Okay tomorrow morning Iamgoing into the dentist..and I want toask my dentist totake the rubber band device off because I cant do it anymore, and just straighten my teeth out with reg.braces,, I know yall r gna say dont take em off but thats not what I amasking.... how do Iask my dentist to take off my rubberbands and stuff but keep on the braces,..my mom says its okay..so what do yall think?
Asking my dentist to take off my rubberbands...?
IDK
plz answer mine
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Reply:(with a smile) "Please sir take off my rubberbands"
Reply:is there a reason why you want them off? do they hurt? If they do its likely because your teeth are moving in place, they usally first give you a retainer or bands first to prep you for braces, I think they know what there doing and if you want them straight i would listen!
Reply:I think u should just say "Is there any other rway u can straighten my teeth other then the rubberbands, cuz they really hurt me and I cant take it."
But me i just wore them even though they hurt, and i might get them taken off early now.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Is my dentist a crook?
I had never had a cavitiy in my life, and went a couple of years with no visit. Then went to the dentist on my husband's insurance and was told that I needed a deep-perio cleaning and had 6 cavities! It cost a total of $1,200!(I had to go with white composite filligs because I was pregnant) I just went in for my "perio-maintenence" which is basically a cleaning and they check your gum line recession. Then I was told that I had 3 more cavities-which were NOT pointed out on my x-rays, she just pointed to them in my mouth. She told me I also needed to have some tooth-brush abrasion filled in(which is true, I can at least see that).
During this entire consultation with the dentist she had the finance lady standing right beside her like a vulture, adding commentary and confirming what she said. Then I was whisked away by this finance lady to tally up what it would cost for all of this-$1,200 more!!!!
I felt like I do at the auto-repair shop! Is this ordinary for a dentist?
Is my dentist a crook?
It is always your right to have a second and sometimes third opinion. The periodontal maintenance visits are par for the course when you have periodontal disease. As such it is to your benefit to see the dentist four times per year (or hygienist) to keep this condition from getting worse. We do this in our office and it is not always covered by insurance. Most patients gladly pay out of pocket for this service because they don't want to lose their teeth to perio disease. You can also get cavities very quickly esp. if you have not been seeing a dentist reg. to monitor your teeth and gums. Sometimes dentists will "watch" a tooth that looks like it may have an area that is weak in the enamel. They will do this because the cavity or weakened area may not be bad enough to fill yet, however if it gets worse, eg. through the enamel layer, then they will fill it before it gets worse. If an area of decay goes through the enamel layer, then it can spread very quickly because the layer under the enamel is softer, which means the decay can spread very quickly into the pulp chamber which holds the nerve of the tooth, causing even more problems, such as an abscess, tooth ache, and ultm. a root canal to save the tooth, or an extraction. Many dental offices have a financial coordinator. It is up to them to let you know the cost of your treatment, what your insurance will and won't pay for, and how you plan to pay for your treatment. If you felt rushed, or like you weren't getting good service then by all means find another dentist that you are comfortable with. This dental office sounds like it was/is on the up and up about your treatment needed, however it does sound like you were rushed in and out. I worked at an office like this and hated it. It did indeed feel like we were rushing people in and out, and I left after two years because I felt like I could not give my patients the best care and compassion because we were so rushed. Not all dental offices are like this, so find one that you don't feel like you are being pushed out the door.
Reply:find a new dentist
Reply:I had my dad's union plan dentist do something similar to me, so the next time, I went to a plain jane dentist with no fancy office, just an honnest guy, he told me I had no cavities and no wisdom teeth emergency, cleaned my teeth and I walked out for $95.00. This dentist was an honest Catholic who had acceptable, equipment that was not the newest, he knew his trade. Ask around for an honest dentist.
Reply:It is very common for people to have many cavities without knowing. It is also common to find cavities that you missed in the initial exam while you're getting a cleaning. Overall, if you don't feel comfortable with your dentist or you're having second thoughts it might be good to get a second opinion. If you go to another dentist and he agree's with your last dentist then you can feel at ease knowing you weren't being ripped off.
Reply:It's gonna be like pulling teeth to get your money back. ;-)
Reply:No I have never had a dentist have the finance lady right there. Get a second opinion from another dentist.
