Friday, May 21, 2010

I'd like to have my rotting teeth removed and have full mouth dental implants. How?

I can't seem to find a general price on anything and no one seems willing to share the price unless I actually go there in person which means forking out more cash.   





Surely there's a general price for having all teeth removed and replaced with dental implants. I didn't know it was possible until I saw a plastic surgery show where a guy had a face lift - and then went to a type of dentist that showed him two full mouth implants and then an after picture of him smiling with his perfect teeth (Unfortunately, they never went into detail on how it would work. It didn't relate to plastic surgery, I suppose).

I'd like to have my rotting teeth removed and have full mouth dental implants. How?
Be aware not everyone is eligible for implants no matter how much money they have. Poor gums/infection are 2 reasons to defer implants. It is not so simple to say "just give me implants ". If your teeth are rotting out of your mouth, go to a dentist to evaluate you !


RN in Ca.
Reply:at least 200 per tooth to pull the roots out, and 2000 or more for each implant. very very expensive considering there are 26 teeth i think.
Reply:I can tell you that it is extremely expensive. You're talking about oral surgery. Call an oral surgeon's office and ask your question. Big Bucks!
Reply:You should be able to find a dentist that does implants and will give you a rough estimate. Part of the reason they can't quote you over the phone is because they need to see what your current teeth look like so they can decide how many teeth need to be pulled and if your gums are healthy enough to even hold dental implants. The doc has to see your mouth first before he can figure out how much it might cost you. You should be able to make an appointment with several dentists for a consultation though just to see if you are a candidate for dental implants.
Reply:You are probably looking at about $4 -5 thousand.
Reply:go buy a can of baby food and try it, hope you like it cause if you have a bunch of extractions plus implants you will be eating that **** for a while
Reply:I think you are going hit at least $700.00 ea. @ 26 = 18 K USD
Reply:My brother just had this done... He shelled out $30,000 just for the top! and still has to go back for the bottom. His teeth look really good though.





Each tooth had to be root canaled and then a metal post was implanted into the bone. Then they put porcelain veneers on to the rod's. He said it didn't hurt to much though.
Reply:Dental implant surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and lasik surgery in India by a company called Forerunners Healthcare. The Price for dental and lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.





Forerunners Healthcare 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.forerunnershealthcare.com


Hope this helps.
Reply:I've had two patients who I finally gave up on and sent for the treatment you seek. They each spent about $50,000.


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Reply:It is not clear in which state or city you reside. But still it may not be possible to arrive at a general price for dental implants. It could be anywhere between $5-8K for both implant and subsequent crown. But what would be like quantity discount I may also try to find out. I hope you realize that full mouth implants is huge money, that would leave many a patients almost pauper after the procedure. You must be some stinking rich guy. Still anyone would like to make a saving. Look if any best deals are available. I recently checked up in India where I was quoted $1200 (Nobel Biocare implant + Procera crown) at the best surgery. I made an internet search like: affordable and best deal implant dentistry in india. Make a try and good luck.
Reply:You can save up to 80% with no waiting period to use your benefits after sign up. http://mybenefitsplus.com/40436527 . Call me with any questions
Reply:You are talking about a full mouth restoration and you will be shelling out no less than $30,000...and that's the low ball price.Insurance doesn't cover implants because it is considered cosmetic.The only way you are going to get the info you need would be to go in for a consult.


Questions about the Dental Hygiene field?

I am a freshman in college and have decided to pursue a career in dental hygiene. However, I recenetly talked to a girl who is a RDH and she said that she hates the job! This is the first time I've heard this from a hygienist and I am just wondering if any other RDH agrees? Also, if you are someone who gets queasy with blood or surgery, would this be a good field?

Questions about the Dental Hygiene field?
I am a hygienist and believe i am sometimes overpaid. You have to be working in an office where you like the dentist and the other women. It can be a difficult job when you are booked solid and don't have time to hit the bathroom, but working 3-4 days a week is quite nice. I live in New England and make $40.00 an hour and have 401 k. If you get a yuck mouth, I use my ultrasonic which quickly removes plaque without having to touch it. As far as being queasy with blood, well, it can be bloody. Have you observed a hygienist in your own dentist's office? Ask if you can first. It's actually more bloody being an assistant who has to deal with extractions and such. I love people and have bonded so well with the same patients that they will only see me. I graduated in '04' and am very happy with my decision. I do remember being very self conscious ( and still am a little) when I tell people I am a hygienist because some people will say, " How can you stand working in people's mouths?". I tell them that I love my job and that usually shuts them right up. Soon I will be taking 4 months off for maternity then only working 3 days a week. Perfect career if you want a family some day. Hope this helps. Good luck and study hard!!!


Has anyone had open flap surgery on thier gums?

I have gum disease and have been getting deep cleaning treatments at my dental hospital for about two years. My dentist suggest that I should have open flap surgery which will much improve the condtion of my gums.





I am pretty scared about it? Does it hurt? How is the recovery? can you eat?





Please help!!

Has anyone had open flap surgery on thier gums?
no but i know a few who need their other flaps that are in need of a good cleaning
Reply:ok first things first! DONT panic!





Its sounds scary ok but in fact its not as bad as it sounds. You will be given local anesthetic to numb your gums (this numb sensation can last generally up to 2-3 hours). You WILL feel sore afterwards but given good oral hygiene instruction you should notice a difference in your gum health. Corsodyl mouthwash is great after such surgery. ok it can cause some staining but that can be sorted easily afterwards and is not worth putting you off.


You may find you dont want to eat much later the same day but you should be ok to eat the day after but bear in mind you dont want to attack a T-bone steak!


It IS advisable to eat something before the treatment especially if you are nervous as this can help to keep up your sugar level and help you feel better in yourself rather than feel a little faint. . but this is easily avoided by eating normally before the appointment. So DONT starve yourself. . unless you are instructed to for something like general anasthetic etc.





You will be fine. .. .a little uncomfortable but like I said.....Corsodyl is great for this. . but do not use if taking metronidazole (certain type of antibiotic)





Hope this reassures





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Adult braces and dental work. How much $$ is too much?

I am planning on getting braces to fix my mild overbite and bottom teeth. I am 36. I am excited ; I have wanted to do this a long time. Today in a routine dentist appointment to get ready, I was told I need a root canal and crown to the tune of $1200 ( with my dental insurance discount) . I have to have the maintenance stuff done before the braces in December, but wow - I was not expecting that expense. I have about $3000 saved toward the braces now- but with this added expense I am down to $2000. I don't want to finance the braces, but guess I could in order to get started. I also have to have an old root canal tooth gone bad way in the back extracted- oral surgery for this tomorrow. That is $1100. This is getting really expensive. I am planning on an implant to replace the tooth that is being taken out tomorrow. But the braces have to be done first. ok... at my age is this worth it all? By the time it is said and done we are talking about $15,000 to my teeth.

Adult braces and dental work. How much $$ is too much?
It's expensive but so worth it. My self esteem was so high after I got my braces off - I couldn't stop smiling! I had really crooked teeth so it was a huge difference.





Most offices will do payment plans - kind of like paying a house or car payment. You pay a certain amount per month for X amount of years. I paid mine every month for 3 years. Talk to your orthodontist or dentist- they'll work with you to make sure that you get your braces.
Reply:I am 34... I was quoted 15k for mine as well - mine would include breaking my jawS and of course braces and resetting for like 2 years... i just think that in my case it isnt worth it with kid's college and possible new cars needed in the future... you should definitely get the root canal fixed and so on and if you REALLY need dental help just get another opinion... otherwise, i didnt think it was worth it for me... but you need to take care of the things you already know about... no need in suffering more in the future! good luck!!!!!
Reply:Wow, this really makes me reconsider. I'm 24, so I hope it might still be early enough that it won't be so difficult. I have a good dental insurance plan that covers braces for adults, but I guess I need to start looking into how much it covers and what other types of stuff I'm going to need to do prior.





Thanks for asking this question!
Reply:Yes it is worth it....I'm only 24 but I have seen my father and mother have dental problems....not b/c they arnt taking good care of there teeth....just b/c type of things that have went wrong....I know that makes no sense but I'm sure you kinda know what I mean right?? lol Well my father spent i think close to 5 grand on just his top teeth no braces and the bottom ones where fine to start off with....although his teeth wea never all that bad to begin with it was something he felt he had to and needed to get done for cosmetic and heath reasons!! I know money can play a big part in getting this work done but you arnt Evan considered middle age 36 is young and you should enjoy Ur life with a beautiful smile!!
Reply:I'm in university and I was quoted 7K for braces alone (20 months of treatment %26amp; this would be my second time having them). With the addition of the other proceedures you are having it seems that the 15K is a "normal" rate, although I agree it seems outrageous (especially when on the "student budget")!


