Can anyone recommend a solution to a dental problem?

About 8 years ago, I had a dentist drill into my mouth before the novocaine kicked in. Since then I have been terrified of the dentist. I need: 5-6 broken teeth in the back fixed / removed, I need 2 dental implants (or whatever) to plug in 2 teeth missing in the back of my visible smile. Cost is a big issue, and I have 2 things to help me. 1. insurance and 2. an FSA (flexible spending account) which is money taken out of my check each week which is put into an account that you can use for medical expenses as you wish (even cosmetic surgery.) I can use $3000 a year. I am wondering about dental colleges- do they do dental work at a discount? What about dentists that cater to people who freak out? Could I just start over w/ dentures? I am new to Columbus and am so confused where to start. Are there medical counselors? The dentist who drilled into my mouth w/out novocaine is being sued by about 40 people for mistreatment and will lose his license, I'm sure. I'm not in the lawsuit.

Can anyone recommend a solution to a dental problem?
You mentioned Columbus.. If you mean Columbus in Ohio, you are in luck because the Ohio State University dental school is in Columbus.





And yes, dental schools provide dental care at reduced fees, about half that of a regular dentist. It's a great place for cowards to go to, because the dental students know they are being graded for how well they interact with patients so they will be exceedingly gentle with you.





Give the dental school a call and see if they are taking patients, and good luck.





EDITED TO ADD: Unlike what the below poster thinks, a dental student has no incentive to "find more work than is really there"-- they don't earn any money for doing the procedures. In fact they are more conservative than private-practice dentists and don't tend to push a patient to pay for elective work.
Reply:My life story! I am in the exact same boat as you! I'm still not planning to go, though... I freaking HATE the dentist and often fantasize about just having the little white bastards pulled (while completely unconscious, OF COURSE) and getting a nice set of dentures! I hope you can get up the nerve to go!





In the meantime, I'm sure you've learned that benzocaine is your friend!
Reply:Dental schools do usually offer a huge discount on dental work. I would find one in your area. As for the "freaked out" part, I would see a Certified Hypnotherapist who specializes in fears %26amp; phobias. I am one myself, but I'm out of your area, and it works better in person.
Reply:A dental school does do services at a reduced rate but you take first available appt time verses a convenient time. They are perfect for a situation like yours as they can learn a lot from your past treatment and trauma. You can be given something to relax you and make this visit a pleasant experience. Just be honest and tell them what happened and ask for something to ease your stress. Just look in the phone book under Dental Schools and call for an appt.
Reply:i'm scared too, in fact stay away fron dental schools, they find more work than is really there....i was a guinea pig too once......and try to keep your teeth as long as you can, ixnay on the denture route...good luck, you have insurance use it as long as you can......try using a dentist that give sedation...it works well
Reply:I suggest you get it done overseas,





$3000 is a lot of bread you could probably get a vacation and all the work done . One bad one good:)
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Reply:Dental surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.





Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.


They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.





http://www.indianhealthguru.com


Hope this helps.