Reply:yeah find a new dentist and report it to ur insurance cause the company with ask for the proof and they have to provide it.I had the same thing happen to me and the dentist was doing this to allot of people to make up the lost's in other areas.My insurance for free paid for me to see someone else and get anything I need if I needed anything.I did not have any cavity after all I just need my wisdom teeth out and i was fine.
Reply:yes they are!!! and almost all of them are like that... then they will be asking you to come twice a year making it sounds like you'll gonna lose all your teeth if you didn't go for a check up. Then they will make you wait for an hour or so just to get your teeth check for less than 10 minutes. The heck with these dentist. I stopped seeing a dentist 6 years ago and my teeth are still fine; no cavities, no tartar, nothing at all.
Reply:I had this EXACT same thing happen to me...I had to pick a new dentist b/c I moved to a new state. It was time for my 6mo. checkup (I saw my old dentist every 6mo for cleanings, etc). This new guy told me that I had 5 cavities and needed a root canal done, which he wanted to do right there on the spot! I said no. He finished the exam by sending the slick, fast talking financial person into the exam room (never had that happen before), who promptly gave me an invoice for THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS to have the work done!!!
I started laughing, I thought it was a joke, and then got into a fight with this guy- I have great dental insurance and have never had to pay more than $100 for ALL the work I've ever had done. I left the office and called my dental insurance co. They told me to not go back and gave me a list of other dentists...when I read the list of procedures on the invoice to the ins. co, they told me the dentist was basically screwing me over- charging me $50 for each novicane shot per filling and billing the ins co $80 when it is 100% paid for by insurance. It was inconvenient to go find someone else but it was worth saving 3 grand, turns out I had one cavity. There are honest dentists out there, I guess you just have to seek them out!!!!!
Reply:Get a second opinion. You shouldn't be pressured into things.
Reply:Dentistry is expensive. Perio fpr quadants can be 300x4 which is 1200. The composite filling is your choice. Tell them to note they told you and do the cheaper amalgam. There is no real hard evidence of danger from amalagam. Composite does however hold a tooth that has a large cavity together. You can try to floss properly daily, rinse with a perio rinse, brush gently four times a day and use a tooth pick around your gums and inbetween your teeth to reduce inflamation. They will charge you again for another perio probing. Sometimes with pregnancy you get inflammation. Work hard at it by yourself, but if you had 5-6 mm pockets you must work hard it and continue to do so.
Reply:Wow, This is definitely weird....I would go to another dentist for a reference and see what he/she says.
Those prices definitely sound OUTRAGEOUS!
I hope you can get all this worked out.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Reply:Ask another dentist to check you're teeth.
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During this entire consultation with the dentist she had the finance lady standing right beside her like a vulture, adding commentary and confirming what she said. Then I was whisked away by this finance lady to tally up what it would cost for all of this-$1,200 more!!!!
I felt like I do at the auto-repair shop! Is this ordinary for a dentist?
Is my dentist a crook?
It is always your right to have a second and sometimes third opinion. The periodontal maintenance visits are par for the course when you have periodontal disease. As such it is to your benefit to see the dentist four times per year (or hygienist) to keep this condition from getting worse. We do this in our office and it is not always covered by insurance. Most patients gladly pay out of pocket for this service because they don't want to lose their teeth to perio disease. You can also get cavities very quickly esp. if you have not been seeing a dentist reg. to monitor your teeth and gums. Sometimes dentists will "watch" a tooth that looks like it may have an area that is weak in the enamel. They will do this because the cavity or weakened area may not be bad enough to fill yet, however if it gets worse, eg. through the enamel layer, then they will fill it before it gets worse. If an area of decay goes through the enamel layer, then it can spread very quickly because the layer under the enamel is softer, which means the decay can spread very quickly into the pulp chamber which holds the nerve of the tooth, causing even more problems, such as an abscess, tooth ache, and ultm. a root canal to save the tooth, or an extraction. Many dental offices have a financial coordinator. It is up to them to let you know the cost of your treatment, what your insurance will and won't pay for, and how you plan to pay for your treatment. If you felt rushed, or like you weren't getting good service then by all means find another dentist that you are comfortable with. This dental office sounds like it was/is on the up and up about your treatment needed, however it does sound like you were rushed in and out. I worked at an office like this and hated it. It did indeed feel like we were rushing people in and out, and I left after two years because I felt like I could not give my patients the best care and compassion because we were so rushed. Not all dental offices are like this, so find one that you don't feel like you are being pushed out the door.