Hole in my gum above dental implant?

I had a dental implant about 6 years ago. In the past couple months, a small hole has appeared in my gum above the implanted tooth, all the way down to the metal implant. It doesn't hurt much (if at all - it could be my mind playing tricks on me). I have an appointment with the oral surgeon who performed the implant surgery to check it out. The most likely solution is a gum graft. The only problem? My health insurance doesn't cover it, and my dental insurance is not much help either. Does anyone know how expensive these run, or how vitally necessary it is? Has anyone had this problem in the past?

Hole in my gum above dental implant?
Very! I had gum surgery on a upper/left molar and it was $900 and that was 6yrs ago.





I am looking for a dental implant to be done in Mexico
Reply:they have to make a hole to make the implant fit, at the end of the hole is a metal point meant to clip onto dental structures.
Reply:If the hole is towards where the root used to be it as called a dehiscense. This is NOT a good sign. The implant is not surrounded by bone on that surface and the implant is now exposed to all of the bacteria in the mouth. Getting it covered is very important and do it ASAP. Grafting here in MA will run ~$800. Periodontists, gum surgeons, are better at this than oral surgeons.
Reply:Gum graft is covered with some dental insurances. Considering the high costs that you are looking at, I recommend to go with the OralSurgeon4Less.com program. It will help you with implant dentistry as well as any services performed on your gums.


Wife is having oral surgery...need your experiences/ideas?

My wife is going in for oral surgery to remove most of her teeth. Due to years of diabetes, lack of dental care prior to my getting involved, and a dentist who did several root canals that ended up being extracted...she has finally decided to take on this drastic action..





Needless to say she is scared to death about this. It doesn't help that she is clueless about what to do after they are removed, and until she gets fitted with braces.





Would greatly appreciate to hear the experiences of people who went through the same thing. How did you get by? Any good ideas for a soft diet? Recipe ideas? Remember that she has diabetes and this is only going to complicate matters.

Wife is having oral surgery...need your experiences/ideas?
soup is always a good option dietwise, my dad had someting similar to that done and lived off soup for a couple of weeks! Vegetable Soup is the best try not to get any meat in the soup as that will make it harder to eat.
Reply:my ex just went thru this, had 10 of his front teeth removed, he ate whatever was soft,anything you can buy at the store, mashed potatoes, yogurt, pudding...shakes..all can be sugar free......it took several weeks for his mouth to heal, and then he was fitted with his fake teeth....he can now eat anything except his fingernails...after 40 years of biting them he can't anymore....good luck!
Reply:Diabetes will impact recovery time as well.





You have described her condition pretty well, and it sounds like this is the very best solution for her, not the worst. She will be free from all the infections and pain that she must have been having for some years now.





Diabetes complicates everything. Fear makes it worse.





Smoothies are a great idea, fruit or veggie and frozen bananas will make her gum tissue feel better if there is swelling (check with the oral surgeon and her dentist).





Creamed soups, all the obvious things. Over the counter products are good if you don't have the time to labor over a stove.





No spicy foods, obviously, but also no foods that have a lot of herbs or small bits in them either.





Good luck. And look at it this way, your wife is going to have a healthier mouth than she ever has had before. Whatever she does get, dentures or partials (not implants), will be a relief after all she's been through. Poor thing.
Reply:Whoa..question...If your wife is a sever Diabetic to the point she is loosing most of her teeth, why in the world are "braces" of any kind being considered given her diabetic issue?...IF on the other hand you don't mean braces but instead mean Partial Dentures, that's a whole different situation. Tell you what, I'm adding to this response a couple of pages from my instructions I give my patients. If they don't cover your issues let me know,





“Immediate Dentures”





What Are Immediate Dentures?


1....They are dentures that are “immediately” placed into the mouth when the last natural


tooth is extracted.





Are “Immediate Dentures” A Good Idea?


1....They are a very good idea. They provide stability in jaw relationships during the


healing process.


2....They cover the extraction sites and provide,if you will, a plastic bandage affect.


3....The likelihood of getting a dry socket is all but removed.


4....The healing period is usually quicker and with less trauma.





What Is The Average Healing Period?


1....The average healing period following extraction’s is between 4 and 6 months.


2....Health problems such as Diabetes can slow the process however.





Is There A follow Up Procedure”?


1....At approximately 2 to 3 weeks following the extraction’s I always recommend that the


“Temporary Soft Liner Procedure” be instigated.





What Is The Temporary Soft Liner Procedure?


1....A layer of temporary soft liner is placed inside of the immediate denture. The soft liner


material flows over the inside surface of the denture filling in any place that the gums have


shrunk away do the the healing process.


2....The liner performs three basic functions. It refits the denture. It provides a degree of


comfort. It helps maintain the jaw relationship that was established when the dentures


were created.





How Often Should The Liner Be Placed?


1...The first layer of liner should be placed by the second or third week.


2....Follow up liners should be placed every three to four weeks following the first


placement.


3....Once the basic healing has taken place, 4 to 6 months, the immediate dentures should


be Dental Laboratory Relined.





What Happens If “NO” Follow Up Procedure Is Taken?


1....As the gums heal they shrink. The shrinking allows the dentures to change position .


2....The edges are usually the first areas that begin to dig in and cause sore spots.


3....If the edges are continually cut off to rid sore spots, by the time the gums heal the jaws


will have over closed. The chin and nose will be closer together. The corners of the mouth


will turn down. Facial tissues will no longer be properly supported.....”IF” the dentures are


relined in this position the loss of features will get worse.





This information is provided by the Denture Pro. %26lt;thedenturepro@aol.com%26gt;








"Soft Liner Treatment Series"





This treatment plan is designed to comfort damaged tissue as well as provide a functional fit while the health of the gums are being restored.





Following extraction's the extraction sites begin a healing process. This process will take between five and six months depending on the initial condition of the the gums and teeth prior to extraction's. The more sever the infection at the time of extraction's the longer it can be expected for the tissue to heal following extraction's.





If "Immediate Dentures" were placed following the extraction's you can depend on the fact that they will cease to fit and function within ten days post extraction's. This of course provides the patient with a great deal of discomfort and frustration. The dentures seem to be hard and rough and do not stay in place. As the gums heal they also change shape and that change means that they get smaller. As they get smaller the dentures inside surfaces no longer fit the gums. The dentures become loose and have a great tendency to slip and slid.





At this point the Temporary Soft Liner Treatment Series can provide both comfort and a good margin of fit and function. The Dentist or Denture professional will mix a powder and a liquid together in precise amounts. The mixture will take on the consistency of honey. The mixture is then spread over the inner surface of the denture and placed back in the mouth, the patient being instructed to close their jaws until the teeth fully touch.





After a few minutes the mixture gels into a rubbery like liner. It bonds to the denture surface and molds itself to the contours of the gums. In it's rubbery state it provides a comfort layer between the gums and the hard surface of the denture. Because it was placed in the denture while in a honey like state it flows and molds. After gelling into the rubbery state the patient will find the denture far more comfortable and stable.





As the gums continue to heal and change it will be necessary to resurface the existing Soft Liner with additional layers of the Soft Liner Material to refit the inner surface of the denture. In most cases the patient will need the Liner resurfaced about every three weeks. Once total healing has taken place a reline impression can be taken over the existing liner and the denture sent to a dental laboratory for reline processing. This process will remove the liners and restore the inner surface of the denture back to regular denture plastic. Minor adjustments may be required following the relining, but that is to be expected.





The Soft Liner System is also used to restore damaged gum tissue when a patient has attempted to wear a denture far longer than the dentures or the gums can tolerate.





If you have any questions regarding this information please write me. thedenturepro@aol.com





The Denture pro.
Reply:If she is getting put to sleep, it will suck. She will hate the stuff that makes u go night night!!
Reply:I can tell you that it is very important for her to eat something not long after the surgery. If she is being put to sleep, she won't be able to eat or drink for 4-6 hours prior to the treatment. When she wakes up and goes home, she needs to eat something like a milkshake. If that is out of the question, it needs to be something like yogurt, sherbert, applesauce....to coat her stomach so that she won't feel sick. After keeping that down, then she should try to eat soft foods like warm (NOT hot) chicken noodle soup, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, etc. Nothing she really has to chew hard before swallowing. The first 2-3 days are going to be tough, but after that she will start feeling like normal again. Just be sure to take care of the extraction sites, just as the doctor instructs, and NO smoking!
Reply:I know how your wife feels. I had good teeth until a diving accident fractured my jaw and loosened all my teeth. I am a pensioner and had to wait on public health system for free dentist. I waited 6 years just for an appointment. Then they took my top teeth out in stages, took my bottom teeth all out at once (No general anesthetic) just local,.


