I have several cavities in my mouth that I can't afford to get filled right now (as I don't have dental insurance and I make minimum wage). I'm planning on going as soon as I have the money, but I was wondering if there was anything I could do in the meantime to keep them from getting worse, aside from brushing and flossing (which I do almost compulsively now). Thanks for any input.
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I once used a sugar free gum to make a temporary filling. Just to keep the air out. First I brushed my teeth thoroughly then I put a little toothpaste in the actual cavity, then filled the space with the well chewed gum. It did work. But cleanliness is important.
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
How much does it cost to get a cavity fixed?
I don't have any dental insurance, And I need to get some cavities drilled and filled or something. Does anyone know how much this may cost? Thanks for any input.
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My dentist office charges about $150 per cavity, and I had three!
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My dentist office charges about $150 per cavity, and I had three!
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How important is it to extract an impacted wisdom tooth?
I'm having a huge amount of pain from my impacted wisdom tooth. I think it's actually pushing my jawbone. My dental insurance doesn't start until June (3 weeks) so I'm putting off going to the dentist until then. Will there be complications if I wait that long?
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No there will be no dire results if you wait that long other than being in pain. You might want to call the dental office and explain the delay reasoning and the pain you are in. They may start you on a course of pain pills and/or antibiotics. Good luck
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No there will be no dire results if you wait that long other than being in pain. You might want to call the dental office and explain the delay reasoning and the pain you are in. They may start you on a course of pain pills and/or antibiotics. Good luck
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What can i do to help reduce a abcess in my mouth?
I don't have dental insurance was wondering if there were any homeopathic remedies or anything like that that would help my abcesses.
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You could try warm water and salt rinses. Just add a tsp of salt to about 4 ounces of water, stir it up, and rinse your mouth. Take the salt water into your mouth and swish it around for a few seconds then spit it out. Finish the whole glass and repeat it 3-4 times a day. Sometimes this helps.
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You could try warm water and salt rinses. Just add a tsp of salt to about 4 ounces of water, stir it up, and rinse your mouth. Take the salt water into your mouth and swish it around for a few seconds then spit it out. Finish the whole glass and repeat it 3-4 times a day. Sometimes this helps.
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If I have physical custody and claim my son as a dependent can his father deduct his half of medical expenses?
I have full custody and pay for everything. I provide the medical and dental insurance. We split all deductibles and copays in half. He wants the receipts and does not want me to put on the receipt that I paid up front because he wants to deduct them off his taxes.
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Let the father file his taxes however he feels necessary. He will get audited, not you. Don' t give him receipts for anything you paid for. You may need them later in a court situation. I was in a similar situation where the father was to pay 1/2 of all medical expenses that insurance did not cover. I have received $0.00 for his 1/2. Change your mind set, and do what is necessary for this child. And don't do him any favors. Whatever he pays for he can keep his receipts and do as he likes with them. His finances are not your responsability. Always pay these expenses with a debit or credit card so they can reflect as coming from your own personal account, or check. You never know what the future brings and you need to cover they @#% now!
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Let the father file his taxes however he feels necessary. He will get audited, not you. Don' t give him receipts for anything you paid for. You may need them later in a court situation. I was in a similar situation where the father was to pay 1/2 of all medical expenses that insurance did not cover. I have received $0.00 for his 1/2. Change your mind set, and do what is necessary for this child. And don't do him any favors. Whatever he pays for he can keep his receipts and do as he likes with them. His finances are not your responsability. Always pay these expenses with a debit or credit card so they can reflect as coming from your own personal account, or check. You never know what the future brings and you need to cover they @#% now!
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How much does it cost to remove wisdom teeth?
I have to have wisdom teeth removed, but don't have dental insurance. I know it is a surgery and sounds like a big ordeal. How much is this going to cost?
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You will be best to talk to a denitst. But before you do that you should deffinatley get dental insurance. I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed (surgically) and they had to knock me out to do it. Without insurance it would have cost me about $2000. With insurance I only paid $800. You may not have as big of a problem as I did though, and it could be a TON cheaper. So check with your dentist
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You will be best to talk to a denitst. But before you do that you should deffinatley get dental insurance. I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed (surgically) and they had to knock me out to do it. Without insurance it would have cost me about $2000. With insurance I only paid $800. You may not have as big of a problem as I did though, and it could be a TON cheaper. So check with your dentist
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Is it possible that my Dentist caused my tooth to become abscessed when he replaced an old crown?
I developed a gum boil shortly thereafter. I have had a root canal in the tooth for ten years. If it is likely his actions that caused it, what course can I take to get him to take responsibility for treatment since I do not have dental insurance?
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It is very unlikely that your dentist did anything in replaceing the crown that would have caused an infection. Why did you have to have the crown replaced? sometimes people get decay around the crown and that can cause an infection. If the decay occures below the gumline the dentist cant always see it. Also, its possible that you cracked the tooth under the crown. That is always an issue with rootcanaled teeth and it can happen when the temp crown is on. When that happens it can allow bacteria down into the root so that it can cause infection. But, main point here, is that baring the dentist doing something terrible, you getting an infection is an unfortunate situation but not something that he/she would be responsible for. You can see if they will give you some antibiotics and it might clear up. Also, i dont know if you are a female, but they have found that women are often more sensitive to metals in their mouth, so maybe if your crown has metal under it, it could be causeing some of the problem.
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It is very unlikely that your dentist did anything in replaceing the crown that would have caused an infection. Why did you have to have the crown replaced? sometimes people get decay around the crown and that can cause an infection. If the decay occures below the gumline the dentist cant always see it. Also, its possible that you cracked the tooth under the crown. That is always an issue with rootcanaled teeth and it can happen when the temp crown is on. When that happens it can allow bacteria down into the root so that it can cause infection. But, main point here, is that baring the dentist doing something terrible, you getting an infection is an unfortunate situation but not something that he/she would be responsible for. You can see if they will give you some antibiotics and it might clear up. Also, i dont know if you are a female, but they have found that women are often more sensitive to metals in their mouth, so maybe if your crown has metal under it, it could be causeing some of the problem.
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