I have a tooth that is a bit worn down from years of grinding my teeth at night. It is a bit shorter than the other (one of my front teeth) and i am self-consciencous about my smile. Do you know anything about vineers? Are they really pricey? Does insurance cover them? thanks in advance.
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Well that does present a problem, veneers tend to run between 500-1,300 for porcelain veneers per tooth you may also choose composite veneers which tend to be cheaper and not as strong as porcelain counterparts. Also since veneers are purely cosmetic your insurance probably does not cover it but you can call and ask. Although you do have the option of having that tooth bonded. Grandpa walleye does have a point consider investing some money in a night guard, they don't tend to be very expensive unless you get a custom made one by your dentist. Also to answer your additional question bonding is a composite resin filling placed in the back teeth as well as the front teeth. Composites are the solution for restoring decayed teeth, making cosmetic improvements and even changing the color of your teeth or the reshaping of teeth. Bonding will lighten any stains you may have, close up minor gaps and can be used to correct crooked teeth. Basically, bonding will cover any natural flaws applying a thin coating of a plastic material on the front surface of your teeth. After this, your dentist will apply a bonding material and sculpt, color and shape it to provide a pleasing result. A high-intensity light then hardens the plastic, and the surface is finely polished. Composite resin bonds tend to last between 7 and 11 years. hope this helps, 3rd Year Dental Student
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
What do you think of pre-fight trash talking?
Two dudes are gonna fight... "You better have some good health insurance, 'cause you're gonna need it when I get done with you!" - Dude 1 "I Got it, you better have a great life insurance policy, 'cause your family is gonna need it, B__Ch!" - Dude 2 "I Got it, But Do you have a dental plan?!" - Dude 1 says as his punches Dude 2 in the mouth!
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those were pretty cheesy lines but i would have laughed if i were there.
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those were pretty cheesy lines but i would have laughed if i were there.
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How much do xrays and teeth cleaning cost?
im 20 and not on my parents insurance anymore. i have a parttime job making about about 100 dollars a week and no dental insurance of my own. the last time i had my teeth cleaned was last march and after that my dentist basically took me off his patient list or whatever without telling me, i guess because i was no longer on my parents insurance. so i want to find a new one and know that xrays and all that good stuff are usually involved when seeing a dentist for the first time. so im just wondering how much this might cost without insurance? im in kentucky if that matters.
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Sorry this is longggggg I'm not sure how it is in other states, but here in Massachusetts, the dental insurance companies started to make it so we could buy dental insurance because here in Massachusetts, we have to have health insurance or we get fined close to the cost of what it would have cost to have the insurance when doing taxes. So the dental insurance companies started to compete with dental insurance offered by health insurance companies...OK To GET to the POINT.......... Try googling delta dental. I'm currently unemployed and it costs me $48 bucks a month for dental insurance with a 1000. yearly limit. But:: I am pretty sure most dentist charge 125.00 for the initial appt., and 100. plus....for the exrays. Try googling Univ. of Kentucky dental school or Unvi of Lousiville dental school Bcuz colleges are way cheaper....i go to tufts dental school in boston, ma and it cost 71 bucks for a full mouth exrays so it's prob. 140 at a reg. dentist BUT PLEASEEEEEEEEEE MAKE SURE YOU GO AND GET XRAYS AND CLEANING BECAUSE WHAT MIGHT cost you 100 bucks now might cost you 10,000 in a yr im serious
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Sorry this is longggggg I'm not sure how it is in other states, but here in Massachusetts, the dental insurance companies started to make it so we could buy dental insurance because here in Massachusetts, we have to have health insurance or we get fined close to the cost of what it would have cost to have the insurance when doing taxes. So the dental insurance companies started to compete with dental insurance offered by health insurance companies...OK To GET to the POINT.......... Try googling delta dental. I'm currently unemployed and it costs me $48 bucks a month for dental insurance with a 1000. yearly limit. But:: I am pretty sure most dentist charge 125.00 for the initial appt., and 100. plus....for the exrays. Try googling Univ. of Kentucky dental school or Unvi of Lousiville dental school Bcuz colleges are way cheaper....i go to tufts dental school in boston, ma and it cost 71 bucks for a full mouth exrays so it's prob. 140 at a reg. dentist BUT PLEASEEEEEEEEEE MAKE SURE YOU GO AND GET XRAYS AND CLEANING BECAUSE WHAT MIGHT cost you 100 bucks now might cost you 10,000 in a yr im serious
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Applying for job and need to talk HR about Benefits.?