If they offer to do mold for dentures immediately after your wife's extractions, say NO. They did that with me and I had all sorts of problems as they did the mold before swelling went down, so consequently, dentures were too big.


I have had dentures for 8 years and hardly wear them as although you have regular check up and replacements, they do not replace top and bottom at same time , so my bottom teeth are good fit, my top ones are not.


Your wife may not have any of my problems, but just be sure to ask for exactly what you want.


As for after, do not smoke, as when you draw on a smoke it draws blood from wound site. Eat custard, soup, mashed food, strained food (baby food in jars is not a silly idea).


Regularly rinse mouth with slightly warm water with a tiny pinch salt.


I wish your wife all the very best. Pain is manageable with Nurofen Panadol , or similar. All the best.
Reply:First, I must say. It sounds as if you are bringing her down and bringing yourself up by stating that this happened before you became involved with her. You dont need to justify, support instead will help her greatly. My wife of 18 years has gone through the same ordeal this past week although, she does not have diabetes. I was there for her at every step and shall remain there as she continues to recover. I do recommend sitting with her while she has the procedure so she can feel your touch and know you are nearby. My wife was also given valium by the dr, that worked wonders for her. In fact I think I was more stressed than she. After the extractions she will be pretty sore. Allow her to rest as much as possible and pamper her where she needs. It will be a relief to her. She will, if she is like my wife, look in the mirror and tell you how bad she looks. just support her and tell her how great she will look when she has her new teeth. As for food, I am not sure what a diabetic can eat for sure but I have found these foods great for my wife. Her favorite is grilled cheese, cut the crust off and let her pull off small chunks. scrambled eggs soft work well too. deep fry some french fries and chop them in the blender with a little ketchup. She loves them and they really dont look too bad. Get her some diabetic pudding, freeze pops are soothing, so is jello. Broths and pasta work well, just make sure you chop the pasta in a blender. The only meats that will work well I believe are fish, unbreaded. If you are like me you are on a tight budget but, it is a good idea to spend a little more to get foods that really work. Stay away from acids, baby food is good but you can make your own, just chop up fresh fruit and it will be much cheaper and, dont be afraid to feed her the first day or so, she wont want to eat much but, make her feel good any way possible. Do the housework for her so she can rest, that will aide the recovery. I also have been keeping a constant supply of flavored water in a squeeze bottle for my wife. That has proven to be very soothing. I hope this information helps, my best wishes to you and your wife. All will be ok.

Yellow Teeth

My cat has bad dental problems, I don't know what to do..?

Yesterday, two of my cats teeth fell out, I took him to the vet and it turns out a lot more of his teeth are missing--she said that he seems to have a dental disease causing this that some cats get. The total cost for me to have his surgery ie..clean mouth remove teeth etc..is going to be $800 I cannot afford this right now due to a recent financial situation and none of my family members can help me out. I also am worried about the prognosis and the cost of any ongoing care. Should I put him to sleep. I love him with all my heart, but I don't want him to be in pain and it's not fair to him if he can't get proper treatment. This really sucks :(

My cat has bad dental problems, I don't know what to do..?
One of my cats was thought to have this disease. Vets are not very understanding and most will not let you make payments. Mine won't and I have been going to him for many years. I was told to contact the humane society. They have a system where I am (in Indiana), that is like medicaid, except for your pet. It turned out that my cat did not have the disease, so I never had to ask for the help. I do know that I was told that the disease, is like a cat is allergic to its own teeth, or the plaque on the teeth. They recomended cleaning his teeth and putting him on drugs for the rest of his life. I would definitely ask for help now and not wait. Treatment needs to be started right away.
Reply:Is he even in pain?? Also usually they will have some financial plan at the vet so you can make monthly payments or something
Reply:get in toutch with your local animal shelter, they may be able to advise you on low cost vet care or be able to contact your vet and try to negotiate some sort of payment plan so you don't have to pay all at once. If you still can't afford it, you could ask if the shelter will take him. Do you not have pet insurance?
Reply:Check with your vet to ask if they have a payment plan. Some clinics also offer low-cost services if you can prove financial need and look to be a good pet owner that has fallen on hard times.





Also check with cat rescue groups and animal shelters. Many will do lower-cost vet work, or may be able to refer you to a fund designated to help owners pay for their pets' needed care. Perhaps someone may step up to pay for your cat's care. (Don't count on it, but I've seen it happen.)





Once your cat has the surgery, you should not need to pay much for ongoing care. Make sure he is eating a dry food (canned is awful for cats' teeth) and keep up on his dental checkups. Although, if all of his teeth are in bad shape, you may be forced to feed him canned since he'll have difficulty chewing. You may want to start brushing his teeth after surgery to avoid having to do another dental cleaning for several years. Once his damaged teeth have been removed, you should be able to maintain his oral health without much more surgery, if any.





As a last resort, you may want to take your cat to a shelter or cat rescue. If he's young, friendly, and otherwise healthy, he may have a chance at adoption. It's not fair to keep him in pain if you can't see a way to alleviate his problems in the near future. Oral problems are extremely painful and the bacteria cause your cat to feel run-down and listless, not to mention dental disease can cause heart and lung problems.





How old is your cat? If he's 10 years old and you can't find anyone to pay for his treatment or find a way to do it yourself, perhaps it is better to have him euthanized. Old cats with needed vet work are not good candidates for adoption. Most shelters will euthanize these cats upon accepting them into the shelter as their chance of adoption is almost zero.





Good luck! I feel for you and your tough situation. Take care.
Reply:I'm sorry that you cat is sick ... but why don't you call PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare System) and tell them that you ''love him and want to keep him, but you are in a 'financial bind' and can't afford the $800 it would cost to 'treat him' properly'" and ask them if they have the numbers of ANY PLACES that can help you with the bills. Tell them that you 'don't want' to have him 'put to sleep' and you don't want to 'give him up' either ... you just need HELP to get him 'better' so he can live a good, healthy life.
Reply:Do you have any Farm or Breeder vets in your area. You may want to start with going to CatFancy.com and look up breeders in your area and ask them what vet they use. That is how I found my vet for teeth. They are a 45 minute drive for me but when I had my PureBreed Siamese's teeth pulled just like you I was quoted $800.00 and the Farm/Breeder Vet charged me $118.00.





They pulled all the back teeth just leaving the front top %26amp; bottom fangs forward. Do NOT PULL these ones or his tongue may hang out.





Another option is if they are falling out.... and I know this sounds crazy but is to keep him on antibiotics long term and let nature take its course they will eventually all fall out on there own.
Reply:There is an oganisation called CareCredit.com which can make loans to cover high vet expenses and they either don't charge interest or it is very low.





I would investigate that to see if it will work for you. Unhealthy teeth make for an unhealthy cat and it is important he have the dental work done. Cats do just fine without teeth and it won't interfere with his eating and having a good life free of dental disease and pain.
Reply:I am so sorry to read this...


Well, i would suggest you to take her to a holistic vet that would look for alternative treatments like accupunture, homeopathy etc, or use traditional medicine/treatment if required...


And strongly suggest you to change her diet to raw... this will help her a lot...


The horrible pet food that is sold everywhere does these things to our pets and other kind of diseases :( ...


I will pray for you and your cat :)
Reply:3 yrs ago my baby lost all her teeth and her gums got all infected.She couldn'teat and was in severe pain.She was 18 yrs old.I had to put her to sleep.I still have moments where I miss her terribly.Sometimes we have to make that decision to put them at peace.I am really sorry about your trouble.


Question about dental malpractice lawsuit?

My previous dentist (in an HMO network) overprepared (removed too much tooth structure) two of my molars for a crown. The crown will not stay glued on because of it. I talked to a lawyer who said dental malpractice lawsuits are harder to prove than medical malpractice. He said the cost of the lawsuit would exceed the cost of getting it fixed. Are there any non profit attorneys that would help me sue if I can't pay the legal fees? I want to have my previous dentist pay to get my tooth fixed by the specialist. I have to go through painful oral surgery (crown lengthening) to get the crowns to stay glued on. I am suffering severely from another dentist's mistake. Does anyone have experience suing a dentist and winning?