Reply:find a new dentist
Reply:I had my dad's union plan dentist do something similar to me, so the next time, I went to a plain jane dentist with no fancy office, just an honnest guy, he told me I had no cavities and no wisdom teeth emergency, cleaned my teeth and I walked out for $95.00. This dentist was an honest Catholic who had acceptable, equipment that was not the newest, he knew his trade. Ask around for an honest dentist.
Reply:It is very common for people to have many cavities without knowing. It is also common to find cavities that you missed in the initial exam while you're getting a cleaning. Overall, if you don't feel comfortable with your dentist or you're having second thoughts it might be good to get a second opinion. If you go to another dentist and he agree's with your last dentist then you can feel at ease knowing you weren't being ripped off.
Reply:It's gonna be like pulling teeth to get your money back. ;-)
Reply:No I have never had a dentist have the finance lady right there. Get a second opinion from another dentist.
Reply:yeah find a new dentist and report it to ur insurance cause the company with ask for the proof and they have to provide it.I had the same thing happen to me and the dentist was doing this to allot of people to make up the lost's in other areas.My insurance for free paid for me to see someone else and get anything I need if I needed anything.I did not have any cavity after all I just need my wisdom teeth out and i was fine.
Reply:yes they are!!! and almost all of them are like that... then they will be asking you to come twice a year making it sounds like you'll gonna lose all your teeth if you didn't go for a check up. Then they will make you wait for an hour or so just to get your teeth check for less than 10 minutes. The heck with these dentist. I stopped seeing a dentist 6 years ago and my teeth are still fine; no cavities, no tartar, nothing at all.
Reply:I had this EXACT same thing happen to me...I had to pick a new dentist b/c I moved to a new state. It was time for my 6mo. checkup (I saw my old dentist every 6mo for cleanings, etc). This new guy told me that I had 5 cavities and needed a root canal done, which he wanted to do right there on the spot! I said no. He finished the exam by sending the slick, fast talking financial person into the exam room (never had that happen before), who promptly gave me an invoice for THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS to have the work done!!!
I started laughing, I thought it was a joke, and then got into a fight with this guy- I have great dental insurance and have never had to pay more than $100 for ALL the work I've ever had done. I left the office and called my dental insurance co. They told me to not go back and gave me a list of other dentists...when I read the list of procedures on the invoice to the ins. co, they told me the dentist was basically screwing me over- charging me $50 for each novicane shot per filling and billing the ins co $80 when it is 100% paid for by insurance. It was inconvenient to go find someone else but it was worth saving 3 grand, turns out I had one cavity. There are honest dentists out there, I guess you just have to seek them out!!!!!
Reply:Get a second opinion. You shouldn't be pressured into things.
Reply:Dentistry is expensive. Perio fpr quadants can be 300x4 which is 1200. The composite filling is your choice. Tell them to note they told you and do the cheaper amalgam. There is no real hard evidence of danger from amalagam. Composite does however hold a tooth that has a large cavity together. You can try to floss properly daily, rinse with a perio rinse, brush gently four times a day and use a tooth pick around your gums and inbetween your teeth to reduce inflamation. They will charge you again for another perio probing. Sometimes with pregnancy you get inflammation. Work hard at it by yourself, but if you had 5-6 mm pockets you must work hard it and continue to do so.
Reply:Wow, This is definitely weird....I would go to another dentist for a reference and see what he/she says.
Those prices definitely sound OUTRAGEOUS!
I hope you can get all this worked out.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Reply:Ask another dentist to check you're teeth.
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The good dentist xxx funny or not xxx?
A guy and a girl meet at a bar. They get along so well that they decide to go to the girl's place. A few drinks later, the guy takes off his shirt and then washes his hands.
He then takes off his trousers and washes his hands again.
The girl has been watching him and says, "You must be a dentist."
The guy, surprised, says "Yes... how did you figure that out?"
"Easy," she replied, "you keep washing your hands."
One thing led to another and they make l*ve.
After they're done, the girl says, "You must be a good dentist."
The guy, now with a boosted ego says, "Sure, I'm a good dentist, how did you figure that out?"
"I didn’t feel a thing!"
The good dentist xxx funny or not xxx?
Ha ha yeah very good
Reply:Ha Ha! Funny! 10!
Reply:But did she get a filling?
