# Dental clinics and patients' audacity to bargain **URL:** \ **Category:** Dental\ **Created:** [May 7, 2026, 3:10am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271 "2026-05-07T03:10:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PoonamSengar\_96](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/poonamsengar_96/32/4196_2.png) [@PoonamSengar\_96](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/PoonamSengar_96)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 3:10am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/1 "2026-05-07T03:10:32Z")
Bargaining is so embedded in Indians that if I call it a culture, you won’t be surprised. In the era of capitalization, where almost everything is monetized, I think bargaining is more of a skill set now. However, you cannot bargain at Ikea, Zudio, Blinkit, or similar setups. People on these platforms shut up and swipe. Not even a single thought of inexpensive groceries, acidic, useless cold drinks, etc. But when it comes to their own dental treatment, people treat it as their last priority. It is very disheartening to see people bargaining for 100 rupees for a treatment. In situations where doctors avoid bargaining and stick to their principles, people choose lower-quality products to save money. Save money for what when every bite gives you discomfort, bad bacteria, and an unhygienic breath smell. The audacity of people to bargain for half the price of the actual treatment price amazes me every single time. Every patient wants the best treatment, but almost nobody wants to appreciate the years their doctor has given to learn and practise those procedures with perfection. What are your thoughts on this? MBH/AB ---
**Author:** ![drshruthi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/drshruthi/32/4335_2.png) [@drshruthi](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/drshruthi)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/2 "2026-05-07T07:03:31Z")
Yes, people don’t bargain when buying a car or a valuable watch. However, they do in treatments.But having a healthy body is what makes them buy those things to enjoy them. ---
**Author:** ![Madiha\_Khan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/madiha_khan/32/4384_2.png) [@Madiha\_Khan](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Madiha_Khan)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/3 "2026-05-07T07:22:59Z")
Healthcare treatments are often seen differently from other expenses despite their long-term impact. ---
**Author:** ![PrernaKandpal](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/prernakandpal/32/4286_2.png) [@PrernaKandpal](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/PrernaKandpal)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 7:31am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/4 "2026-05-07T07:31:41Z")
I feel some doctors only undermine the value of their services and agree to lower prices. Standard service rates should be there. ---
**Author:** ![jairia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b38774/32.png) [@jairia](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/jairia)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/5 "2026-05-07T08:56:29Z")
Yes this means more true. We all attempt to bargain to a lot many unnecessary things, not giving a thought to spend our expenses on the products. But when it comes to health and the most essential items… people always tend to take a step back expecting cheaper products ---
**Author:** ![Vaishnavi\_34.5](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/vaishnavi_34.5/32/4331_2.png) [@Vaishnavi\_34.5](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Vaishnavi_34.5)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/6 "2026-05-07T09:12:39Z")
people should not bargain as the cost reflects the dentist’s knowledge, hygiene standards, equipment, and the care behind every treatment. ---
**Author:** ![DrPal\_28](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/drpal_28/32/4329_2.png) [@DrPal\_28](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/DrPal_28)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/7 "2026-05-07T09:17:35Z")
It is truly disheartening when years of clinical training are reduced to a negotiation. ---
**Author:** ![Pm123](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/pm123/32/4299_2.png) [@Pm123](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Pm123)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/8 "2026-05-07T09:30:27Z")
There must be some financial constraints of patient, where saving even a penny is important for him/her. There can be a solution to this. For non affording people a separate costing and for who can afford and have mediclaim a separate costing. ---
**Author:** ![Bansi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/bansi/32/4324_2.png) [@Bansi](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Bansi)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/9 "2026-05-07T09:53:42Z")
Bargaining is in Indian blood indeed …but Actually dental treatments is costlier than other all except for higher class..one good RCT from a good doctor costs approx 10k..and it’s very big dig in patient’s monthly budget..and I feel like wise in foreign country in india also dental treatments should cover under mediclaim..or provision of separate dental-mediclaim to overcome this cost problem or bargaining issue.. ---
**Author:** ![Pulipati\_Harshitha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/pulipati_harshitha/32/4237_2.png) [@Pulipati\_Harshitha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Pulipati_Harshitha)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/10 "2026-05-07T10:09:54Z")
Very interesting take of thought! And I’ve never thought of this but people should really be mindful and think about the efforts of healthcare professionals and not treat them like street vendors to bargain prices! its just not right. ---
**Author:** ![PriyaRavichandran18](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/priyaravichandran18/32/4292_2.png) [@PriyaRavichandran18](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/PriyaRavichandran18)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/11 "2026-05-07T12:47:16Z")
I completely agree with you on that. It’s a common sight at most private dental clinics. I have even seen patients refusing to pay a mere consultation amount, let alone the treatment cost. Initially, I was hesitant to call it out. But now I have made it a practice to simply refuse to do it. However, under special circumstances, like for patients with a poor economic background, I would definitely make an exception. What amazes me is that people who are well-to-do are the ones bargaining most of the time. ---
**Author:** ![GRL](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/grl/32/4296_2.png) [@GRL](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/GRL)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/12 "2026-05-07T16:24:48Z")
Very true. Most of them saves money in clinics only to find that, complications had happened and that they have to spent double the money. ---
**Author:** ![Dhruvi86\_21](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/dhruvi86_21/32/4302_2.png) [@Dhruvi86\_21](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dhruvi86_21)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/13 "2026-05-09T17:32:43Z")
Thats the ground reality and somehow we don’t know if it’s gonna change. ---
**Author:** ![ZainabS](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/zainabs/32/4353_2.png) [@ZainabS](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/ZainabS)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 6:50am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/14 "2026-05-11T06:50:53Z")
Here we can have many POV’s,as medical check-ups and treatments should be affordable too,as pharmacist I can say that sometimes things aree too expensive then it’s actual rate,which many cannot afford!!! ---
**Author:** ![ZainabS](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/zainabs/32/4353_2.png) [@ZainabS](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/ZainabS)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 6:54am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/15 "2026-05-11T06:54:45Z")
Here we can have many POV’s as medical check-ups and treatments should be affordable too,but we can sometimes the pharmaceutical products are way more expensive then it’s actual rate ,which not many can afford ---
**Author:** ![Dr.AmulyaThota\_16](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/dr.amulyathota_16/32/4652_2.png) [@Dr.AmulyaThota\_16](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dr.AmulyaThota_16)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/dental-clinics-and-patients-audacity-to-bargain/18271/16 "2026-05-11T17:12:04Z")
Well said mam. Your post reminds me of the quote > You are not paying me for the hour it takes to do my job , but for all those years I worked relentlessly to master my craft .