Question about dental malpractice lawsuit?
Every state has a board of dentistry that licenses dentists and that is who you contact for peer review. It is a department in state government, if you do a search a result usually pops up for each state. If the dentist is licensed to practice in your state, they must comply with peer review. There is no cost to make a formal complaint and it is mandatory to investigate all complaints. You will be assigned a case investigator and they will handle the complaint. The investigator will contact you to get more information and then they will subpoena the records from your dentist. Whatever the boards decision is, the dentist (if they want to maintain their license) must comply. It won't take longer than several months at the most to get a board decision. In my state, the board sides with the patient about 50% of the time. If you have a valid complaint, it is certainly worth writing the letter to see what the board finds.
Reply:Is there some sort of Consumer's Association that can help you?


Or perhaps a Dental Board where you can get advice or lodge a complaint?


Have you approached the dentist or the company he works for with your problem?


Perhaps even the Amer. Dental Assocn would be somewhere to start.


Keep notes of dates, conversations, and names of people to whom you speak.
Reply:Another option you may consider is review of your claim by the Local Dental Society, which has a peer review committee which will impanel a group of dentists to examine you and determine whether or not dental negligence has been committed. If dental negligence has occured, peer review may award either a refund of the dentist's fees who treated you or fees of subsequent treating dentists who correct, repair, or treat the original defendant dentist's negligent care or treatment. There is no charge for peer review but often it takes many months for a decision, without any recovery for wage loss, inconvenience, pain, suffering, or the consequences of permanent injury. Membership in the Local Dental Society is voluntary. Not all dentists belong, although most do. Your Local Dental Society is listed in the telephone book.
Reply:how exactly do you know that the tooth was over prepared?


fyi, the dentist must remove a minimum of 2 mm from the chewing surface of the tooth. if you have squatty teeth that are only a 4 mm tall anyways then there isn't much left. the dentist could have just gone ahead and done the crown lenthening in the first place (which is what i would have done) but i'm sure you'd be on here trying to figure out how to sue him for that too!





you need to get through your head that healthcare not going exactly as planned is not a winning lottery ticket. it's people like you that are ruining healthcare in this country. rather than performing the best treatment, we end up having to perform the least likely to get me sued treatment. examples of dental malpractice are extracting the wrong tooth, poking you in the eye with an instrument, or various other serious issues. the need for crown lengthening is possibly the most insignificant outcome possible.





finally, you have to keep in mind that it's your own fault that this tooth needed work in the first place. if you had done a better job of taking care of your teeth you wouldn't even be in this position today.
Reply:I would like to tell you that you are not alone. The exact same thing happened to me. I went in to redo a cracked filling on my lower right side. Never had any problems with the tooth since having it filled back in 79 or 80, when I was a teen. When I went home and the anesthesia wore off, I was in a lot of pain. I looked in the mirror and saw that he had completely drilled out the whole back of the tooth, down to the root. Picture the tooth as an O, when he was done, it was a U. Did not know why. I have been in hell ever since. It's been two years now. At first, he said he did not over drill the tooth since the tooth was perfect, no cavities, he said. He also filled the tooth with silver filling and then topped it off with white composite hoping I would not notice. When I asked him, Why is there a grey shadow below?, he said there was a cavity that he did not clean out properly. WHAT? How stupid do they think we are? Needless to say, I lost the tooth. Even a root canal did not save it. There is more to this story, but I can not write a book. Dentist's have a way of justifying their incompetence. After all, we (the patient) are not able to see what they do, and don't have any dental training, so what's the harm. For example, the so-called dentist who has chosen to answer your question, (311) feels the need to blame you. Just imagine the destruction that he causes his patients. No honest dentist will talk down to someone who has obviously been affected in such a way. Pain is no joke. This is what he does not understand. My life was turned upside down. I spend thousands to try and save the tooth. And to try and find someone else to fix the problem, that's a different story. They protect themselves and protect each other. Every dentist I saw told me the tooth had been over drilled and there was nothing they could do.





You need to file a complaint with your Dental Board. Any and all information that is important must be in detail in your letter. They will proceed once they receive your letter. They will ask him for your file including ex-rays. The proof is in the pictures. He has no choice but to co-operate. The Dentist who has honestly answered your question (lohse_per...) deserves a medal. He is one of the few, honest, and sincere dentists that you will find on here. I filed a complaint with my Dental Board and should be getting their decision very soon. It does take time, depending on the individuals case, so be prepared to wait awhile. I will communicate with you, if you wish, and let you know of their decision. I know exactly what you are going through. Good Luck!





It's health providers like tomh311 that deserve to be sued. For, their arrogance and negligence destroys people's lives. They need to have their license revoked. Blaming the patient is NOT THE ANSWER.

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Cost of Dental Work; Is This a Ripoff?

Today I went to a dentist I found on a list of providers from my insurance carrier because I felt as though I had broken a tooth and I also know that I need work done. The dentist told me that although I have beautiful teeth, I need extensive work and would need to be referred to her associates who are not in my plan (endo and perio doctors) for some perio work and several root canals and crowns I would need. I asked for a ball park figure of what this would cost as I was prepared to pay it. She said with the insurance coverage (which she first said that my insurance company may or may not pay), it would cost close to $4,000.00. After a small gasp, I said "ok". I was then given a dental plan, which looked extremely extensive (19 entries listed) with a total cost of $5,800.00 at the bottom of the list a place and a place for my signature as "Authorizing Services". Then, I found out that this did not even include the perio surgery. Am I being ripped off?

Cost of Dental Work; Is This a Ripoff?
Dental work is really expensive I'm having 2 front teeth implants %26amp; that is costing me £3,500 plus I've already paid £200 for takig the fractured teeth out %26amp; false ones for now so grand total £3,700 thats £s not $s
Reply:N0!!
Reply:Don't get me started on dentists and their fees! You are obviously in the States, but they are the same here in the UK. Dental work costs an arm and a leg here, and it's a rip-off. And some of those guys are butchers, who will rip your tooth out and then proceed to rip the money right out of your wallet! And I'm pretty certain some of them are sadists!
Reply:Ekks..I think you need to be careful when the dentist throws out to "see my associates". Many dentists are quit honest and want the best for their patients,then some actually need to meet a monthly quota.Can you believe that! I'm not saying the dental office you were at is ripping you off but I hope you didn't sign that paper..


If you can seek another opinion? If not here are a couple of my ideas for you.


1)Can your dentist show you an ex ray or screen picture that would clarify this decision?can you see a big problem that needs attention now?


2)ask your dentist only to do the crown,that is if you had a broken tooth


3)Sometimes if you have a bad tooth that needs a root canal it don't always need a crown,at least not right away.


4)is the perio work needed now or can it wait till you can save more money


5)If you could get a discount for paying cash,then do one thing at a time


Remember,you get to make the choice if it is cosmetic then wait,just fix the painful cavities and cracks now
Reply:If you have extensive work, yes, it could cost that much. That is the result of putting off dental work. But...you can get second opinions too. And if you cannot afford it, call the local Salvation Army and see if they have any service for dental care...they do in a town here near me....or you could go to a dental school and be worked on by students and pay about half.
Reply:Actually from what you described it sounds like a good deal. Dentists/dental professionals have patients sign a release form for various reasons. 1. they want your permission to bill insurance for future services rendered 2. they want you to be aware of the treatment planned for you, by signing the tx plan you are saying I am aware of what needs to be done. (if you are not comfortable or don't understand something about your treatment don't sign it until you do understand) 3. this protects you, the dentist can't go back and add anything to the treatment plan without letting you know about it first. 4. treatment plans are drawn up with the doctor who is providing the service to you, the other doctors (Periodontist, Endodontist) will have their own tx plan for you to look over.


You are not being ripped off from what you describe, not in my opinion anyway. Your treatment plan sounds very reasonable. Compare your treatment with some of our patients who spend upwards of 10 to 20 grand, yours is the bargain. However at our office we offer cosmetic dentistry which can cost significantly more. Ask someone at your dentists office to go over the tx plan with you in detail so you understand it. If they are not willing or seem rude because you ask this than find someone else to do the work. You are a consumer and as such you have the right to understand what you are paying for.


I am looking for a mobile dry line suction pump for use in dental work. Basically to suck saliva and blow dry

Question to all mobile dental equipment suppliers. I have seen a dry line suction pump for single surgery on line for £335.00 which would be ideal for our needs. Trouble is I cant find it now. Can anyone help me at all with this item or similar. For use in dental work for basic sucking and blowing etc.,

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Reply:Try ebay !!!
Reply:I have been looking for something like that all my adult life
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How come my doctor asked if I had recently had dental work done because of infection?

I have an infection in my breast following breast augmentation surgery. My doc asked if I have had any procedures such as dental, etc... ( I haven't ) What does that have to do with the infection?

