Dr. Blum, unfortunately, takes advantage of his patients' parents by performing procedures which the insurance does not cover, and then billing the parents directly. While there might be some procedures which could be necessary, there is no consultation with the parents until the bill is sent. After paying out of pocket for an initial X-Ray not covered, I recommended that my ex-wife and I find a new pediatric dentist. She didn't, and now we are both being sent bills for over 400 dollars for charges we did not know we'd receive. When you do not pay, his office will eventually refer the bill to a collection agency.