Reply:Very funny thanks
Reply:ha ha ha funny
Reply:nice one, made me smile :)
Reply:ha ha very good
Reply:That is very good. Thanks for the laugh. lol
Reply:star quality
Reply:Chuckle, chuckle. Very funny!
Reply:nice one
Reply:Yeah very good and funny. Another star lol
Reply:ha lol ;lol u ROCK
He then takes off his trousers and washes his hands again.
The girl has been watching him and says, "You must be a dentist."
The guy, surprised, says "Yes... how did you figure that out?"
"Easy," she replied, "you keep washing your hands."
One thing led to another and they make l*ve.
After they're done, the girl says, "You must be a good dentist."
The guy, now with a boosted ego says, "Sure, I'm a good dentist, how did you figure that out?"
"I didn’t feel a thing!"
The good dentist xxx funny or not xxx?
Ha ha yeah very good
Reply:Ha Ha! Funny! 10!
Reply:But did she get a filling?
Reply:Very funny thanks
Reply:ha ha ha funny
Reply:nice one, made me smile :)
Reply:ha ha very good
Reply:That is very good. Thanks for the laugh. lol
Reply:star quality
Reply:Chuckle, chuckle. Very funny!
Reply:nice one
Reply:Yeah very good and funny. Another star lol
Reply:ha lol ;lol u ROCK
First time Dentist visit - How much is it? Im 15 and live in North Texas?
Im planning to go to the dentist and I was wondering how much my first visit would be? I plan on just getting a check up to see how my teeth are and an x-ray because i want to get braces. how much are braces? This is my first visit to the dentist and my teeth are not in bad shape at all. Price price price how much is it to get braces put on and check ups and everything total at the end and everything priced seperately. Does anyone know any good cheap dentists around the dallas/irving area please.
First time Dentist visit - How much is it? Im 15 and live in North Texas?
Well, I'm in the Irving/Las Colinas area, but would not label myself as cheap. We do Invisalign braces, and offer a free consultation with x-ray, so feel free to give us a call. See http://www.21stCenturyDental.com for contact information.
First time Dentist visit - How much is it? Im 15 and live in North Texas?
Well, I'm in the Irving/Las Colinas area, but would not label myself as cheap. We do Invisalign braces, and offer a free consultation with x-ray, so feel free to give us a call. See http://www.21stCenturyDental.com for contact information.
Need a dentist in jacksonville nc?
i really need a dentist but i went to one tho find out the price for my son to have a cleaning it was 250 dollars for a 6 year old... i cant afford that at all i also need to see a dentist i know i have many cavities does anyone know of a cheap reliable dentist or dental plan that i can get?
Need a dentist in jacksonville nc?
Definately does seem like a lot of money. I know for a child in our office we usually dont see alot if any calculus or tartar so we usually just do a polish and flouride application. Perhaps two bitewing xrays. Cost usually runs with an exam as well $100 canadian. So $250 american seems a bit much. Anyhow i searched a few dentists in america and found this website you can check out, www.1800dentist.com. Also, www.newmedicalplan.com -they say $11.95 per month for 80% coverage. I hope this helps, good luck
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Need a dentist in jacksonville nc?
Definately does seem like a lot of money. I know for a child in our office we usually dont see alot if any calculus or tartar so we usually just do a polish and flouride application. Perhaps two bitewing xrays. Cost usually runs with an exam as well $100 canadian. So $250 american seems a bit much. Anyhow i searched a few dentists in america and found this website you can check out, www.1800dentist.com. Also, www.newmedicalplan.com -they say $11.95 per month for 80% coverage. I hope this helps, good luck
Reply:for $11.95 per month save up to 80% on dental work. No waiting period, no age limits, no deductible http://everyonebenefits.com/40436527
Can the dentist put you to sleep?
My old dentist never did, those big meanies! And I am horrified of the dentist and next week, I have to get a crown put back on and two filling replaced and maybe some other stuff. Do all dentists put you to sleep? All major ones anyway if you ask?
And can I get a white crown instead of those horrid silver ones w/o much extra cost?
Can the dentist put you to sleep?
You don't say if you are in the US or UK, so I'll answer for US.
Yes, a trained dentist CAN administer general anesthetic, but make sure they are certified. There are some general dentists who have a licensed anesthesiologist come into the office to administer the anesthesia and monitor the patient while the dentist does the work.