Your Open QuestionShow me another » What are typical Employee benefits? I am interested in a job and I am going to call the HR Director tomorrow to discuss employee benefits. What should I ask about (even if I don't think they offer it)? I just want to make sure all my bases are covered. Here's what I'm thinking: 1) Holidays paid off? Which ones? 2) Vacation - how many days? How are they accrued? 3) Health Insurance - HMO vs. PPO? Monthly deduction? How much? *Waiting period (i.e. 30, 60, 90 days). 4) Dental Insurance - HMO vs. PPO? Monthly deduction? How much? 5) Vision Insurance? 6) Short Term Disability? 7) Long Term Disability? 8) Life Insurance? 9) Any Profit sharing? or 401K? 10) Personal Days and/or Sick Days? Any thing else that I'm not thinking of???
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Well, you pretty much got it covered. However wait till they offer you a job or you have gone through a couple of interviews before asking these type of questions, rather focus on questions about the company; 1. What are the goals for the company in the next 90 days to 5 yrs? 2. How would you describe the management style in this dept? 3. How many people have held this position? 4. Why was the last person who held this position no longer here or why did they leave? So I think you get the idea. While they could have great benefits if you don't enjoy working there benefits will become worthless. And honestly if you asked me these questions on the first day I wouldn't offer you a job.
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Well, you pretty much got it covered. However wait till they offer you a job or you have gone through a couple of interviews before asking these type of questions, rather focus on questions about the company; 1. What are the goals for the company in the next 90 days to 5 yrs? 2. How would you describe the management style in this dept? 3. How many people have held this position? 4. Why was the last person who held this position no longer here or why did they leave? So I think you get the idea. While they could have great benefits if you don't enjoy working there benefits will become worthless. And honestly if you asked me these questions on the first day I wouldn't offer you a job.
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Tramadol how many is to many? What if the pain won't stop addiction?
I have tooth problems but no dental insurance. I do have Kaiser health insurance I was able to get Tramadol which i've taken before recently with antibiotics. But, my jaw and neck are hurting like crazy. In an eight hour time period i've taken nine 50mgs of the tramadol. I read on a message board of an addict taking 30 a day without fatal complication or seizure. I'm not sure if i've built up a tolerance or the pain is just that awful. Anways, i'm weary of going back to the doctor to ask for something stronger. One because she's a family doctor treating a dental problem. And, two she just prescribed me 60 tramadol. I already know about the increased seizure risk. Any help would so much be appreciated I can't sleep its 12:30am pacific time i'll be by my email :(
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I found Tramadol to be a completely ineffective pain reliever as well. However, taking more is not going to give you increased analgesic effects. The maximum dosage a day is 400mg-you took 450mg today? And you are still in pain, so its obviously not working for you, so stop taking it. As far as becoming "addicted" to Tramadol, that is highly unlikely-Tramadol has a low potential for abuse-it is not related to traditional opiates, but does has some aciton at the mu-opiate receptors, and on norepinephrine, so that may explain why some people report that they feel "high" or "euphoric" when taking it in large amounts. Addiction must be differentiated from physical dependence and tolerance. Tramadol can cause physical dependence with long term usage (even at doses prescribed by the doctor)-that's just the way your body works. It is associated with severe withdrawal symptoms as well, so you don't want to abruptly discontinue it. If you are taking Tramadol for other purposes than to acheive pain relief, than yes, that could possibly lead to psychological delpendence. But it sounds like you are in extreme pain, and you took more than you should not to get high, but to feel better. You need to ask you doctor for Vicodin-stronger and safer than Tramadol, and usually that is what dentists prescribe after procedures anyway, so why she gave you Tramadol is beyond me. You have every right to be comfortable and pain free-just go in a be blunt, explain, and ask. Good luck!
