The dentist I went to as a kid was a drunk and smoker, so he stinked and was kind of wobbly. He accidentally drilled my tongue once. Worse, when he was going to drill a front tooth, he gave me a novacaine shot and hit a vein instead of muscle, so my nose and one eye were totally numb, but my tooth wasn't when he started drilling. I called him the Hawaiian Mengele. As an adult, I don't have dental insurance, so I used to go to the dental school to get work done. One of my teeth needed to be pulled, and these little girl students were trying to pry it up but couldn't. the instructor came by, looked in my mouth, and said, "We're gonna have to break the tooth." He grabbed something that looked like a pair of pliers and said, "This is going to hurt--A LOT." And it did. I could feel the tooth break into pieces and yelled, "F#CK! That hurt!" loud enough for everyone in the building to hear. Got any stories like that?
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Had the three wisdom teeth that came in, impacted in the bone, pulled. It actually wasn't pulled at all, but chiseled and pried out. The first one took like 15 minutes. The last one took an hour and 15 minutes. When I left the dentist, I was amazed by the relative lack of pain. When I got home and my wife went to get the pain meds she had to go to a few different pharmacies. By the time she got home the novocain had long since worn off. I felt like pounding my head on the concrete it was so painful, and I mean that literally. I remember a moment distinctly, having my head over the toilet with my mouth open with bloody drool stringing out from my mouth. I felt like I wanted to be shot.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Bad Dental Crowns - multiple replacements, what to do!!?
I had 2 dental crowns done in 2006 by a highly recommended dentist that many of my friends and family were using. A year later I moved out of the area and had to visit another highly recommended dentist. She showed me the X-RAYS of the 2 crowns and I could clearly see openings with cavities underneath the crowns. I got very upset and frustrated, but had those crowns re-done because I didn't want to loose my teeth. I called my first dentist and after some negotiation he refunded my out of pocket expenses, so the new crowns were no cost to me. A year later I moved again and went to another highly reommended dentist that several people at my just have been using for over 20 years...and it turns out the SAME "new" crowns that were just re-done a year ago have openings with cavities! Insurance doesn't cover replacement sooner than in 5 years, so everything will have to come out of my pocket ($2600), not to mention the pain assosiated with crown removal and lack of trust - do I have to do it AGAIN in a year? I guess the question is, can I get my money refunded by the second dentist? I spoke with her and she is willing to fix it, however I live in a different state and multiple trips across the country to the dentist will cost me almost as much as getting them crowns re-done locally...Should I ask for a full refund? Lawyer? This situation is very frustrating... Thanks for your answers
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I would recommend getting a second opinion first. It's your cheapest option and different dentists take different approaches to each case and restorations. No Dentistnwants it to be their fault if a case fails, they may appreciate the second opinion also. Good luck.
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I would recommend getting a second opinion first. It's your cheapest option and different dentists take different approaches to each case and restorations. No Dentistnwants it to be their fault if a case fails, they may appreciate the second opinion also. Good luck.
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Are there any decent student health insurance programs out there?
Because if there are, I can't find any. The one offered through my school is a joke, but my Google-fu has so far revealed that they all are. My parents don't have insurance, and in fact I've *never* had health insurance so I don't even know where to begin looking, really, but I'm tired of paying outrageous out-of-pocket expenses for urgent care center visits from time to time. I think my wisdom teeth might be coming in, so I desperately need dental coverage to go get that looked at, because there's no way I can afford it (and the likely surgery to follow). But all the student health programs I keep finding basically say that you're only covered in case of acute illnesses or injuries, not for simple things like vision and dental. I'd prefer a student health plan because the rates generally seem to be better (I'm a grad student and I don't make much money. As in, at all. Plus I'm in debt up to my eyeballs thanks to school, so cost is a big factor for me but so is at least halfway decent coverage). But am I going to have to suck it up and just get regular health insurance? I'm not covered under my job's plan, as I'm a graduate assistant and thus considered part-time, but I don't know what else to do. Advice?
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healthplans.bebto.com - my family have this health insurance. It is affordable and has good coverage for dental issues.
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healthplans.bebto.com - my family have this health insurance. It is affordable and has good coverage for dental issues.
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does anyone know a good health insurance company?
my family was just notified our health insurance will be going up $115 on august 10th. We are already paying $395.00 a month and it doesn't include dental,vison, or prescription coverage. We are paying so much money already and its crazy. We have to pay out of our pocket everytime go to the dentist and eye doctors. Plus, we spent so much money in expenses for cancer treatments for my mother (over $30,00) my parents pocket. our current health insurance company is anthem blue cross and blue shield. Does any one know a good health insurance comany that we could get a family plan at and it doesnt cost over $400 a month and includes dental,vision, and prescriptions? thanks!