For filling and a crown, being asleep is overboard. Oral sedation would be a far better choice and way less expensive. Ask about getting a drug such as Halcion.
In the US, crowns are either porcelain, porcelain fused to precious metal (so the metal doesn't show), or all gold. Unless it is a child with a primary tooth, stainless steel crowns are not usually done.
Reply:They doh't put you to sleep. They give you like roofies so you don't remember when you wake up.
Reply:If you want to be put under for a dental procedure, you have to go to a hospital because that requires an anesthetologist. A dentist cannot do it.
Most fillings are now done with the white ceramic, you can ask your dentist about it.
Reply:I hate the dentist!! My dentist gives me nitrous. I fall asleep every time. Does it right in the office.
Reply:The oral surgeon can put you asleep.
Why don't you ask your dentist about the white crown?
Reply:they can give you a pill to sedate you and use nitrious oxide or laughing gas, which rules... it costs a little extra for white crowns...
Reply:they can give you something to help you relax.also u can get the other.cost have went up so im not sure of the price.call around and get some quotes.
Reply:you probably won't get put to sleep
Reply:In Australia dentist DONT have permission to put you to sleep, you have to go to hospital and have someone to make sure your pulse is right and you're breathing ok.
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And can I get a white crown instead of those horrid silver ones w/o much extra cost?
Can the dentist put you to sleep?
You don't say if you are in the US or UK, so I'll answer for US.
Yes, a trained dentist CAN administer general anesthetic, but make sure they are certified. There are some general dentists who have a licensed anesthesiologist come into the office to administer the anesthesia and monitor the patient while the dentist does the work.
For filling and a crown, being asleep is overboard. Oral sedation would be a far better choice and way less expensive. Ask about getting a drug such as Halcion.
In the US, crowns are either porcelain, porcelain fused to precious metal (so the metal doesn't show), or all gold. Unless it is a child with a primary tooth, stainless steel crowns are not usually done.
Reply:They doh't put you to sleep. They give you like roofies so you don't remember when you wake up.
Reply:If you want to be put under for a dental procedure, you have to go to a hospital because that requires an anesthetologist. A dentist cannot do it.
Most fillings are now done with the white ceramic, you can ask your dentist about it.
Reply:I hate the dentist!! My dentist gives me nitrous. I fall asleep every time. Does it right in the office.
Reply:The oral surgeon can put you asleep.
Why don't you ask your dentist about the white crown?
Reply:they can give you a pill to sedate you and use nitrious oxide or laughing gas, which rules... it costs a little extra for white crowns...
Reply:they can give you something to help you relax.also u can get the other.cost have went up so im not sure of the price.call around and get some quotes.
Reply:you probably won't get put to sleep
Reply:In Australia dentist DONT have permission to put you to sleep, you have to go to hospital and have someone to make sure your pulse is right and you're breathing ok.
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Was the Dentist's Bill Unreasonable?
Had all my teeth (32) cleaned by dentist. Charged me $70 which I paid without complaining. This is my complaint: My wife also had her teeth cleaned by same dentist (Because she wears full and partial false teeth, she only has 6 real teeth which were the ones cleaned.) and the dentist charged us $70 for her cleaning. Reason: His schedule does not differentiate for number of teeth cleaned.
Was the Dentist's Bill Unreasonable?
Most dentists do not change the fee based on the number of teeth that a patient has.
Sorry, I know that is not what you wanted to hear, but honestly the only time that a difference in fee is made based on the number of teeth, is on a deep scaling, and then the fee (and a different code) is used for 3 or less teeth in a quadrant.
You could try and call around, but I have never seen a dentist change his fees for a cleaning based on how many teeth a patient charges. WHY??? Well, in all honestly, the over head cost for each patient really doesn't change depending on how many or how few teeth they have. The hygientist still opens a sterilized pouch of instruments, therefore they have to be resterilized, she still uses a prophy cup and a prophy angle to polish the teeth, she still has to go through the same disinfection protocal for the room she used regardless of how many teeth that she actually cleaned. I have actually seen patients will only a few teeth, have a dirtier mouth than someone with a full mouth of teeth, so usually they just have a single set fee for a cleaning.
Reply:They schedule X # of cleaning per time period. Your wife reserved a slot. So you are paying for that time slot.
