<prompt> Human: I probably will pay the full amount in the end, and this is a big learning experience for me going forward. A bit of history, I moved to the US two years ago and it is my first time having dental treatment here.In December 2017, I was asked by my hygienist to perform peridontal and deep root cleaning, I agree on the date, but I said Ill check in with the billing receptionist person to get the cost on it. In January 2018, the billing person said to me over the phone that I would pay, after insurance, approximately 50-70. The kicker is I never got them to write the quote to me, Ill remember next time would this help in the future?Had my cleaning done, got my bill. After all deductions, it is 340.I contacted the billing receptionist who said, she cant remember if it was her or not who spoke to me, but apologised for the miscommunicaiton and that the estimates are just estimates, what the insurance company offers in the end is fine. another note to self, contact the insurance company to get the real quote and that is the final value, is that how it works?Paying 340 isnt impossible, the dental clinic said I can in parts but Ill most likely pay in one go, not a problem.Lessons learnt - Get quotes from the dental clinic in emailwriting. Call the insurance company instead for the REAL quote.Wondering if anyone would give me any other tips before I carry out more treatment? Or pitfalls to be wary of?  <response>: Get a list of codes of the procedures they want to do and then go call the insurance company yourself. 