I just went to the dentist today and I need a filling. For a D2392 Resin-Based Composite, it will cost $213. I don't have dental insurance. Is this a normal price? It's my first filling and I feel like that's an awful lot! I live in NC so maybe it's normal here. Thanks.
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Yes thats the going rate
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Saturday, April 9, 2011
what if you're poor can't afford a dentist but also don't want some guy who is learning to destroy you?
let's just say, if you dont have dental insurance and your in need of a dentist what do those guys do then? dentist really turn them away ? i mean do dentist now do pro bono ? anyone on any insight?
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I've been going to a dental school clinic for about eight months now, and I've gotten five fillings from my assigned student, and four more from two others in their licensing exams. Seriously? The biggest phobia factor at the clinic is listening to the students ask what sound like silly questions. I deal with that by reminding myself that the really dangerous docs are the ones that think they know everything and thus aren't paying attention. Also - clinics have built in second opinions - everyone can miss something once, but when two people look at it... Usual clinic filling procedure - All my cavities were identified in an initial appointment to document and give me a treatment plan, so the student usually plans out which one he is doing based on how deep it appeared and how long he has for my appointment. I show up, he takes a quick look, calls over an instructor to give a run-through of the procedure, double check that it makes sense given the cavities location (I prefer tooth-colored fillings, for example, but they aren't as structurally sound, so the instructor might veto one as being borderline dangerous). At beginning of year, I was one of the students first patients, so he had to call an instructor back over as soon as he got the dental dam in my mouth, to check that he did it right. Now he is a senior, he can go ahead and drill. Once he has the 'prep' done - he's cleaned out the cavity of decay, and is prepared to put a filling in - he calls over an instructor. First tooth he did, the instructor confirmed that it was in need of a root canal, waaay too deep to leave alone, but disagreed with the students thought that it was an emergency. Since then, it has just been a good moment for the instructor to give advice on the precise shape of a filling, to make it stay put best, while covering their butts by double checking that the student isn't ignoring obvious decay. He puts the filling in, hardens it, smooths it out, depending on location even polishes it, calls over an instructor to approve the final result. Really, ya gotta remember that the students are operating under the license of the instructors on the clinic floor, and the instructors are legally responsible. Occasionally I end up waiting quite a bit for the instructors to come round, but they hover over procedures that worry them, or even take over from the student if they think it requires an expert hand. That happened in my root canal - apparently my family has extremely long roots and the instructor wanted to be certain that the whole thing was cleaned out thoroughly, but gently. So he took over. Remember that the ones with the doctor in front of their names cover their butts.
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I've been going to a dental school clinic for about eight months now, and I've gotten five fillings from my assigned student, and four more from two others in their licensing exams. Seriously? The biggest phobia factor at the clinic is listening to the students ask what sound like silly questions. I deal with that by reminding myself that the really dangerous docs are the ones that think they know everything and thus aren't paying attention. Also - clinics have built in second opinions - everyone can miss something once, but when two people look at it... Usual clinic filling procedure - All my cavities were identified in an initial appointment to document and give me a treatment plan, so the student usually plans out which one he is doing based on how deep it appeared and how long he has for my appointment. I show up, he takes a quick look, calls over an instructor to give a run-through of the procedure, double check that it makes sense given the cavities location (I prefer tooth-colored fillings, for example, but they aren't as structurally sound, so the instructor might veto one as being borderline dangerous). At beginning of year, I was one of the students first patients, so he had to call an instructor back over as soon as he got the dental dam in my mouth, to check that he did it right. Now he is a senior, he can go ahead and drill. Once he has the 'prep' done - he's cleaned out the cavity of decay, and is prepared to put a filling in - he calls over an instructor. First tooth he did, the instructor confirmed that it was in need of a root canal, waaay too deep to leave alone, but disagreed with the students thought that it was an emergency. Since then, it has just been a good moment for the instructor to give advice on the precise shape of a filling, to make it stay put best, while covering their butts by double checking that the student isn't ignoring obvious decay. He puts the filling in, hardens it, smooths it out, depending on location even polishes it, calls over an instructor to approve the final result. Really, ya gotta remember that the students are operating under the license of the instructors on the clinic floor, and the instructors are legally responsible. Occasionally I end up waiting quite a bit for the instructors to come round, but they hover over procedures that worry them, or even take over from the student if they think it requires an expert hand. That happened in my root canal - apparently my family has extremely long roots and the instructor wanted to be certain that the whole thing was cleaned out thoroughly, but gently. So he took over. Remember that the ones with the doctor in front of their names cover their butts.