Reply:Are you for real? Rhetorical. The price was MORE than reasonable. I usually pay upwards of $125.00 for cleaning and X-Rays. You are paying for the dentist's time, NOT THE NUMBER OF TEETH! Geesh!
Reply:you shoud come to the UK....$70!!!!!!!!! for a scale and polish...
Reply:You are paying for the appointment more then the work done. Unfortunately even though the dentist had a much easier job with the work he did on your wife, he still scheduled her for the same process as you.
Reply:Although its unfair, he's entitled to this. Dentists tend to set their charges to earn a set amount per hour, working from the amount of time it takes them to do the procedure, like a time basis system.
However, all the dentists I've worked for have halved their prices or worked out a more reasonable fee if they are only treating a localised area, e.g lower teeth only.
I've known patients to pay £45 for a cleaning, often up to £150 in London but I'm not sure how this translates into US dollars. I'm afraid I can't relay my own charges as I dont, I treat patients for free on the NHS as part of my course.
Reply:Not unreasonable at all. As a matter of fact, if you have no dental insurance and all you paid was $70 per cleaning, I think you got a great deal. When people make appointments for cleanings, they don't ask questions like - 'how many teeth do you have', or 'how dirty are your teeth'. Some people take a little time, some take a long time, the bill is the same.
Reply:Sounds right. When my husband was a general surgeon, he charged $75 for an office visit. It was $75 whether the patient was there for 5 minutes or 45 minutes.
As with many physicians, dentists mostly charge by the procedure done, not the amount of time it takes to perform it. Many have price lists that they have made up %26amp; that is what the receptionist goes by to charge patients.
Reply:He is right to charge for the same as full mouth person. Seen a barber giving a discount to people going bald?
Reply:Dentists rip off everyone. If you dont have insurance its worse. I wish I was only charged $70 to even walk in the door of a dentist office.
Reply:Dentists absolutely do NOT "rip off everyone."
They are trained professionals who charge for helping patients keep their teeth healthy and pain-free for a lifetime.
If you resent what you pay at the dentist, keep your teeth clean, brush and floss often, and give the dentist no reason to "rip you off."
Reply:The fee of $70.00 is a very good one for teeth cleaning, most dentist charge over $100.00 for that service. The Dr gave you a fair fee.
Reply:Your wife may had reserved a time slot, but a shorter time slot since she was only having 6 teeth cleaned as compared to you. Dentists will take all the $$ they can and some do shoddy work.
Therefore you had 26 more teeth cleaned than her and took more time.
Reply:He's a dentist, not a mechanic. Dentist is in the clear.
Reply:Personally, I would charge less for 6 teeth - most of the time. However, SOME people's 6 teeth are harder to clean than some OTHER people's 32 teeth! If she is down to 6 teeth, it suggests that she might not be as good at maintaining her teeth as you are and she might have a lot more tartar on her teeth.
Was the Dentist's Bill Unreasonable?
Most dentists do not change the fee based on the number of teeth that a patient has.
Sorry, I know that is not what you wanted to hear, but honestly the only time that a difference in fee is made based on the number of teeth, is on a deep scaling, and then the fee (and a different code) is used for 3 or less teeth in a quadrant.
You could try and call around, but I have never seen a dentist change his fees for a cleaning based on how many teeth a patient charges. WHY??? Well, in all honestly, the over head cost for each patient really doesn't change depending on how many or how few teeth they have. The hygientist still opens a sterilized pouch of instruments, therefore they have to be resterilized, she still uses a prophy cup and a prophy angle to polish the teeth, she still has to go through the same disinfection protocal for the room she used regardless of how many teeth that she actually cleaned. I have actually seen patients will only a few teeth, have a dirtier mouth than someone with a full mouth of teeth, so usually they just have a single set fee for a cleaning.
Reply:They schedule X # of cleaning per time period. Your wife reserved a slot. So you are paying for that time slot.
Reply:Are you for real? Rhetorical. The price was MORE than reasonable. I usually pay upwards of $125.00 for cleaning and X-Rays. You are paying for the dentist's time, NOT THE NUMBER OF TEETH! Geesh!
Reply:you shoud come to the UK....$70!!!!!!!!! for a scale and polish...
Reply:You are paying for the appointment more then the work done. Unfortunately even though the dentist had a much easier job with the work he did on your wife, he still scheduled her for the same process as you.