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healthplans.my-age.net - my family have this health insurance. It is affordable and has good coverage for dental issues.
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healthplans.my-age.net - my family have this health insurance. It is affordable and has good coverage for dental issues.
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Dental question?
When I was a kid, my family never had extra money for anything, and we didn't have insurance, so I never saw a dentist until I was in my mid 20's. I'm 36 now and have several missing teeth, just molars, on the top and bottom on both sides. They've rotted out years ago and eventually broke apart and fell out. But the roots are still in my gums...just the crowns of the teeth are gone. My question is, is there a type of dental bridge that a dentist could fit my mouth with to fill in the spaces where the missing teeth are, even though the roots are still deep in my gums? Or would they have to somehow pull out the roots? It really hurts to eat anything crunchy like tacos, or chips because I end up biting them with my gums, where the tooth should be and that hurts.
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No, the roots have to be removed. You wouldn't want trouble brewing under the bridge. Most of the time extracting roots like yours is relatively easy.
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No, the roots have to be removed. You wouldn't want trouble brewing under the bridge. Most of the time extracting roots like yours is relatively easy.
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Will I be able to stay on my parents insurance if I take my classes online?
I graduated from a local Community College as a dental hygienist in May. I just got a full time job, but my insurance wont kick in 'til January. I am enrolled full time online to take 12 credits this Fall and just wanted to make sure online classes will still count as... full time to insurance companies. I can't see why not... but my father brought it up and I figured i'd see if anyone knew before I called the insurance company to make sure.
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What? Health, Life or Auto insurance? I'm guessing you mean health insurance. I don't think they care as long os the premium is paid to cover you. Assuming you are healthy, health insurance companies look at people like you as cash cows because you pay for services you never need, so they will want to keep you on the policy. Is your dad getting insurance from work or through a broker? Call whoever it is and find out the details. No need to be squeamish. You can't hide relevant details from the insurance company or they will use that as an excuse to withhold payment in case of a catastrophic problem.
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What? Health, Life or Auto insurance? I'm guessing you mean health insurance. I don't think they care as long os the premium is paid to cover you. Assuming you are healthy, health insurance companies look at people like you as cash cows because you pay for services you never need, so they will want to keep you on the policy. Is your dad getting insurance from work or through a broker? Call whoever it is and find out the details. No need to be squeamish. You can't hide relevant details from the insurance company or they will use that as an excuse to withhold payment in case of a catastrophic problem.
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Dental Procedures, and Payment Plans?
I am currently a single college student working only part time, without ANY dental coverage/benefits. I also happen to have HORRIBLE teeth; always have, mainly because of overcrowding from my teeth being too large for my mouth (quote 2 previous dentists). I've seen procedures on television that look like the person's teeth were being shaved down, then a row of fake teeth 'permanately' put over them. What is this procedure called, and what is the average price range?! Also, since I have no insurance or anything, is it unlikely that I would be able to make small monthly payments? Thank you very much for any help :)
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I believe the procedure that you are referring to is when "veneers" are put on your teeth. They can be pricey. I know you don't have a benefit plan, but often even if you have a benefit plan, this procedure is not covered as it is usually considered to be "cosmetic dentistry". Some dentists may allow you to set up a payment plan, so it would be necessary to call and check with several dentists. Traditional Porcelain Veneers typically cost between $900 - $2,500. per tooth and require two or more visits one to two weeks apart. Veneers made of porcelain provide a greater longevity than plastic, typically ten years to fifteen years or more. Composite Veneers cost significantly less, around $250 per tooth or more, but only last from five to seven years typically. Lumineer Porcelain Veneers typically cost between $700. - $1,000. per tooth and also require just two visits. Lumineers are expected to last as long as traditional porcelain veneers. Generally speaking, the price of tooth veneers and whitening increases with the number of in-office treatments required by the patient. Dental insurance does not typically cover the cost of the tooth veneers procedure. Cost will vary depending on your region, the skill level of your Cosmetic Dentist and the quality of the lab they use..