How come my doctor asked if I had recently had dental work done because of infection?
often times, when going to the dentist, when cleaing your teeth they will puncture your gums, a little bleeding no big deal, right? but those cuts allow bacteria into the bloodstream. for most people, this is no problem, however if you have a heart valve problem or a heart murmur or even recent surgery, your body is already vulnerable and cannot fight off bacteria that a normal immune system could


hope your infection clears up!
Reply:Bacteria in the mouth can travel through the blood stream and cause an infection in a weakened part of your body. In your case you had breast surgery and that was your bodies weakest area so your doctor just wanted to make sure that during your healing you didn't expose your body to potential infection through dental work.
Reply:Becasue sometimes bacteria from your mouth can cause infections. Something people should really be aware of. PEOPLE! FLossing IS IMPORTANT!!!
Reply:Bacteria!!
Reply:Expanding on what the first 2 respondents said: dental work can facilitate introduction into your bloodstream of the bacteria in your mouth.
Reply:at any given time for any reason an infection might not stay localized. as the blood travels through the body it caries bacteria, virus, nutrients, vitamins, etc.


although am curious about what other questions he asked you?
Reply:infections in the mouth are dangerous because the blood stream will carry the bacteria to other parts of the body. as for me , i had a tooth infection and my doctor explained how it was also causing a kidney infection


Jaw Surgery ( popping noise from the jaw)?

I currently have braces on and was afraid to get jaw surgery when my ortho told me i should get it to correct my jaw and make it even for my braces. if i open my jaw all the way it clicks and pops at the end of my jaw line.





is this a painful surgery? can i request to be put to sleeeeeep? would medicare cover these charges? i am still a student and i do not have dental insurance. ;\

Jaw Surgery ( popping noise from the jaw)?
you have TMJ the surgery should be avoided ask you dentist for some excercises for your jaw. when mine goes out i have learned to snape it back in.

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Dental question need help want my teeth back;(?

Western Dental in Turlock Calif.Worked on and Messed my teeth up so badly I ended up having to get them all {upper teeth] pulled due to the expense to repair..They also prformed a surgery by removing a cyst in the office taking 26 shots to numb while I was sitting there with the office help coming in and out to get files out of the cabinet in the room.I COULD NOT get a lawyer as they all want the big bucks and thought loosing your teeth was nothing.Tried false teeth but my upper area is so sensitive having those on makes me gag..So I need the screw ins but $30,000 any idea how to get back at these butchers? Its been 2 years now...Thanks

Dental question need help want my teeth back;(?
Aren't there any lawyers out there who only charge you if they win the lawsuit?





Also, 26 shots is a bit much...





Try to find someone who will help you... I'm sure you'll be able to..





Best of luck to you~
Reply:my mom is also getting the implants but on the bottom. The only thing that you can do is talk to a lawyer, and maybe get some malpractice money back depnding on if the botched job was their fault, or if it was something that could not have been avoided with proper care taken. i know that most insurences dont cover the cost of the implants. your next thing maybe to talk to a few dentist and get a few quote and take a loan out to get the teeth done. and perhaps ask another dentist what could be done about the first dentist who messed up.
Reply:Can you go to a prosthodontist- this is a dentist who specializes in restoring teeth, dentures, crowns and implants and see what is wrong with your denture? I know dentures are not the most comfortable thing in the world but for most they can be made quite serviceable.





Check into this before contemplating spending all of that money. I wear full dentures.


Dental injections?

im getting oral surgery soon and they are gonna give me some injections to num the area. ive had then before and i actually like getting them done but this time im getting them at the dental hospitle and it will be a different dentist. Do you think they will hurt this time ??

Dental injections?
It really all depends on the dentist and their techniques. I've never had a dental injection that didn't hurt, but supposedly some dentists are better about it than mine. If they use a topical anesthetic before the injection, use a very sharp needle (dull needles are pure torture, but you rarely encounter that these days), or use "the wand" (a newly developed instrument that makes injections less painful for the patient and easier for the dentist to do), it probably won't hurt very much. If you're concerned, call the dentist and ask them for details on how they do injections before you go.
Reply:there will be no difference.. needle injection always hurts a little, and there is nothing called dull needles , because needls are disposible!


listen ask your dentist to give you spray or gel anaesthesia before the injection to reduce the pain.


ask your dentist to explain the operation and tell him/her about your questions .


good luck.


Dental Malpractice?

I am just writing this to see people's reactions and to find out if it's worth taking action to do something about it.





My mom went to a dentist, Dr.S, for a check up because she has gum desease. I was in the room when the doctor was doing the check up. The doctor wasn't really paying attention to what she was doing and it seemed that she spent more time chatting and joking with her assistant than doing what she was supposed to do. After the appointment my mom was feeling okay. But a few hours after the appointment one side of her mouth started to hurt her. During the night she couldn't get any sleep because of the pain. And the next day that side of her mouth, her gums, were swollen and hurt her even worse. She called her usual dentist, Dr. G, to make an emergency appointment. The doctor confirmed that she indeed had an infection and would need to take antibiotics.





We realized that we may have a case so we went back to the office office of Dr.S in order to get her to confirm that my mom had an infection. She wasnt there so my mom got an appointment with the boss of Dr.S. The boss of Dr.S confirmed the infection. He also had to do a minor surgery to make the infection site better which required a local anesthesia.





Two days after the appointment to Dr.S the infection site turned a dark color and my mom is still expierencing pain.





So far we have paid for three medications and three appointments.


We were wondering if we have enough for a dental malpractice case. Is it worth it for us to do anything about this?





Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Dental Malpractice?
With you being in the room during the exam, then you are a witness to the chatting and joking. If I were you I would makes notes as to the conversation and joking going on. You may have a case.
Reply:Honestly, your mom probably doesn't have the proof to prove the dentist was chatting it up-but still may get negligence. It doesn't hurt to call a laywer and get a consultation, but your mom would have to be willing to go through A LOT to go ahead and pursue this. If she is willing to go through with it, AND she finds a lawyer that feels they will take her on, I say it can't hurt. But, in the future, your mom should not allow such conduct. I know it is hard to say anything, but when it comes to her health and well being, she should place herself at top.


Dental claim Question?

My company was bought out in May 2007. My insurance provider before we were bought out was Delta. Under the new care, we have Aetna, and basically thrown into a dental plan as a hew hire.(Technally weren't new hire's though). So, in early November, I had oral surgery done. My Dentist wants over $1100. I was under the impression that my insurance would cover it.





WOW. Was I wrong. Apparently I have to be with Aetna for a year, before having major work done. NOBODY Informed me of this. I have the documentation that I was given, and nowhere does it state must wait a year.





Can you give me any suggegtions/advice for when I submit my claim letter. I really don't feel like I should have to pay.





Thanks in advance ;)

Dental claim Question?
Interesting.





You can write an appeal letter. It never hurts. If you've gotten your EOB, and I'm assuming you have, you'll need to reference the claim number, date of service and all that. Include that along with a copy of your insurance handbook.





I'd word it something like this:





Dear Appeals Department;





I'd like to appeal the decision not to pay my claim for oral surgery on November 2nd, 2007. (See attached explaination of benefits.)





The reason stated for denial is "insured must be with Aetna for 1 year prior to major work being done." However, as you can see in the enclosed copy of my handbook, that rule is not listed and I was not made aware of it prior to the date of service.





Please reconsider this denial.





Sincerely;


Me


Patient ID 123456





They will have to respond to you. If you haven't already, contact Aetna to get the correct address for the appeal. Also, ask your dentist to do the same. Perhaps he could give you a narrative as to why the work was done and why it was important that you didn't wait until 5/08.





Good luck!
Reply:Unfortunately you are likely out of luck. Insurance companies do this, and many other things, so that they do not have to pay as much money for you to be insured. Every dollar you spend is one they save. I would recommend talking to your HR person/department. This is policy is standard with all insurance companies so you will likely be wasting your time.
Reply:Going from Delta to Aetna might be the main problem. Check to make sure that your dental plan is not a ppo plan. Your surgeon may not be a preferred provider under your plan. It is your responsibility to know all the details about your plan and it is your employers responsibility to make sure you get them. Dental work has basically three types of benefits. Preventative, basic and major. Most plans consider oral surgery basic and is usually covered at a higher percentage. Major procedures are usually covered at 50 %, and preventative at 100 %. Basic is at 70 -80%. Hope this answeres your question.
Reply:If you were covered by Aetna at the time the service was provided, the issue is whether a procedure was a covered service.


I have heard of waiting periods for prosthetic (crowns, bridges, dentures) but ordinarily oral surgery doesn't have a waiting period. However, it is possible that the PARTICULAR service(s) performed are not covered services; if this is the case, you are out of luck.


Your oral surgeon should be willing to help you out here.





