Ok, well I can feel like a millimeter of one of my wisdom teeth starting to come in. i don't have dental insurance, so it would cost thousands of dollars to get them taken out. Well, I don't have that at this moment. What happens if I don't get them pulled right away? Anything? Will they ruin my almost perfect teeth? Also, I'm FREAKED OUT of getting them pulled. I would probably have a heart attack.
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Bad things that can happen from wisdom teeth are infections, pain, and making other teeth crooked. Also wisdom teeth are very far back and hard to brush, so you could easily get cavities in them. So often, the dentist will recommend that you get them removed. So, before you are freaked out too much, make an appointment to see your dentist. He/she will look at the wisdom teeth and tell you what to expect. Ask the dentist what your options are and also about how you can pay for the wisdom teeth. Many dentists and oral surgeons offer payment plans to patients. What to expect if you get your wisdom teeth removed: you may have to fast the morning of or evening before the surgery. You will either get a local anesthesia or full anesthesia depending on what you and your dentist decide is best for you. This means that you will either be "asleep" for the entire procedure or that you will get a small shot that will numb your mouth but you will stay awake. For either option, you will not feel pain when the wisdom teeth are removed. When they have finished the surgery, they will put stitches on your gums and make sure you are ok and everything. You will be given directions on how to care for your teeth for the next few days. Your mouth might be a little bit sore, and they will tell you which painkillers will be good to take. You should also follow the directions about eating soft foods and drinking plenty of fluids and getting enough rest and avoiding strenuous activity for a few days. (Cuz the body needs to heal.) Overall, getting the teeth removed is 100 times better than the pain and problems you could have if you don't. Ask the dentist any questions you have about the whole thing and you will be fine.
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
WIll Medicaid help pay for my dental implant?
I got a tooth pulled yesterday. the oral surgeon says I must replace the tooth or my teeth will begin to spread and tooth below the missing one will become damaged. He said mostly likely it will cost $3000. I have very low income and NY medicaid insurance. Will they help to cover some of the implant cost?
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MEDICAID DOESN'T COVER IMPLANTS. FYI, NO INSURANCE COVERS THESE. WHY NOT? THERE ARE MORE INEXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVES.
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MEDICAID DOESN'T COVER IMPLANTS. FYI, NO INSURANCE COVERS THESE. WHY NOT? THERE ARE MORE INEXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVES.
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How do you find a decent dentist that will accept your insurance as full pymt?
Need major dental work, & unable to find financing. Dental est. was aprox 3,000.
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To add to HeatherS above... Many dentist sign agreements with insurance companies which limit your out-of-pocket expenses. They may pay 50% or 80% of the cost of a procedure, but it will be 50% or 80% of a predetermined amount, and not what the dentist charges... you pay your share of what the insurance company allows, and the dentist writes off the difference... Example: The dentist charges $150 for a certain filling and you have 80% coverage. The insurance company allows only $100 for that filling. They will pay 80% of $100, and you pay 20%, or $20 of the $100... the extra $50 the dentist wants to charge is written off... To find a dentist who has made such an agreement, try calling your dental insurance... they may have a list they can send you. You can also call a dentist and ask if they are a PARTICIPATING PROVIDER with your insurance. USE THAT TERM, since most dentists will say they accept your insurance, but if they don't PARTICIPATE, they can charge that extra $50 I mentioned above to you... Be careful you don't go over the benefit maximum for your year... if you do, you make up ALL the difference... contact your insurance company's Benefits depaartment to clarify what is and isn't covered and what the % of coverage is. Best, Ed, RN
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To add to HeatherS above... Many dentist sign agreements with insurance companies which limit your out-of-pocket expenses. They may pay 50% or 80% of the cost of a procedure, but it will be 50% or 80% of a predetermined amount, and not what the dentist charges... you pay your share of what the insurance company allows, and the dentist writes off the difference... Example: The dentist charges $150 for a certain filling and you have 80% coverage. The insurance company allows only $100 for that filling. They will pay 80% of $100, and you pay 20%, or $20 of the $100... the extra $50 the dentist wants to charge is written off... To find a dentist who has made such an agreement, try calling your dental insurance... they may have a list they can send you. You can also call a dentist and ask if they are a PARTICIPATING PROVIDER with your insurance. USE THAT TERM, since most dentists will say they accept your insurance, but if they don't PARTICIPATE, they can charge that extra $50 I mentioned above to you... Be careful you don't go over the benefit maximum for your year... if you do, you make up ALL the difference... contact your insurance company's Benefits depaartment to clarify what is and isn't covered and what the % of coverage is. Best, Ed, RN
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anybody got any idea when dental implants will be cheaper to have?
I desperately need them but I cannot afford the $12,000 I was quoted for the things and insurance does not cover it. I have such a shallow palat I was told that that is the reason I have to have such a long back piece on my top plate that gags me all the time so I wonder if anybody knows about a cheap way or when they might drop in price.