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I believe the procedure that you are referring to is when "veneers" are put on your teeth. They can be pricey. I know you don't have a benefit plan, but often even if you have a benefit plan, this procedure is not covered as it is usually considered to be "cosmetic dentistry". Some dentists may allow you to set up a payment plan, so it would be necessary to call and check with several dentists. Traditional Porcelain Veneers typically cost between $900 - $2,500. per tooth and require two or more visits one to two weeks apart. Veneers made of porcelain provide a greater longevity than plastic, typically ten years to fifteen years or more. Composite Veneers cost significantly less, around $250 per tooth or more, but only last from five to seven years typically. Lumineer Porcelain Veneers typically cost between $700. - $1,000. per tooth and also require just two visits. Lumineers are expected to last as long as traditional porcelain veneers. Generally speaking, the price of tooth veneers and whitening increases with the number of in-office treatments required by the patient. Dental insurance does not typically cover the cost of the tooth veneers procedure. Cost will vary depending on your region, the skill level of your Cosmetic Dentist and the quality of the lab they use..
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Dental Question, Should It Really Cost This Much!?!?
okay well I went to my dentists today, we took xrays and the usual exam and he comes up with some very bad expensive news! I have two impacted bottom wisdom teeth, I have 2 cavitys (which are my first ever) and then I also have a top right molar that has been broken due to another wisdom tooth not having room to grow and the wisdom tooth needs to be pulled and then the other tooth needs to be capped! I also know its only going to cost 325 to be put under but what I am in shock about is should this be costing me 4721.00 dollars!!!!!!!!! doesnt that sound a bit much! I dont have insurance and I sure as heck dont have that kind of money! what would you do and how series can this get if I wait longer to have it taken care of? because obviously I need to come up with this money some how? also is Aspen Dental a good selection thats were I went and am getting this huge amount of money taken!?! thanks if you have any answers!
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Cocoa is right. Any insurance plan that you get would probably assign you to a dental office that you don't want to go to. And if you went to one of those offices, they may find that you need more work. (they tend to do this) Was this dentist you went to today your regular dentist or was it a dental clinic type office? The fees that were given by Cocoa were also accurate as far as an average for the country. I wouldn't wait on the areas that have decay because decay only gets worse. Also, the longer you wait, the more expensive it will get. I suggest that you take care of the fillings first, then the extractions and then the crown. go about your treatment slowly and ask to set up a payment plan. One good thing here is the dentist is not being told by an insurance company what to do. He/she is telling you the best course of treatment for you based on his/her knowledge only, not by some bureaucrat. Good Luck EDIT: Can you possibly post an itemized estimate that the office has given you? Are they charging you for sedation each visit? Maybe then I can better answer your question
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Cocoa is right. Any insurance plan that you get would probably assign you to a dental office that you don't want to go to. And if you went to one of those offices, they may find that you need more work. (they tend to do this) Was this dentist you went to today your regular dentist or was it a dental clinic type office? The fees that were given by Cocoa were also accurate as far as an average for the country. I wouldn't wait on the areas that have decay because decay only gets worse. Also, the longer you wait, the more expensive it will get. I suggest that you take care of the fillings first, then the extractions and then the crown. go about your treatment slowly and ask to set up a payment plan. One good thing here is the dentist is not being told by an insurance company what to do. He/she is telling you the best course of treatment for you based on his/her knowledge only, not by some bureaucrat. Good Luck EDIT: Can you possibly post an itemized estimate that the office has given you? Are they charging you for sedation each visit? Maybe then I can better answer your question
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Dental cement for filling in a broken front tooth?
Need help quick, I've searched other answers, but I didn't really find one that was similar to my situation. I have a chipped front tooth,2 actually..No insurance..and I do not have the chips that came off. My appt with the dentist is in 2 weeks, (paying out of pocket..sucks!) But I have my BF's family coming in from out of town, and will be meeting his fam for the first time..and I can't get them filled in til after..(because of money). I've heard you can use dental cement for filling in, and "molding" the area til I get to the dentist. Is this true? Will it work? and what color is the stuff..I just don't want to meet new people with a chipped front tooth..and it's not that tiny, as to where you can't see it..so any suggestions would be reat! PLZ help me?
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Don't waste your money. This temporary material comes in almost a stark white shade and will never hold up to the biting stress on the edge or corner of the tooth. It sounds like a tooth shaded bonded composite filling may do the job and would be much less expensive than a porcelain veneer or crown. Good luck.
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Don't waste your money. This temporary material comes in almost a stark white shade and will never hold up to the biting stress on the edge or corner of the tooth. It sounds like a tooth shaded bonded composite filling may do the job and would be much less expensive than a porcelain veneer or crown. Good luck.
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Whats the best dental plan for me / self employed/ central florida?
