I went in for a normal check-up and cleaning. The dentist looked at my teeth and complimented me on my good hygiene. He even said that he saw no tartar and I had nice, pink gums. He then checked my "pockets" and only read three numbers to the assistant. One was a "5". He then said I would need scaling and planing, and it would cost $2000, and that he refused to do a normal cleaning because all of a sudden I had periodontal disease! The next day my gums all had bloody pin points and now are very swollen and red. I was fine before the exam, and 6 months ago had a checkup elsewhere with all "2" pockets. Am I being scammed? Did I pick up an infection from his exam?

its possible. go to a different dentist for a second opinion and ask why your gums would all of a sudden become worse

I agree ^

If possible get a second opinion. It really does sound like he's tiring to get some $$$.

I would go to another dentist and get second opinion. He sounds like a scammer to me. Did he do any scaling while you were there that would cause the swelling. If not then I wouldn't go back to him at all.

Unfortunately the medical field in full of crooks.Thats one profession that you have to answer to God.I wish you the very best. Only God know if you are being scam.Always get a second opinion when possible.
Mohamed

Yes, scam. Yes, possible infection. Go to a different dentist & don't ever go back to him.

Maybe this dentist just wants to make money off you. Get a second oppinion.

sounds like it being scammed i mean. if you have your teeth cleaned every six months and you have good oral hygiene like this dentist said then i don't see how he comes up with the idea that your need srp (scaling and root planning). i would ditch this dental office and see another, pronto. this way you can compare the exams in this short of a time.
i don't think you picked up an infection from this exam but again see another dentist soon.
have you checked if your insurance covers this procedure and how much it pays? that could be another indication that they are aware of this and want to charge your insurance.
as a dental hygienist i have yet to see any of my regular patients who come in every six months come in and need srp all of the sudden. so heads up, be aware and see another dentist. be well, PEACE

so how are you now? any follow ups?