I don't have dental insurance to go to the dentists office, but would really love whiter teeth. I heard brushing with baking soda and peroxide really works, but does it do harm to teeth with cavities, or take the enamel off?
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NO, we reccomend this in our office all the time, and NO one has EVER had a problem, brushing 2-3 times a day is all and you can alter this formula with your regular toothpaste. Get a bottle of: Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (H2O2)- Use fresh product and a Box of Baking Soda (any brand is fine) Wet toothbrush with Hydrogen Peroxide then dip in the baking soda, a paste will form on the brush…brush as shown, focusing on the gum line using a gentle, massaging circular motion. Brush all tooth surfaces, and tongue. . For oral use, you can dilute the 3% hydrogen peroxide with up to 10 parts water. Adjust dilution to your taste Rinse the mouth well when you are done Baking soda has the effect of increasing alkalinity in the mouth, thereby neutralizing acids produced by the bacteria responsible for plaque and tooth decay. Baking soda is also a mild abrasive and whitens teeth. Hydrogen peroxide is alkaline and bubbles and foams as it destroys the bacteria. It also cleans the tongue Alternate this formula with your regular toothpaste. Not for use by those with High Blood pressure or salt-restricted diet.
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
I live in San Jose California,and where can I find an affodable or free emergency tooth extraction?
I have no dental insurance, no money, and in severe pain. Where can I go to?
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Find a dental school in your area, and they base it on your income.
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Find a dental school in your area, and they base it on your income.
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Is it really necessary to have wisdom teeth pulled?
Mine are growing in now, and the bottom ones hurt a lot. The top ones not so much, but a little. I have no dental insurance nor do I have a promising job in my future which will provide me with it. It's all on me to pay for it and it's expensive. Do you really have to have them taken out ever?
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How soon is open bite treatment needed?
I have an anterior open bite and there is some interferance by some of teeth. As a result, my jaw gets sore at times. I need to see an orthodontist about this, but I am a student right now and do not have any dental insurance so I was wondering how soon this needs to be treated. Can it wait a year?
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You should get an anterior open bite fixed with a combination of dental orthodontics to line up your teeth, and with jaw corrction surgery to get your jaws properly aligned so that your front teeth can normally overlap, allowing you to bite into things. To find out more on jaw correction surgery (or orthognathic surgery), go to http://dentalimplantsaustralia.com/
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You should get an anterior open bite fixed with a combination of dental orthodontics to line up your teeth, and with jaw corrction surgery to get your jaws properly aligned so that your front teeth can normally overlap, allowing you to bite into things. To find out more on jaw correction surgery (or orthognathic surgery), go to http://dentalimplantsaustralia.com/
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Dental Scaling - Is Medical Irrigation a Scam?
My insurance company doesn't cover medical irrigation as it is not necessary with dental scaling. Is medical irrigation during a dental scaling a "scam" for extra fees by dentists?
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I wouldn't call it a scam, but it is not absolutely necessary. You can get results without it.
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I wouldn't call it a scam, but it is not absolutely necessary. You can get results without it.
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Hello, I have a bridge 3 teeth it is real silver can an average dentist remove it ?
Clean under neath and replace it it is from 1996 the US Navy my dental insurance will only cover 10 percent to replace it meaning I have to come up with 3500 I do not have that kind of money. PLease PLease any suggestions or professionals out there?
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Why would it need to cleaned under it unless there is decay under it. In all likelihood the bridge would have to be destroyed to remove it without damaging the teeth it is hooked to with the crowns.
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Why would it need to cleaned under it unless there is decay under it. In all likelihood the bridge would have to be destroyed to remove it without damaging the teeth it is hooked to with the crowns.
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How to I waive an over charge claim from my dentist?
We went to a dentist who said they would accept our dental insurance. After we had our evaluations (since it was 2 years since our last appt. because we didn't have insurance, and can't afford dentistry without insurance) and 1 cleaning, we now have a charge of over $100, after our insurance paid their 100%. My husband still needs his teeth cleaned. We can't afford the bill, and want the dentist to waive it for us. Is there any information, or legal info about dentists can't charge more than what the insurance is paying them, if the insurance company is paying 100%? Please help!
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If they are a participating provider they are required to provide service at the rate they are contracted at. However, if they are not a contracted, participating provider, the insurance company pays a set amount and if the doctor's fees are higher than the amount the insurance company is willing to pay you are responsible for the difference. The best thing you can do is speak with the dentist. Most insurance companies will pay for one eval and one cleaning every year, some will pay every 6 months. That is per person. Again though if you are not seeing a participating provider then they can charge whatever their fee is and your insurance may not pay the whole thing.
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If they are a participating provider they are required to provide service at the rate they are contracted at. However, if they are not a contracted, participating provider, the insurance company pays a set amount and if the doctor's fees are higher than the amount the insurance company is willing to pay you are responsible for the difference. The best thing you can do is speak with the dentist. Most insurance companies will pay for one eval and one cleaning every year, some will pay every 6 months. That is per person. Again though if you are not seeing a participating provider then they can charge whatever their fee is and your insurance may not pay the whole thing.
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