I need insurance very quickly. I just paid 300 for a wisdom tooth to be removed, and I also need a few root canals. I want my mouth to look good, and feel good, and am ready to put in the time and effort to change things for me. Im in alot of pain. I have been going to Lake Nona Dental Group in Orlando, FL. They just told me they are contracted with Delta Dental, and United Concordia, but they can also accept others. What does contracted with these companies mean? I used to have bcbs there ppo plan, but it didnt work for pretty much anything. I want something thats going to cover root canals, and also making my teeth look new. Your help would be greatly appreciated . Rodd
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I would recommend this site: www.healthsavings.ourperfectcard.com I signed up online over 5 years ago and they have saved me thousands of dollars throughout the years on all services. From cleanings, fillings, exams, xrays...etc. They even had my very affordable benefits active in 2 hours and was able to use it the very same day. Example: Cleanings I pay only $38 compared to the regular average of $100.
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I would recommend this site: www.healthsavings.ourperfectcard.com I signed up online over 5 years ago and they have saved me thousands of dollars throughout the years on all services. From cleanings, fillings, exams, xrays...etc. They even had my very affordable benefits active in 2 hours and was able to use it the very same day. Example: Cleanings I pay only $38 compared to the regular average of $100.
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Pet Insurance Question?
ok, i've been looking all over for affordable pet insurance that will cover the things i want it to is there anywhere that i can get pet insurance for just basic veterinary care not accidents and illnesses... all i want it to cover is dental cleanings, vaccines, flea and tick preventitives, heart worm tests, and the over all exam... i dont want it to cover stuff like accidents, cancer, or other diseases just the basic stuff she needs every year... is this possible because it seems like you can only get coverage over that after you're forking out $40 a month for stuff that might not ever happen... HELP by the way: im trying to find pet insurance for my 3 year old dog who has never been diagnosed with any illnesses
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Pet insurance, yearly premium, is more than what you'd spend on your dog for vaccinations, exam, etc. It's a waste of money.
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Pet insurance, yearly premium, is more than what you'd spend on your dog for vaccinations, exam, etc. It's a waste of money.
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Can I sue the dental office for disrespectful treatment?
Today, I went to a dental office in California for a dentist appointment. The office I go to is in a different city(2 hours driving) because my insurance plan has no offices in my city that do the benefits I am looking for. And because I didn't want to change my insurance plan as it saves a lot of money on me, more than any other plan. In today's appointment the office staff went through the choices I have for each treatment. I chose the basic service of each one because I don't have money for the other expensive ones. The dentist kinda didn't like it but she approved my choices as its my right. Then she said I will be back in a min. And when she came back she told me that she discussed it with the practice owner(another dentist) and they decided that "my medical needs are beyond the scope of their office"! AND that she reject to do, with me, any of the treatments I need which they normally provide. I was so upset, because I felt insulted and humiliated by such behavior just because I can't afford their expensive treatments. Not mentioning the work hours I took off to come to the appointment or the gas cost I paid to my friend for the ride he gave me(I don't have a car). I can't describe the frustration and anger they caused in me. And I believe also they took advantage of me because I am not American (I am an international student). Is there something I can do about that?! .. because I don't know the rules in this country USA but what I know for sure that they have no single right to treat me like this x( Thank you
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yes you can. If you have missed the apponintment without informing them within 24 hours before you would be charged $20 at least. And here in American it doesn't matter where are you from...if you are on the american land you have the right to sue any organization does break the law with you. The point here is: not every unethical behavior can watched by the law! They definitely will deny it. But it will be a headache though..and it might not be worth it...you got to know that.
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yes you can. If you have missed the apponintment without informing them within 24 hours before you would be charged $20 at least. And here in American it doesn't matter where are you from...if you are on the american land you have the right to sue any organization does break the law with you. The point here is: not every unethical behavior can watched by the law! They definitely will deny it. But it will be a headache though..and it might not be worth it...you got to know that.
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Question about government insurance?
I recently became an independent contractor (self-employed small business) and am building a client base which takes time & I no longer have health insurance for my daughter or myself since I am no longer employed by another company. Because my business is so new, I do not yet have the funds to purchase private insurance & there is no other option even for my daughter because her dad died in an accident in '99. So my question is: if I apply for state insurance but have it ONLY for emergencies (I'll continue to pay out of pocket for our dental/doctor visits) does it still cost the government money just to have out names registered under state insurance even though we won't use it?
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Yes, of course! It's the administrative costs!
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Yes, of course! It's the administrative costs!
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Best health insurance?