Steve Bornfeld, DDS

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Dental implant ?

I had a dental implant done a year ago and the crown place about 6 months later. The dentist said everything healed really nicely...





My problem is now. The gum around the area is swollen and bleeds when I floss. I floss it a lot because I am so paranoid about food getting stuck in there. Well, something is definitely wrong. I moved recently and am now 2 hours away from the dentist that did the surgery. I am willing to drive to have him look at it but would like to solve this on my own if possible.





I rinse with warm salt water, peroxide ( at night), mouthwash. I even got a night guard because I know I clinch my teeth at night.





I'll be damned if I pay one more cent for this tooth. 3000 dollars has gone into this and I think one of the reasons I am avoiding going to the dentist is because I don't want him to charge me. Insurance pays nothing.





Sorry for the mouth ful. Anyone else had this problem with theirs?

Dental implant ?
I would recommend going back to see who did your surgery. Your gums sound like they are inflamed. I would continue with brushing and flossing as you normally do. Your dentist may consider placing you on a rinse called Peridex to help with the inflamed tissue. If you are unable to take the time to go to the dentist that you started with, you may also see a dentist that is closer to you, but i am sure there will be a charge along with it. I know implants are very costly but if you spent $3000 on it already isn't it worth to have it checked to make sure that everything is ok rather than taking a risk and losing your implant?
Reply:yeah I've had like five crowns done and it seemed like they took a while before they actually felt somewhat comfortable. I don't floss regularly so you may want to calm that down some and give those gums time to heal. Regular brushing will massage your gums enough to keep them healthy.
Reply:coltsdud has good advice....
Reply:I think you need to see a dentist...and if you're willing to drive 2 hours, then go back to the one who did your surgery! Bleeding is not normal...and you should not floss less than once a day, like the other persons suggested!





If your hand was swollen (infected) and bleeding, would you see a doctor? Probably...people need to take their mouths a little more seriously!
Reply:I agree with Nicole here. Implants are sometimes sold as foolproof and risk free--they are not. Implants sometimes fail. I cannot say that is what is happening in your case, but redness and swelling around an implant fixture is not a good sign.





Steve Bornfeld, DDS
Reply:I would go see the dentist that did the implant. It could be something simple like some type of food that has gotten trapped in your gums and caused it to be swollen but then again it could be more serious. Implants have a very good success rate but there are a small percent that do fail. You have to keep your implants very clean to maintain healthy gums around it as well as your natural teeth. Make sure that you continue to brush and floss very well everyday and go have your teeth cleaned every six months to keep your gums and teeth healthy. Good luck and I hope that you feel better soon.


Just had dental implants done on teeth 7/8 in May.?

Can anyone in the dental field help. I just had my implants teeth put in on teeth 7/8 in May. I had the surgery in January for the bone graft and finished the teeth in May. When the dentist put the teeth in, the next day I had pain all across my upper mouth, it hurt to the touch on the other teeth and hurt to bite on that side for about 2 weeks. Now, the area feels like my gums are still healing and pulling or something. Every now and then I get a pinch feeling and tooth #6 feels likes it's sensitive to hot/cold at times, but there's no pain in it. The gums hurt whenever I eat and the area on the implants are sensitive to food at times too. For a while, I was able to eat OK and bite into soft foods, but now the gums are sensitive. What is causing this and should I be concerned? Teeth 9/10 were implanted last year and I don't remember going through this. They had a bit of discomfort for a while but nothing like teeth 7/8. I feel like I live at the dental office anymore. Help.

Just had dental implants done on teeth 7/8 in May.?
It definitely sounds like you have trapped something that shouldn't be there. Something very small can cause a big problem. I bet your dentist can fix it very easily and you will be comfortable. He is going to have to check out #6 also. But I bet it is a result of the same little thing. Now that your contours are more normal it is harder to get something in the wrong place.
Reply:For what implants and bone grafting costs, I would call your DDS or surgeon that did the implants ASAP. I worked for an oral surgeon for 9 yrs and never had a patient experience anything like you are describing.





Good luck!!
Reply:Call and speak to the dentist office. Tell them of your complaint. They should redo you for free because you had already paid for what you had done, but it probably wasn't done right or needs to be redone. I work in an office similar to this and seen and talked to people who had problems like this and they came back and the doctor did it for free. I know it sucks to keep going back and fourth to the office, but if you don't get it fixed asap, the problem will persist and eventually get worst.
Reply:Call the dentist that did the implant surgery. By now you should not be experiencing any pain.


Best dental schools in the US, best area of specialization?

I would like to know if there is a leading dental school in the US and what the most fulfilling area of specialization might be. Maxillofacial surgery sounds interesting but I would love to hear someone else's opinion. Thank you very much in advance! And please, any dentists reading this, tell me your opinion about the profession and specialization options.

Best dental schools in the US, best area of specialization?
There are many very good dental schools in the US and all are required to give you the same basic education. That being said, some are much better than others. While investigating schools to attend some factors to keep in mind:


Speciality training - Is the school interested in churning out general dentists or do they support speciality training


Location - Some school's are in crappy locations and cities.


Tuition - In-state tuition at the average school can cost ~$10-15 K per year while out of state can to~$40K.


Student happiness - Talk to students from each class and find out the pros and cons





With regard to speciality training, the ones most difficult to get into are those with the best lifestyle ie Orthodontics and Endodontics. Both are good specialities and pay very well, but the work can become monotonous after many year. Pediatrics is a good choice and easier to get into and is rewarding working with children, but can be difficult because many kids can be scared. Periodontics is a speciality of the past in that when people get severe periodintal disease we don't try and heriocally save them anymore. Dental implants have really changed this practice. Prosthodontics is thriving in the face of the dental implant revolution. Finally Oral and Maxillofacial surgery is the most diverse, dynamic and challenging of the specialities. Its scope of practice ranges from dentoalveolar surgery (wisdom tooth extractions), trauma (broken facial bones ie noses, jaws), cancer surgery, orthognathic surgery, facial cosmetic surgery as well as temporomandibular joint surgery. You can choose to practice in one or all of these fields, work in or out of the hospital setting and work as many or as few hours as you desire. If you choose you may also earn an MD degree in addition to your DDS to further augment your training and hospital presence.
Reply:I do not know of the best dental school, but being in Indiana, of course I will say Indiana University!


I always tell high schoolers that are interested in a specialty that ortho is good to go into, because it is clean, you don't do much work with your hands, you mostly use your education and problem solving. But if you don't mind the blood, oral surgery can be fulfilling, if you specialize in a particular area or work at a research hospital. Because most oral surgeons end up extracting 3rd molars most of the time! That would get boring, and people aren't usually that thankful of that procedure (but they should be!).
Reply:dental schools are not ranked. they're all basically the same so go to the one in your state or the state you want to live in. start studying though because it's harder to get into than med school now.





as far as specialty, if you've ever made a B in your life, it's too late to specialize. you are going up against the smartest minds in the entire world. even if you work as hard as you can, remember you are going up against someone who is doing the same thing AND they have a photographic memory AND one of their parents probably went to school with the dean.





just become a general dentist and do whatever you want. GD's can do anything that a specialist does. the only problem lies if you screw up. the dental boards hold you to the specialty standards.





plus, can you imagine doing the same exact procedure all day, every day? screw that.


Dental Insurance Billing?

I am wondering... If I have dental insurance and health insurance, are there requests I can make, or in anyway be proactive to reduce my out-of-pocket expenses related to schedulaed oarl surgery. I need 2 partially impacted wisdom teeth extracted under general anesthesia. I was referred out to an oral surgeon. Those with dental billing experience may know, but insurance customers may have tips, as well. Any suggestions?

Dental Insurance Billing?
HM is right. Most general offices do not deal with medical claims. Most oral surgeons are well-versed (not to be confused with "Versed..." pun intended) with medical claims. In fact, the OS I usually refer to will submit extraction of impacted wisdom teeth to the medical carrier FIRST and then submit it to the dental carrier.
Reply:We dont bill medical insurance in my office, but I know that with dental insurance the anesthesia is usually only covered in very specific, limited cases. Make sure the oral surgeons staff has delt with medical insurance before, and contact your insurance company and find out their usual customary fees(very important) and any limitations and provisions that your plan has in connection with this type of service. Get the ADA codes that the dentist plans to file under. you get this from his staff.
Reply:Insurance tries to control your level of care. "no we wont cover that" "you have to wait 6 month..." "we'll cover this but not that" Theres not much you can do, its all in their hands. If consumer driven healthcare is what you are looking for, check this out. There is a plan that lets you get what you need and want done without saying, "nope, sorry. youre on your own" There is a very in-expensive but high-quality dental plan that can help you with that. It doesnt pay 100%, but can save you signifcant money, and most dentists are good about taking payments if you at least have a plan of some sort. Another good thing is, unlike tradional insurance, everyone in the US qualifies for it (except alaska and montana) Read on:





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Which dental clinic in Spore that i can acquire my 3 remaining wisdom teeth to be taken out?

