated. During the follow-up visit, Dr. Shahpatel noted abnormalities around the crown that had not been present before treatment and referred me to another dentist in the same office, Dr. William Zinney, for a second opinion. What I found frustrating was after that the dentist office already collected $1,000 for the crown procedure, I was informed that Dr. Zinney would charge an additional $88 simply to evaluate the crown and determine the cause of the pain. I felt it was unreasonable to be asked to pay an additional fee to assess a problem that arose following the original treatment. I was told that either I or the referring dentist would need to pay the fee before the evaluation could proceed. When I asked the original dentist would she cover the cost of the referral evaluation, and she stated no. As a patient, I expected the office to stand behind its work and help resolve a problem that developed after treatment. Instead, I was told that further evaluation would require additional payment. Because I was unable to get the issue addressed without incurring more costs, I ultimately sought care elsewhere. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Sage Dental or the two dentists involved in my care.