I am employed full time, but my company is too small to pay its employees any benefits. So I'm shopping for my own insurance. What I'd like: Insurance that covers all my current doctors, not just giving me a list to pick from. Something that will pay for both living and hospital expenses should a sickness or accident prevent me from working - and will keep paying. Good Dental coverage I'll gladly do a co-pay for doctor's visits. I'm 28 and in excellent health, non smoker - this should give me a good starting point.... Right now, I'm on an international health insurance out of Germany (which is where I'm from) which reimburses me for every medical expense, but I am sick and tired of having to front the money. Any advice? It's tough to just start shopping, so I'd like to get input from people who have insurance. Let me know which company you feel is the best one.
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It's great that you're looking at getting health insurance. If you can afford it (which you should be able to above the poverty line!) it can do wonders. As you say, you are a non smoker and will co-pay for doctors visits which certainly helps. There is a vast difference between the prices of different health insurances, so it's important to shop around. There's a great site for this kind of thing for people in the US. It's totally free and they give you quotes from all the main health insurance agencies. You can check it out here: http://www.mb01.com/lnk.asp?o=1263&c=918273&a=21460 I wasn't sure if you were still in germany, or living abroad, but if you are some a good and complete list of health insurance firms can be found here also: http://www.medknowledge.de/germany/treatment/insurance_companies.htm Hope I was of some help, and good luck finding the right one! Just remember to get lots of quotes and check the fine print! Also, the ones which give you extra 'benefits' like physio and stuff, which you may be unlikely to use, tend to be more expensive so avoid those also if you're unlikely to use them. Have a good one :-)
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It's great that you're looking at getting health insurance. If you can afford it (which you should be able to above the poverty line!) it can do wonders. As you say, you are a non smoker and will co-pay for doctors visits which certainly helps. There is a vast difference between the prices of different health insurances, so it's important to shop around. There's a great site for this kind of thing for people in the US. It's totally free and they give you quotes from all the main health insurance agencies. You can check it out here: http://www.mb01.com/lnk.asp?o=1263&c=918273&a=21460 I wasn't sure if you were still in germany, or living abroad, but if you are some a good and complete list of health insurance firms can be found here also: http://www.medknowledge.de/germany/treatment/insurance_companies.htm Hope I was of some help, and good luck finding the right one! Just remember to get lots of quotes and check the fine print! Also, the ones which give you extra 'benefits' like physio and stuff, which you may be unlikely to use, tend to be more expensive so avoid those also if you're unlikely to use them. Have a good one :-)
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Does anyone use private health insurance?
I have always been under the assumption that it was a lot more money than the insurance we could get through my wife's employer or mine. For the two of us 39 and 35 as well as our two kids 3 and 6, we are currently paying out of pocket $631.08 a month for HMO coverage and another $77.32 a month dental for Aetna through my wife's job with a $2000 deductible and $30 office co-pays. We are now being told that, as of March first, it is going to go up another $250 a month with a $2500 deductible that has to be met before they will even start to cover office visits at the $30 copay. That doesn't feel like insurance to me. I have been looking around online and am seeing sites like ehealthinsurance.com with quotes for $300 to $500 a month PPO from major carriers (not including dental) that have $20-$30 office co-pays and $2k-$3k deductibles for issues beyond office visits. Is anyone else using this type of private insurance and, if so, is there a catch that I am not seeing? btw, please don't tell me to wait for Obamacare to save me.
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Well, I know when I researched this in Iowa (bluecross.com) it was actually cheaper for my children (they have no chronic illnesses) and you get to pick from a variety of plans with a variety of co-pays and deductibles. I am NOT an employee of them or any other insurance company (disclaimer time!); just a parent wanting to get REASONABLY priced coverage. So far, so good with payments and what they pay.
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Well, I know when I researched this in Iowa (bluecross.com) it was actually cheaper for my children (they have no chronic illnesses) and you get to pick from a variety of plans with a variety of co-pays and deductibles. I am NOT an employee of them or any other insurance company (disclaimer time!); just a parent wanting to get REASONABLY priced coverage. So far, so good with payments and what they pay.
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Dental Question What To expect If I havent' Been to a dentist in 10 years?
What To expect If I havent' Been to a dentist in 10 years. I brush my teeth everyday.I haven' had any dental. Just about all of my teeth are sensitive to my spit in my mouth alone. I had my wisdome teeth removed. When they removed the teeth did I get a root canal with the extraction. I am scared they might take all of my teeth. How much are those fake tooth implants per tooth? If I was able to pay for insurance in the future would it pay for fake teeth. I am going to a dentist today at a federally subsidized health care service. Do they do the tooth implants or is that cosmetic?