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should i be worried about dental death?
I have horrible teeth and am finally seeing a dentist, after several years of no insurance.... I met somebody once, who worked for a dental group, who gave me a frightening statistic: that "250,000 people die every year undergoing dental procedures". Is that acurate? Im really concerned. Ive got tons and tons of dental damage, and i have heart problems, that i take medication for. Should i be concerned about dying while having my dental work done???!!!
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Huh. That sounds like an awfully high number... Have you ever heard the quote, "90% of all statistics are made up on the spot?" I think that might be an appropriate statement in this situation. That being said... make sure you are completely honest when filling out your medical history with your dentist. Some heart conditions require that you take an antibiotic prior to any dental treatment to prevent what is called "bacterial endocarditis." Basically, you get a dose of antibiotic to stop any bacteria/infection before it has a chance to travel to your heart. Actually, having heart problems makes it MORE IMPORTANT for you to take care of your dental health. A lot of people do not realize that your mouth and your heart are directly connected. Gum disease is directly linked to heart disease, and by maintaining GOOD oral health can help with your heart problems... Good luck. Take care of your mouth. You will feel better and your overall health will improve! I promise!
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Huh. That sounds like an awfully high number... Have you ever heard the quote, "90% of all statistics are made up on the spot?" I think that might be an appropriate statement in this situation. That being said... make sure you are completely honest when filling out your medical history with your dentist. Some heart conditions require that you take an antibiotic prior to any dental treatment to prevent what is called "bacterial endocarditis." Basically, you get a dose of antibiotic to stop any bacteria/infection before it has a chance to travel to your heart. Actually, having heart problems makes it MORE IMPORTANT for you to take care of your dental health. A lot of people do not realize that your mouth and your heart are directly connected. Gum disease is directly linked to heart disease, and by maintaining GOOD oral health can help with your heart problems... Good luck. Take care of your mouth. You will feel better and your overall health will improve! I promise!
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Is it possible to combine health insurance plans?
Heres the thing I already have health, dental, and vision insurance from work. It provides for me and my wife. It is a very comprehensive plan but if i go to a doctor i have to pay $15 bucks (small fee) and other relativley small copays. Now my wife got a new job about a while ago and is finally being offered a health plan. She gets to choose and we're thinking to get the plan that covers hospital procedures with a 0 copay but doesnt cover doctor visits or drugs. my plan has about a $100 deductible on drugs and $500 for hospital visits. so between both of them we pretty much got everything covered.
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healthquotes.awardspace.info - here is my health insurance plan. As I remember they can provide such a service.
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healthquotes.awardspace.info - here is my health insurance plan. As I remember they can provide such a service.
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I am an American visiting England and need emergency dental care. What can I do?
I don't have any medical insurance and don't qualify for their NHS. Do I just fork over some money and hope someone will help me? I have lost a tooth and I'm pretty panicked. I don't even know how to categorize this question correctly.
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Try and find an emergency dentist they'll do it for ya
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Try and find an emergency dentist they'll do it for ya
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Can someone tell me what it would cost to make around 4 crowns for teeth?
Please note: Have no Dental Insurance
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I have a dentist list on my website. go to it and look for providers in your area. after that if you go to, CONTACT US and and fill out the info " totally confidential " I can get u signed up for a discount program, or I can get you more info. http://www.mybenefitsplus.com/40419081..…
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I have a dentist list on my website. go to it and look for providers in your area. after that if you go to, CONTACT US and and fill out the info " totally confidential " I can get u signed up for a discount program, or I can get you more info. http://www.mybenefitsplus.com/40419081..…
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How much do braces cost?
And if we had dental insurance, would they cover the cost of them?
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/////////// it will not cover the whole cost, it usually cost about 5,000 or so depending on the orthodontist and area
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/////////// it will not cover the whole cost, it usually cost about 5,000 or so depending on the orthodontist and area
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