I highly encourage you to do this.. you will learn alot. some don't answer, some aren't as nice, but when you get the ones that are , it is worth it. I went to 3 of these types of visits 2 were great, the other one, not so much, I learned from that one too that I can have a choice and to really do my research
Here is an example of the first lady I saw after a fb interaction:
Me: Hi I'm a very nervous patient who is quite ashamed of my teeth situation. Do you offer an appt to come and meet with the dentist before any treatment of exam is done, and how much would you charge for this? How do you deal with anxious patients? i'm not even sure where to start . I need alot of work and because of fear have put it off. Thanks
Dentist: thanks so much for reaching out to us! I know that coming in to see the dentist can be a very scary and nerve wracking experience. My team and I do everything we can to prevent anxiety and make every anxious patient as comfortable as possible while they are under our care. There is absolutely no charge to meet with me before a formal exam, and I would love
to discuss all the ways that my team and I can help you restore confidence in your smile. Please give us a call next week (we are closed the remainder of this week) to schedule a time to meet. I admire your bravery for reaching out and I look forward to seeing you!