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They will probably take a full set of x-rays then do a thorough cleaning. Afterwards the dentist will examine your teeth and discuss any problems. Tooth implants are expensive, anywhere from $3000.00 to $4000.00 per tooth with crown and they are usually not covered by insurance although the crown would be covered. Some insurance will cover it, just depends on the insurance plan that the patient has. Some employer sponsored plans will cover some of the cost of implants. I doubt a subsidized facility will do implants. It usually requires a dental surgeon to do the work.
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They will probably take a full set of x-rays then do a thorough cleaning. Afterwards the dentist will examine your teeth and discuss any problems. Tooth implants are expensive, anywhere from $3000.00 to $4000.00 per tooth with crown and they are usually not covered by insurance although the crown would be covered. Some insurance will cover it, just depends on the insurance plan that the patient has. Some employer sponsored plans will cover some of the cost of implants. I doubt a subsidized facility will do implants. It usually requires a dental surgeon to do the work.
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Dental bridges- 3, 4, 5?
On Monday I am supposed to have a procedure done- basically a dental bridge. My dentist told me I would need to have a five-unit bridge done. The teeth that are missing are #6 and #4 on the right side. This decision was made by the dentists, and frankly, insurance came into play. I cannot afford implants, though I have researched extensively and the general consensus is implants, we came to the conclusion that bridge work will be done. My question is- why a 5 unit bridge? Why not 4 or even 3? is there a significant difference, in terms of placement? I haven't had time to discuss this with the dentist, but I'd like to go armed with information. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Professional responses would be awesome. Thanks!
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The best support for a bridge is for it to be balanced on both side by solid teeth/roots. That's why your dentist wants to do a 5 unit bridge and include #7. What you are asking for by not including #7 is a cantilever. This is done in very very limited cases, and even then, not many dentists will do it because of stress risks to th teeth involved. Too much stress on a tooth in the wrong directions can cause a root of a tooth to fracture. So while I understand you don't want to shave a healthy tooth, you would be risking #3 and #5 by not including #7. If you really don't want to shave #7 and think implants may be a possibility for you in the future, consider a partial denture as a temporary solution and save up for implants. Think of support on a bridge over water. It is held by solid ground on both sides. If you have it held by only one side and someone stands on the opposite side, forces are pulling the ground on the side that is holding it up and sideways, that side of the cliff will collapse.
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The best support for a bridge is for it to be balanced on both side by solid teeth/roots. That's why your dentist wants to do a 5 unit bridge and include #7. What you are asking for by not including #7 is a cantilever. This is done in very very limited cases, and even then, not many dentists will do it because of stress risks to th teeth involved. Too much stress on a tooth in the wrong directions can cause a root of a tooth to fracture. So while I understand you don't want to shave a healthy tooth, you would be risking #3 and #5 by not including #7. If you really don't want to shave #7 and think implants may be a possibility for you in the future, consider a partial denture as a temporary solution and save up for implants. Think of support on a bridge over water. It is held by solid ground on both sides. If you have it held by only one side and someone stands on the opposite side, forces are pulling the ground on the side that is holding it up and sideways, that side of the cliff will collapse.
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Dental work, what to do?????
I have had some recent dental work done, trying to avoid gum surgery. My dentist wants to bridge a couple of my teeth and put veneers on in order to prevent reoccurring problems and to prevent my spaces between my teeth from making my teeth shift and/or become crooked. The problem is, after insurance, my out of pocket expenses with be roughly $5000! I cannot afford this high of a bill, but I'd really like to have the work done. I dont want surgery, I dont want to let the problems return or get worse and I would love a beautiful white smile, Any advice?
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I would ask what options you have other than veneers. Veneers are purely cosmetic and have no restorative benefit. They will not prevent recurring decay or new decay from developing. However, for an esthetically nice smile, it doesn't come cheap. Your out of pocket is so high because no insurance will cover anything cosmetic. Sorry!
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I would ask what options you have other than veneers. Veneers are purely cosmetic and have no restorative benefit. They will not prevent recurring decay or new decay from developing. However, for an esthetically nice smile, it doesn't come cheap. Your out of pocket is so high because no insurance will cover anything cosmetic. Sorry!
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Dental care and general Health Care question?
A friend at my church doesn't have "dental care" as part of his benefits package. Therefore, he doesn't take his family to get periodic checkups. THIS totally baffles me. EVEN IF he isn't covered by "insurance" (which I remind you, YOU PAY FOR in your premiums), 6-month cleanings and check-ups are only about $75 each, or $150 a year. I KNOW he can afford to pay by the fact that he smokes, how he dresses, the sports his kids are always signed up for, and the "toys" he buys (camper, scooter, "stunt" bikes for his boys, etc). In my mind.... $150 a year to keep your teeth is pretty darn cheap! So here's the "deeper question"..... Knowing he COULD get the care, but doesn't because it's not provided for "free" at his place of work.... am I supposed to support a government solution that somehow causes ME to pay for him, and/or risk screwing up the care I have and am VERY happy with? HOW do you think we should help uninsured" people like him?