Reply:Although its unfair, he's entitled to this. Dentists tend to set their charges to earn a set amount per hour, working from the amount of time it takes them to do the procedure, like a time basis system.
However, all the dentists I've worked for have halved their prices or worked out a more reasonable fee if they are only treating a localised area, e.g lower teeth only.
I've known patients to pay £45 for a cleaning, often up to £150 in London but I'm not sure how this translates into US dollars. I'm afraid I can't relay my own charges as I dont, I treat patients for free on the NHS as part of my course.
Reply:Not unreasonable at all. As a matter of fact, if you have no dental insurance and all you paid was $70 per cleaning, I think you got a great deal. When people make appointments for cleanings, they don't ask questions like - 'how many teeth do you have', or 'how dirty are your teeth'. Some people take a little time, some take a long time, the bill is the same.
Reply:Sounds right. When my husband was a general surgeon, he charged $75 for an office visit. It was $75 whether the patient was there for 5 minutes or 45 minutes.
As with many physicians, dentists mostly charge by the procedure done, not the amount of time it takes to perform it. Many have price lists that they have made up %26amp; that is what the receptionist goes by to charge patients.
Reply:He is right to charge for the same as full mouth person. Seen a barber giving a discount to people going bald?
Reply:Dentists rip off everyone. If you dont have insurance its worse. I wish I was only charged $70 to even walk in the door of a dentist office.
Reply:Dentists absolutely do NOT "rip off everyone."
They are trained professionals who charge for helping patients keep their teeth healthy and pain-free for a lifetime.
If you resent what you pay at the dentist, keep your teeth clean, brush and floss often, and give the dentist no reason to "rip you off."
Reply:The fee of $70.00 is a very good one for teeth cleaning, most dentist charge over $100.00 for that service. The Dr gave you a fair fee.
Reply:Your wife may had reserved a time slot, but a shorter time slot since she was only having 6 teeth cleaned as compared to you. Dentists will take all the $$ they can and some do shoddy work.
Therefore you had 26 more teeth cleaned than her and took more time.
Reply:He's a dentist, not a mechanic. Dentist is in the clear.
Reply:Personally, I would charge less for 6 teeth - most of the time. However, SOME people's 6 teeth are harder to clean than some OTHER people's 32 teeth! If she is down to 6 teeth, it suggests that she might not be as good at maintaining her teeth as you are and she might have a lot more tartar on her teeth.
Dental Problem. I visited the dentist a few weeks ago to have a filling.?
The dentist was not my usual dentist and she filled my tooth. When she had finished, she told me that she had drilled the tooth beside it and put a dressing on as she said it had an abcess. I had no problems with this tooth before this and later, it started to really hurt. I went back to my normal dentist, who drilled it and drained the abcess and temp filled it for me to go back in 3 weeks time to get a root filling. Later I started to get a throbbing pain and had to go to the A%26amp;E dentist. When he was drilling the tooth, the drill slipped slightly. Nothing happened then, he drained the abcess and gave me a'biotics and temp filled it again. the next day half of the tooth broke off due to the drill slipping. I went yesterday to get the filling, but as the was only half a tooth, I asked for it to be took out as it was a back tooth. Dentist said no and filled it. When he took the brace away, more of tooth broke and now he tells me I have to pay for a crown? The tooth is still throbbing.
Dental Problem. I visited the dentist a few weeks ago to have a filling.?
How did you know the drill slipped? Maybe the tooth that has fallen apart was already cracked or had fractured. If I was you, I'd get a 2nd opinion, if theres really not much left its possibly best to get it out. Also, he can't make you get a crown (you'll prob. need root canal treatment also) - tell him you want to know why exactly you can't get it extracted. I've worked with quite a few money grabbing dentists and a crown will get them much more cash than an extraction. Hope you get it sorted asap - nothing worse than toothache!
Reply:wow.............what bad luck,,,,,,,these things happen
Reply:My advice would be to get a 2nd opinion as Claire D has suggested.
The tooth breaking probably had nothing to do with the drill slipping, but probably because it's been drilled into 3 times in a short period of time and all you have been left with is just the shell of the tooth leaving it fragile and vulnerable to breakage.
There is a chance that the tooth can be saved by crowning it, but if you dont want it crowned and just want it removed then that's your choice and not the dentists.