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I found Tramadol to be a completely ineffective pain reliever as well. However, taking more is not going to give you increased analgesic effects. The maximum dosage a day is 400mg-you took 450mg today? And you are still in pain, so its obviously not working for you, so stop taking it. As far as becoming "addicted" to Tramadol, that is highly unlikely-Tramadol has a low potential for abuse-it is not related to traditional opiates, but does has some aciton at the mu-opiate receptors, and on norepinephrine, so that may explain why some people report that they feel "high" or "euphoric" when taking it in large amounts. Addiction must be differentiated from physical dependence and tolerance. Tramadol can cause physical dependence with long term usage (even at doses prescribed by the doctor)-that's just the way your body works. It is associated with severe withdrawal symptoms as well, so you don't want to abruptly discontinue it. If you are taking Tramadol for other purposes than to acheive pain relief, than yes, that could possibly lead to psychological delpendence. But it sounds like you are in extreme pain, and you took more than you should not to get high, but to feel better. You need to ask you doctor for Vicodin-stronger and safer than Tramadol, and usually that is what dentists prescribe after procedures anyway, so why she gave you Tramadol is beyond me. You have every right to be comfortable and pain free-just go in a be blunt, explain, and ask. Good luck!
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A few questions about Orthodontics?
1. I recently found an Orthodontist that offers a payment plan that consists of no down payment, low monthly payments and 0% financing. I have just recently scheduled a consultation with them regarding my financial issues but I thought I'd see what opinions you might have to offer first; I have no dental insurance, so my first question is this; Do you think that the payment plan described above can still apply to me even though I am without dental insurance? 2. [Keep in mind that I am 18 years old.] According to my orthodontist I still have two baby teeth. One of which is loose and could come out at any moment. How embarrassing is that?!?! Anyway, before I get off topic, my second question is this; Is this abnormal? Thanks for your time and answers! -Tara K.
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It is most abnormal to still have 2 baby teeth. Maybe you do not have permanent teeth to succeed those baby teeth...I don't know. I would make sure the orthodontist has a plan regarding the loss of those baby teeth. In other words...If he has those baby teeth pulled, does he intend to close those spaces with the orthodontic treatment??? If so, great! If he can't close those spaces, then you need to have a plan with a general dentist to close the spaces. You may need implants or bridge work. Either way, make sure you account for each scenario. That way you know the cost from beginning to end. Regarding your payment plan: it doesn't matter if you have insurance or not.
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It is most abnormal to still have 2 baby teeth. Maybe you do not have permanent teeth to succeed those baby teeth...I don't know. I would make sure the orthodontist has a plan regarding the loss of those baby teeth. In other words...If he has those baby teeth pulled, does he intend to close those spaces with the orthodontic treatment??? If so, great! If he can't close those spaces, then you need to have a plan with a general dentist to close the spaces. You may need implants or bridge work. Either way, make sure you account for each scenario. That way you know the cost from beginning to end. Regarding your payment plan: it doesn't matter if you have insurance or not.
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Brush floss and mouthwash?
I had not been to the dentist in two years due to well...laziness... and for one year didn't have dental insurance. I got dental insurance and went. Had a cavity and had a root canal done. I am now obsessed with not allowing myself to ever have a tooth that needs a root canal done due to not going for regular cleanings exams and good oral hygiene. My dentist prescribed me a fluoride tooth paste to use for only one week because I complained about a little sensitivity. NOW to my question... Is it HEALTHY to Brush twice a day rinse with listerine after brushing and of course flossing? My concern is that TOO much flouride is BAD. so if I brush than rinse with flouride is this doing more harm than good? Is just brushing with crest twice and flossing good enough? Sorry if I sound like a freak lol
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You should brush twice a day for two minutes using an ADA accepted toothpaste. Crest is good. Floss daily at night before bed to get all of the food and plaque between your teeth out before you sleep. I personally do not rinse, but I recommend it to many of my patients. Rinsing with a mouthrinse that has fluoride in it is safe because you are not swallowing it. I usually only recommend it to patients who have a high risk of cavities (kids, sugar addicts, people on many meds, or recession). Sounds like you are doing everything right. I would be happy with a patient who cares as much!
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You should brush twice a day for two minutes using an ADA accepted toothpaste. Crest is good. Floss daily at night before bed to get all of the food and plaque between your teeth out before you sleep. I personally do not rinse, but I recommend it to many of my patients. Rinsing with a mouthrinse that has fluoride in it is safe because you are not swallowing it. I usually only recommend it to patients who have a high risk of cavities (kids, sugar addicts, people on many meds, or recession). Sounds like you are doing everything right. I would be happy with a patient who cares as much!
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