Last year, i went to SGH (Dental Center) for only 2 lower impacted teeth, but Dentist refused to remove 2 at once for me, he required to extract one first, then few weeks later come again for 2nd surgery removing 2nd tooth.


It was painful u know, i'd like to be done at once, so that i got pain at once, can take leave at once from work, but the dentist did not agree to do so. He said it's so dangerous for me to do 2 at once. Why???


I see many of you can do even 4 at once, why i could not be done so???


And it's cost a lot for me each time, consultation about $200, then surgery $960 + %26lt;$100 for medication. Totally ardy cost me %26gt;$1,200 for ONLY 1 wisdom extraction.


Thus, after removed one (below, right) and did not come again for the second tooth removal, even though i have actually another 3 impact teeth to go.


If i do so, it will cost me about $5K for all my four teeth ext action. Sign.... so much for me, thus i still can't do until now (still 3 left)

Which dental clinic in Spore that i can acquire my 3 remaining wisdom teeth to be taken out?
It's not that dangerous to remove more than one at once, so far i've heard of pple getting 3-4 removed at ounce, your dentist sounds like a scammer, Please get another opinion, with ANOTHER DENTIST....





good luck


Urgent Dental Care Needed & No Inurance. Please Help!?

My boyfriend has 4 impacted wisdom teeth that have been pushing on the rest of his teeth for about a year now. Last night one of his molars cracked in half to expose the root of the tooth. It is hurting him bad enough that he is getting physically ill from it. We have been using dental creams and the like on his gums to relieve the pain since we do not have insurance at this time or any extra money to be able to afford the surgery.





Does anyone know where we can get an inexpensive help?? Ideally all 4 of his wisdom teeth need to be removed and the now broken tooth. All of the insurance providers I have looked at will not cover the surgery if we sign up immediately we have to wait a year.





Please Help! We are in Oklahoma.

Urgent Dental Care Needed %26amp; No Inurance. Please Help!?
You should call a dental college in your area. Usually, the general public can make appointments to see dental students, who are going to school to become dentists or dental hygienists. The services they provide are at a significantly reduced price. Check out the U of O website:


http://gradschool.about.com/gi/dynamic/o...





In the meantime for pain, give your BF 1000 mg of advil or tylenol every 4 hours. That would be 4 200 mg pills (check the bottle). This will significantly help with the pain.
Reply:you need insurance
Reply:You need to go to a dentist that accepts pay plans or charges you on a sliding scale.
Reply:Check out your local College/University if they have a dental program they can take care of it there much cheaper. Normally for wisdom teeth though they have to be taken out and that requires an oral surgeon. Good luck...
Reply:Go the actual dentist, tell them your situation and you may be able to get on some type of payment plan...





Im thankful I have insurance....I just got all 4 of my wisdom teeth out and I feel 100% better so I know where you are coming from....I also know that it would have been $1,400.00 without insurance...
Reply:most good dentists will take a payment plan or give you a good discount if you tell them you don't have insurance. Try calling around, you might need a credit card so the dentist knows they'll get paid.
Reply:you need to seek help immediately b/c it can get infected! this happened to me! just get it done and pay for it later. you will be better for it. it was about $500 with insurance so about $1000 w/o. but you will rather pay that then have future problems with your dental health.
Reply:look for a dental school in your area





looks like Univer. of Ok
Reply:Check to see if you have a dental school around you. You can make an appt. and have students do the work at a much reduced rate. They are supervised by dentists of course.
Reply:i'm not sure about any inexpensive alternatives but that sounds like he really needs to see someone quick. find out from a dentist if there is a payment plan you can go on if he gets the surgery. you shouldn't put it off because it can become infected and only worse...then it will cost only more money. good luck!
Reply:Yes. The government has help for you. There should be free medical clinics and government assistance. Barring that, you should be able to work out a payment plan with a dentist. The longer you let this problem continue, the more expensive it's going to get.





Planned Parenthood is one such place. They don't offer dental, but they might be able to refer you to one in your local area that offers help to people who don't have money or insurance. If you were in California, I know where you could go.... It's a community clinic. They won't do it for free, but they do give you a steep discount, offer payment plans, AND the government will pay for some of it.
Reply:Contact the local health department in your area. They may be able to refer you to a dental clinic that charges based on your income and ability to pay. Also look for dental colleges in your area. They also will do reduced rate procedures. You may be able to look for just a health clinic. Many times they also have a dentist on staff for people with no insurance and low incomes. The clinic my daughter went to for the birth of her daughter also has a dental clinic. There are also many dentists out there that will allow you to make payments. Good luck to you and your boyfriend. I hope he finds some help and feels better. Teeth problems can be the worst.
Reply:Try Care Credit -- they are like a credit card company for people who don't have insurance -- most people take it but you should check the care credit site, and they can give you more information
Reply:try the missons of mercy web site in your area they may have a free dental clinic cumming up or even check with the state free medical board. they may cover the problem and you may qualify for more benifates. the easy way is to check with the local SRS office and ask them what to do.
Reply:I live in a country where the health care is scaled as below optimum. But anyone who needs health care can get it -free- eventhough they are not insured. I am surprised that the great USA with all its hyped up healthcare plans could not help a citizen when he needs medical treatment.
Reply:my hubby says to try dental colleges. he says you can get work done by students sometimes and that it may not be free, but it's definitely cheaper. good luck. he has teeth problems, too and he says chewing aspirin will help the pain. just put a whole tablet in his mouth and it'll taste like crap, but it'll help. it sounds horrible, hope you get it worked out


Orthogonathic surgery: How do I get my Health insurance to pay for it?

My orthodontist and dentist feel that I need to get Othorgonathic surgery to fix my underbite. They want me to to get surgery to my upper and lower jaws. To be honest I agree with them. I cant close my mouth comfortably along with the fact that I grind my teeth at night and I am already developing minor TMJ issues. However it says this in the exlusions %26amp; limitations section of my benefits information


Upper and Lower jaw bone surgery except as required for the direct treatment of accute traumatic injury or cancer Orthogonathic surgery, jaw alignment and treatment for the tempromandibular joint except atreatment of obstructive sleep apnea


Services for the evaluation and treatment of tempromandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) whether the services are considered to be medical or dental in nature.


Has anyone else run into this problem? Were you able to successfully appeal? if so how? By the way I'm over 19.





Thanks I would like to be able to smile in pics. for a change!

Orthogonathic surgery: How do I get my Health insurance to pay for it?
Call a very experienced oral maxillofacial surgeon. They are usually located in educational medical schools or consult a trauma hospitals....the folks that operate on gun shot wounds to the face....that is the surgeon you want doing this type of surgery....it is complicated. Call this type of surgeons private practice and ask who is in charge of billing...they usually know how different insurance cos work and how to go about getting coverage. I'd also make sure the doctor is not only a DDS (doctor of denistry), but also an MD (medical doc). Most really qualified oral maxillofacial doctors are...these guys are like artists or even more qualified than plastic surgeons.
Reply:Knee joint replacement surgery has become very common nowadays. My cousin also got her hip replacement surgery in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results. She is totally pain free now. She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.








Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines. I have read a lot of their patient stories also. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as all joint surgery is not covered by insurance in USA or by NHS in the UK. 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 your 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.





Many patients travel from United States of America and UK to get low cost surgery in India. Indian corporate hospitals are comparable to hospitals anywhere in the world. In fact, India has medical facilities that are comparable with the USA, UK and Canada. India offers World Class Medical Facilities, comparable with any of the western countries. India has state of the art Hospitals and the best medical experts. With the best infrastructure, the best possible Medical facilities, accompanied with the most competitive prices, you can get the treatment done in India at the lowest prices.








http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com


Hope this helps.
Reply:my only advice is to keep appealing to your insurance company...





I've a similar problem myself... not only do I have an overbite because of mandibular hypoplasia but also have whats called a deep bite. I have moderate tmj symptoms and have a very narrow jaw.





My insurance has exclusions for any oral surgery not done for traumatic injury. I've even gone through a sleep study to try the apnea route (which your insurance by the exclusions you mentioned would pay if it would correct sleep apnea) mine insurance still denies coverage for.





I've been appealing just about every year since i was 18 I'm now 29... and don't have the 32k for the first surgery 20k for the second surgery and 10k for the braces and orthodontia that would follow the oral surgeries.