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You pay if it is offered. It is usually separate. You didn't say how many kids he has. So if you take 150 x 4 or 5 that is a lot of money. How much does he make. Can he afford an extra amount out of his budget. I have several suits I wear that look expensive but they were purchased some time ago. You can't judge based on clothing and toys. Why does it bother you about his teeth. You aren't paying the bills. I'm glad you aren't someone in my church you sound very judgmental. That being said, health insurance reform is important. There are many people who would love to have insurance but can't afford it after being uninsured for a time. I can't afford to pay for insurance that doesn't cover preexisting conditions for a year So would have to pay premiums for a year and still pay for any doctor visits that are connected to a preexisting condition. We need to have some reform to bring down the cost of insurance. Tort reform and cap on payments, letting insurance companies compete across state lines, knocking out the pre existing condition clauses. That would get us a long way in correcting what is needed in our health insurance needs. The government wouldn't have to do more than what it is doing to help the poor.
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You pay if it is offered. It is usually separate. You didn't say how many kids he has. So if you take 150 x 4 or 5 that is a lot of money. How much does he make. Can he afford an extra amount out of his budget. I have several suits I wear that look expensive but they were purchased some time ago. You can't judge based on clothing and toys. Why does it bother you about his teeth. You aren't paying the bills. I'm glad you aren't someone in my church you sound very judgmental. That being said, health insurance reform is important. There are many people who would love to have insurance but can't afford it after being uninsured for a time. I can't afford to pay for insurance that doesn't cover preexisting conditions for a year So would have to pay premiums for a year and still pay for any doctor visits that are connected to a preexisting condition. We need to have some reform to bring down the cost of insurance. Tort reform and cap on payments, letting insurance companies compete across state lines, knocking out the pre existing condition clauses. That would get us a long way in correcting what is needed in our health insurance needs. The government wouldn't have to do more than what it is doing to help the poor.
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dental issues i need someones advice?
i went for my dental checkup she took xrays according to her all my molars have cavities which i have no problems with my teeth. for the first time i thought i was going to have a check up with no cavities. it was a surprise to me for my dentist to tell me this. although i asked where are my cavities she wouldn't response then, i asked are they big cavities her response was i don't know until i dig in which that scared me. i have insurance i think i need a second opinion my teeth do not bother me at all even when i eat candy. i been flossing and brushing diligently. then she left without explaining the cost and i had questions she was gone i left Pretty upset . any advice do you think their trying to pull a fast one
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STAR, not ALL cavities show on x-rays, if you floss and eat candy the cavities are most likely on top of the teeth and this doesn't show on x-rays. If in doubt always get a second opinion.
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STAR, not ALL cavities show on x-rays, if you floss and eat candy the cavities are most likely on top of the teeth and this doesn't show on x-rays. If in doubt always get a second opinion.
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Dental implant ?
I had a dental implant done a year ago and the crown place about 6 months later. The dentist said everything healed really nicely... My problem is now. The gum around the area is swollen and bleeds when I floss. I floss it a lot because I am so paranoid about food getting stuck in there. Well, something is definitely wrong. I moved recently and am now 2 hours away from the dentist that did the surgery. I am willing to drive to have him look at it but would like to solve this on my own if possible. I rinse with warm salt water, peroxide ( at night), mouthwash. I even got a night guard because I know I clinch my teeth at night. I'll be damned if I pay one more cent for this tooth. 3000 dollars has gone into this and I think one of the reasons I am avoiding going to the dentist is because I don't want him to charge me. Insurance pays nothing. Sorry for the mouth ful. Anyone else had this problem with theirs?
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I would recommend going back to see who did your surgery. Your gums sound like they are inflamed. I would continue with brushing and flossing as you normally do. Your dentist may consider placing you on a rinse called Peridex to help with the inflamed tissue. If you are unable to take the time to go to the dentist that you started with, you may also see a dentist that is closer to you, but i am sure there will be a charge along with it. I know implants are very costly but if you spent $3000 on it already isn't it worth to have it checked to make sure that everything is ok rather than taking a risk and losing your implant?
