Read review posted by Kelly on June 27, 2013, 12:26 p.m. for Dr. Melanie Blanton - Pediatric Dentist

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Read review posted by Kelly on June 27, 2013, 12:26 p.m. for Dr. Melanie Blanton - Pediatric Dentist

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Dr. Melanie Blanton DMD Melanie J Blanton Pa - Pediatric Dentist

3.0 based on 2 reviews

out of 5 stars

Easley, SC

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Review by Kelly Stars: 2.5 on 2013-06-27 Link

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I was referred to Dr. Blanton by our family dentist to do a crown on my 4 year old son. That treatment was successful, however costly. The issue started when he had a follow-up and I was told that he needed 4 Plasti-Seals (preventative sealant used on high risk baby teeth). At the time my husband was unemployed and I couldn't afford it. Fast forward, 5 months and we go in for his checkup and I'm told that he has 5 cavities. The treatment plan that they quote me is $850 over the course of 3 visits. On the advice of a family member, I took him to another dentist for a second opinion to find out that he only has 1 cavity and that his back teeth are fine. She doesn't even recommend that he have the Plasti-Seals done right now. The fact that I was going to be charged erroneously for treatment that he didn't need makes me angry enough, but the fact that they were going to do unnecessary fillings on 4 of his teeth knowing that he is terrified of drills and has a strong gag reflex makes me livid.

About Front Desk: They have typically been very helpful, but were kind of rude when I called back to ask why the charge was so much higher for his than it was for my daughter at another dentist.

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I know this doctor: 6+ months