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Unfortunately, probably not anytime soon (in my opinion). Implants are a lot more complicated than having fake teeth screwed into place, and the associated costs are bound to be high. Even before the surgery itself, you will have to go through a number of appointments to have impressions and x-rays taken. Somebody then looks at these models and x-rays to figure out what size implant to use, and what angle it should be inserted at, etc. With the models of your teeth, they build an apparatus that will guide the surgeon. So part of the cost incorporates lab fees (which are sky high), cost of the materials used (also sky high), and a small portion goes toward the salaries of the people who are doing the work. (Hygienists, assistants, lab techs, etc.) Everything is done by hand. A large portion of the cost is because of the surgical nature of the procedure (including anaesthetic.) It involves cutting into the gum, then drilling upwards into the bone at the EXACT angle for correct placement of the implant. This also must take into consideration the location of your nerves, blood vessels, etc. The surgeon, in many cases, is also an MD, or at the very least an oral surgeon. In some cases, when there is not enough bone present, the surgeon will have to add more before going ahead with the implant, which adds another stage of surgery and a higher cost. (Even more so if you have it done in a hospital operatory). The implant itself is fairly expensive, as it is made from a material that is designed to integrate with your bone without causing bone resorption or infection. There is always research being done on dental biomaterials, and creating one that is "perfect" is not a cheap process. Consequently, they cost a fortune to the people making implants from them, and that cost is passed on to the patient. The crown of the implant is also expensive. The ones I have seen are hand made, starting with a wax-up and ending with painting on the "enamel" part, layer by layer and colour by colour so it matches your teeth perfectly. In between there are a number of steps that are a lot like jewellery making. (There is no computer that does this.) Unfortunately, because of everything that goes into the placement of an implant, I can't see the cost coming down a whole lot anytime soon. (Unless someone invents an expensive computer system.) Insurance companies may be more accepting of them though as they become more popular. I think I would be really afraid of anyone who says they can do it for $500...I would worry that they don't know what they're doing! But maybe I'm wrong, who knows. :)
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Unfortunately, probably not anytime soon (in my opinion). Implants are a lot more complicated than having fake teeth screwed into place, and the associated costs are bound to be high. Even before the surgery itself, you will have to go through a number of appointments to have impressions and x-rays taken. Somebody then looks at these models and x-rays to figure out what size implant to use, and what angle it should be inserted at, etc. With the models of your teeth, they build an apparatus that will guide the surgeon. So part of the cost incorporates lab fees (which are sky high), cost of the materials used (also sky high), and a small portion goes toward the salaries of the people who are doing the work. (Hygienists, assistants, lab techs, etc.) Everything is done by hand. A large portion of the cost is because of the surgical nature of the procedure (including anaesthetic.) It involves cutting into the gum, then drilling upwards into the bone at the EXACT angle for correct placement of the implant. This also must take into consideration the location of your nerves, blood vessels, etc. The surgeon, in many cases, is also an MD, or at the very least an oral surgeon. In some cases, when there is not enough bone present, the surgeon will have to add more before going ahead with the implant, which adds another stage of surgery and a higher cost. (Even more so if you have it done in a hospital operatory). The implant itself is fairly expensive, as it is made from a material that is designed to integrate with your bone without causing bone resorption or infection. There is always research being done on dental biomaterials, and creating one that is "perfect" is not a cheap process. Consequently, they cost a fortune to the people making implants from them, and that cost is passed on to the patient. The crown of the implant is also expensive. The ones I have seen are hand made, starting with a wax-up and ending with painting on the "enamel" part, layer by layer and colour by colour so it matches your teeth perfectly. In between there are a number of steps that are a lot like jewellery making. (There is no computer that does this.) Unfortunately, because of everything that goes into the placement of an implant, I can't see the cost coming down a whole lot anytime soon. (Unless someone invents an expensive computer system.) Insurance companies may be more accepting of them though as they become more popular. I think I would be really afraid of anyone who says they can do it for $500...I would worry that they don't know what they're doing! But maybe I'm wrong, who knows. :)
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I really want to become a teacher but I worry there will be no jobs when i graduate in 4 years and that i will?
always be broke. What benefits do teachers get? Like paid vacation, health insurance, dental? Anything like that. And is there anyone living off 30 k a year and doing fine? Like has a house, car, family and still doing good?
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If you are a science or math teacher, chances are there is going to be a job for you.
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If you are a science or math teacher, chances are there is going to be a job for you.
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Best way to you pull your own tooth?
please do not say dont do it cause I am. I just need to know the best and safest way. I am in pain and have no dental insurance.
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if you have to........ just get pliars and pull it! but dont pull to hard, it could break your jaw, (thats what my dentist told me). so pull it slowly
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if you have to........ just get pliars and pull it! but dont pull to hard, it could break your jaw, (thats what my dentist told me). so pull it slowly
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Do dental schools perform anesthesia?
I need to have a dental procedure done that is going to require anesthesia and I have been told that if you go to a local dental school you can get work done for very cheap. I was just curious if they would even be able to perform the procedure since it would require general anesthesia. I don't have insurance so I am looking for a cheap alternative! Thanks.
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Most dental schools have oral surgery programs and clinics that administer general anesthetics. Call the school and they will give you a consultation appointment and will explain the procedures. Good luck
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Most dental schools have oral surgery programs and clinics that administer general anesthetics. Call the school and they will give you a consultation appointment and will explain the procedures. Good luck
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