With AETNA DMO, can the dentist charge me more than the plan specifies?

Question

The dentist recently gave me an updated fee for my treatment and the previous estimate ( 2 months ago) was almost half of what he is charging me now. My plan states a 25% charge to the patient and a 75% charge to the insurance company. He is charging 45% on some services, 48% on some and 25% on some. I called AETNA and they say it should be the 25%. Can someone explain why this is happening? I'm not getting any satisfaction from the dentist.

Answer 1

Change dentists he probably doesnt want to be in the AETNA group anymore and needs people to complain.

Answer 2

Change a dentist or a plan.