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I would recommend going back to see who did your surgery. Your gums sound like they are inflamed. I would continue with brushing and flossing as you normally do. Your dentist may consider placing you on a rinse called Peridex to help with the inflamed tissue. If you are unable to take the time to go to the dentist that you started with, you may also see a dentist that is closer to you, but i am sure there will be a charge along with it. I know implants are very costly but if you spent $3000 on it already isn't it worth to have it checked to make sure that everything is ok rather than taking a risk and losing your implant?
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Can I transfer dental records and x-rays to a surgeon and skip the initial visit?
My husband made me an appointment at Aspen dental for the first time. Trusting his decisions, I went, had my x-rays and examination done, and made and appointment for the 29th to have my wisdom teeth extracted. The appointment and x-rays were done 2 weeks ago, so they are very current. The thing is, a series of events have made it so I do not want Aspen dental anywhere near my mouth! I'm going to cancel the surgery and find a new oral surgeon. The thing is, my insurance won't cover another first examination/set of x-rays in the same year somewhere new! So the question is, do you think that an oral surgeon will go off of my x-rays and files from Aspen (which I would have transferred) and be able to skip the first examination? Since the first examination will produce the exact same results as the files that I will have transferred?
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My gut says no, because experience tells me that they will want to do their own examination, for their own records and just in case the first dentist missed something. However, it would do no harm to call the office ahead of time and ask.
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My gut says no, because experience tells me that they will want to do their own examination, for their own records and just in case the first dentist missed something. However, it would do no harm to call the office ahead of time and ask.
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Upselling at a dental office?
Okay, so I went to the dentist, which I normally do twice a year. I had been seeing a dentist regularly who always just cleaned my teeth filled one cavity the last time I was there and that was it. I went to a different dentist last week because my insurance changed and it's closer to my house. From the minute the dentist walked in they were trying to tell me that I needed braces, that I needed 8 cavities filled, that I needed a deep cleaning, and visits every 3 months instead of every six months. I found this very surprising because wouldn't my last dentist have realized that?? So my question is, do people at dental offices ever try to "up sell" their services or products? Or do they ever tell you that you need something even though you may not really need it? Anyone who has every had this experience or that works in a dental office please help!
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yes some of them do! i have worked in a few dental offices and have seen it many times... they are almost as bad as mechanics. they also get special "perks" for refering you to other places for dental work, so some do that a lot too. the biggest one they do is, "you need your wisdom teeth pulled cause they are impacted." well, everyones teeth are turned in while they are in the gums until the yget ready to break the gum and come in as visible teeth... a lot of ppl dont know that so, when a persons wisdom teeth havnt come thru yet, in the xray, it shows they are turned laterally instead of vertically. well, everyones teeth are that way until they come thru the gums... but, a dentist know that ppl genreally dont know that so ppl belileve that if they dont get them pulled, they will continue to grow that way. but the reality is, if your wisdom teeth are coming thru fine, and arent causing any discomfort, and not crowding the rest of your teeth. they are fine.
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yes some of them do! i have worked in a few dental offices and have seen it many times... they are almost as bad as mechanics. they also get special "perks" for refering you to other places for dental work, so some do that a lot too. the biggest one they do is, "you need your wisdom teeth pulled cause they are impacted." well, everyones teeth are turned in while they are in the gums until the yget ready to break the gum and come in as visible teeth... a lot of ppl dont know that so, when a persons wisdom teeth havnt come thru yet, in the xray, it shows they are turned laterally instead of vertically. well, everyones teeth are that way until they come thru the gums... but, a dentist know that ppl genreally dont know that so ppl belileve that if they dont get them pulled, they will continue to grow that way. but the reality is, if your wisdom teeth are coming thru fine, and arent causing any discomfort, and not crowding the rest of your teeth. they are fine.
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Dental Surgeon Office Treated Us Oddly?
I took my son to see a dental surgeon about getting some wisdom teeth out. I heard the girls behind the counter sneering at us. When we left, they offered to find out how much our insurance would pay towards the procedure, but never called me back. I have since called two more times and each time they say they will call right back. I have waited by the phone for hours and no call. The last call, they could not even locate my son's chart! The surgeon was very informative and kind, but the girls behind the desk treated us like low class trash. What would you do?
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For one thing, I sure wouldn't go back. For another thing, it is possible that the dentist doesn't know how the office people are acting. If there's a way you could inform him, he needs to know. So don't go back and also tell everyone you know how terrible the office people are.
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For one thing, I sure wouldn't go back. For another thing, it is possible that the dentist doesn't know how the office people are acting. If there's a way you could inform him, he needs to know. So don't go back and also tell everyone you know how terrible the office people are.
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