Good Luck!
Reply:The oral surgery being very expensive and on top of it the lack of insurance coverage for many is the reason that India has become foremost destination. Paying out of pocket 1/5 of US cost is very attractive hope the quality dentistry offered there. Try your google search for affordable oral surgery treatment in india, and no harm in exploring the available options for your new smile.


Dental Help?

i am getting ready to go in for surgery to have a few teeth removed and the only insurance company they accept is Delta dental, i live in ohio and i cant figure out how to contact them or sign up with them is there a website that plp go on to sign up or is there a number to call if so could you please let me know how to get a hold of delta dental please thanks for the replys ahead of time

Dental Help?
The administering Delta Dental Member Company for the state of OH is: Delta Dental of Ohio





Customer Service Phone Number:


800-524-0149





FAX:


614-890-1274





E-mail:


csmail@ddpoh.com





Mailing Address:


550 Polaris Parkway, Suite 550


Westerville, OH 43082





http://www.deltadental.com/Public/Inquir...


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i know from personal experience that delta dental is a good insurance compay for dental as far as paying for treatment. the place you are going to probably only takes them for that reason.
Reply:Check out this page, it has lots of contact info for them:





http://www.deltadentalins.com/contact.ht...





I also found another one that seems to be specific to Ohio:





http://www.deltadentaloh.com/tools/conta...





I hope that helps.





~Kyle
Reply:http://www.deltadental.com/Public/index....
Reply:What kind of dentist offices only accepts one insurance company, that doesn't even sound legal. I'd find a different dentist. Also most insurances have a one year waiting period for anything that is surgical (major medical/dental). So you'd still have to wait.

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What is the most lucrative specialty for a Dental Assistant?

I've heard it's Orthodontics and Surgery. I am about to graduate and will be a Registered Dental Assistant. I am trying to figure out how to make the best living while I continue my education.





If anyone can tell me how much they make doing what they're doing or which field pays more in California, that would be great. Thanks!

What is the most lucrative specialty for a Dental Assistant?
PLEASE, don't go into dental assisting to make the most money! You need to like what you do and the people you work with. In most cases you will make more money staying in an office that skipping around looking for cash. I know you are trying to find a way to make a living and being a R.D.A. is great. Try contacting The American Dental Association to find out the average pay in your area. Personally, I love periodontics and Oral Surgery, but I have also worked in GP offices and Ortho. and each have their advantages and disadvantages. Go with your heart and talk to your instructors they should have the best ideas for your area. Best of Luck, congrats on graduation.


Dental Impant - How long between extraction and implant?

I am having a tooth #13 pulled on Thursday in preperation for a dental implant. It cracked and I have decay near the root so the periodontist actually suggested an implant over RCT and a crown. I cannot figure out exactly how long this will take (other than "months"). How long between the extraction and the implant surgery? How long after the surgery do I get the crown? I am trying to get pregnant right now and I am a little worried about how that will affect the timeline on this.

Dental Impant - How long between extraction and implant?
I would definitely get an implant in place of this tooth. It's pretty close to the front of your smile (visible). Depending on you and how your body heals. The dentist will wait until you your extraction site is healed, and then proceed with the implant process. There are sterile implant parts that have to be placed in the bone, and this is usually a mini-surgical procedure in the dental office. At a certain point you have to have healing caps placed. Sometimes implants take anywhere from 4-6 months, maybe a year. During this process you'll have to come back and get impressions once the implant can be exposed and then these materials are sent to a lab where your crown is fabricated. It's not a one shot deal. It will take a little bit of time. You may want to consult your dentist about your expectant situation and novocaine administration during pregnancy, unless you can wait until the end of your pregnancy to get started where you are out of the first stages/trimesters. Goodluck!
Reply:I vote for restored's asnwer, 100%.


Wisdom Teeth? Dental Experts Please.?

I am a 21 years old soon to be 22 but I haven't had my wisdom teeth taken out yet. I probaly will not have them taken out until I have my own health and dental insurance until I am 23. Will not having my wisdom teeth being taken out have an effect on my mouth or my smile or will it crowd my teeth? I also have an open bite and I need braces and Jaw Surgery but like I said before I will not ba able to do all of this until I get my own health insurance/dental insurance? Sometimes when I do try to smile, my mouth begins to hurt because of how small it is.Again, will it effect my mouth if I waited until I am 23 yrs old to have the wisdom teeth taken out along with the braces and Jaw Surgery?

Wisdom Teeth? Dental Experts Please.?
hmm, its always better to get done corrective surgry as early as possible, it's more comfortable that way.





an year or so shouldn't be a problem, but you say that it can tend to hurt, and this is some thing that you'll have to look into. get yourself to a dentist. ask. let them know your concern its best to take 2 opnions. from where I stand its difficult to tell anthing meaning full without, reports or x-rays charts.





be healthy that's the more important thing, its even better for you to get a cronic problem fixed, this will help you to get insurance too.. check into it...
Reply:It may not make a huge difference in a year or two...and if your wisdoms are fully in then you dont have to worry..but if they are partially erupted(you can only see a part of it) then you might want to worry a tad bit...if you have no pain in your wisdom teeth...you should be ok till you get insurance! Hope it helps!
Reply:Get your teeth fixed as soon as you can, if not it can cause problems for you the rest of your life trust me i know from experience, you won't be able to tell from your smile. FROM A MOTHER'S get them started as soon as you can


good l luck.
Reply:When u get ur wisdom teeth taken out. I think u will have more space to move ur teeth around for the time of Jaw Surgery.





I m 17 and I got my wisdom teeth taken out about 6 months ago. I will be getting a Jaw Surgery too...Gonna move my lower Jaw back.. Scared O_O
Reply:Are they in? If they are not giving you any problems then they will probably be just fine until you get them out. I think the only real emergency is if they are affecting your other teeth and causing pain.





Had mine out at 16 because I had gotten braces off and they worried it might affect the new alignment. Mine started in at like only 15.


Orthognathic surgery vs. cosmetic options?

I'm contemplating orthognathic surgery as well as some other orthodontic and cosmetic procedures. I have an underbite (class 3 malocclusion) and am missing a tooth (was just born without it) so as a result, I also have spaces in my top teeth. I'm also looking into veneers to correct the size and shape of my teeth.





My concern is more cosmetic (dental implant, invisalign to fix the spacing, and veneers on almost all my top teeth). However, I'm concerned about not fixing my bite via the corrective surgery before i begin the process.





I've seen orthodontists and cosmetic dentists, and was wondering what options anyone with similar issues have pursued? Anyone with experiences with invisalign to correct an underbite, or the jaw surgery? Also, I'm having a hard time convinving my HMO to pay for the surgery. Should I just go for the cosmetic changes? Should I listen to my orthodontist and go for the surgery?





Anyone who can reccomend a dentist in San Diego gets bonus points!

Orthognathic surgery vs. cosmetic options?
This does not sound like an "Invisiline case". I would go with the orthodontist's recommendations for surgery. Usually that is prefaced and followed with ortho treatment. Veneers and Invisiline alone would not do a good job (without seeing the case).

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Any suggestions on cool part-time jobs for college students who want braces? No dental jobs.?

I know weird request. I have a class 3 malaclusion, which means my bit is very terrible. My goal is to have straight teeth before I graduate in 3 years. Any suggestions, some of the dentists say that the cost due to a need of oral surgery can be around $15,000, however with Met life Dental, or possibly DELTA dental insurance I can have the cost significantly reduced. These insurances do not sell to individuals, only companies, and I have not found a company yet that either has them, or allows them for part time workers. Any suggestions on how to fix my grill? Thanks for taking the time.

Any suggestions on cool part-time jobs for college students who want braces? No dental jobs.?
I have a friend who washes windows, she has a small power washer and a blow dryer for speed, you could go low tech and still make good money. She charges $100.00 for a one storey house and includes the sliders.
Reply:You can save money at the dentist with Ameriplan. It only costs $11.95/month for an individual. You can read about it at the site below.


AIG Insurance (Dental)?

I'm looking for reviews on this insurance...what has been your personal experience with this Dental insurance...


Also I can't seem to find and info on Oral Surgery coverage from the company...can you help...


Thanks

AIG Insurance (Dental)?
All insurance companies, including AIG Insurance, offer many different levels of insurance coverage and many different plans. You don't even state which country you are in, since there are plans offered in both US and Canada, and they are different.





AIG offers full dental plans, PPO plans, a la carte plans, and different plans according to group, etc. I have attached a link to some of their plans to show you that there are all different levels offered. Maybe yours is in here somewhere.