As Claire has quite rightly pointed out some dentists will and do steer you in the wrong direction to line their own pockets, an extraction under the nhs will cost you £43.60, a crown will cost you £194, big difference.
Get a 2nd opinion and hopefully the next dentist will listen to what you want instead of chasing the £ signs!
Good luck
Reply:It sounds as though you may have a potential dental claim against both dentists that treated you....
Did the first dentist drill your tooth without your knowledge or consent? if so, s/he should not have done this and this is a clear breach of the GDC guidelines on getting proper consent to treatment before starting.
If the second dentist slipped and caused damage to your tooth, then you may be able to claim for this, but more investigations will be needed.
Contact me on the link below for free advice.
Dental Problem. I visited the dentist a few weeks ago to have a filling.?
How did you know the drill slipped? Maybe the tooth that has fallen apart was already cracked or had fractured. If I was you, I'd get a 2nd opinion, if theres really not much left its possibly best to get it out. Also, he can't make you get a crown (you'll prob. need root canal treatment also) - tell him you want to know why exactly you can't get it extracted. I've worked with quite a few money grabbing dentists and a crown will get them much more cash than an extraction. Hope you get it sorted asap - nothing worse than toothache!
Reply:wow.............what bad luck,,,,,,,these things happen
Reply:My advice would be to get a 2nd opinion as Claire D has suggested.
The tooth breaking probably had nothing to do with the drill slipping, but probably because it's been drilled into 3 times in a short period of time and all you have been left with is just the shell of the tooth leaving it fragile and vulnerable to breakage.
There is a chance that the tooth can be saved by crowning it, but if you dont want it crowned and just want it removed then that's your choice and not the dentists.
As Claire has quite rightly pointed out some dentists will and do steer you in the wrong direction to line their own pockets, an extraction under the nhs will cost you £43.60, a crown will cost you £194, big difference.
Get a 2nd opinion and hopefully the next dentist will listen to what you want instead of chasing the £ signs!
Good luck
Reply:It sounds as though you may have a potential dental claim against both dentists that treated you....
Did the first dentist drill your tooth without your knowledge or consent? if so, s/he should not have done this and this is a clear breach of the GDC guidelines on getting proper consent to treatment before starting.
If the second dentist slipped and caused damage to your tooth, then you may be able to claim for this, but more investigations will be needed.
Contact me on the link below for free advice.
Cant get numb at the dentist?
I have a genetic dental problem. No dentist I've ever been to has been able to numb my bottom jaw. As a child I dealt with teeth being pulled and feeling every bit of it. I was even slapped in the face by one dentist when I cried out from the pain. As an adult, I've had dentists treat me like an idiot because they don't believe I can still feel it. I did have a tooth pulled under IV sedation a few years ago, and I woke up during the procedure because of the pain! Now I have severe problems with my teeth because I'm terrified of going to the dentist. My teeth are getting worse very rapidly because I am too afraid of the dentist. I desperately need help and I'm running out of time.
And for those of you who think it's in my head (as many have told me) then please explain why my mother and sister have the same problem???
Cant get numb at the dentist?
find a better dentist. There are lots of different ways to numb the teeth in the mandible, (lower jaw). I have never seen a patient, yet, that we can't get numb.
And for those of you who think it's in my head (as many have told me) then please explain why my mother and sister have the same problem???
Cant get numb at the dentist?
find a better dentist. There are lots of different ways to numb the teeth in the mandible, (lower jaw). I have never seen a patient, yet, that we can't get numb.
Is my dentist doing work wrong or cheap, when im paying alot for his work. I feel like im getting ripped off!!
I have had alot of work done at my dentist over the years as far as fillings at the gum line, I just recently had to get one RE Filed from one he had already filled, it fell out when i was brushing my teeth, and the root got exposed whih hurt worse and i had to pay a second time for that procedure, Dentist are high enough i cannot keep continuing going back over his work and getting this fixed twice, this is the second fillng from him ive had to get refilled.
Now hes saying if i dont pay my remaining bill in 10 days that hes turing me in to collections, but you know what why do i want to pay him when i jsut paid another dentist to fix his work.
Does anyone know what i can do about this..... THANKS
Is my dentist doing work wrong or cheap, when im paying alot for his work. I feel like im getting ripped off!!
How long ago did you have the original filling done? It could be an old filling. If it wasn't, you should have told your dentist about it and normallly they will refill a new filling for nothing.
Also, make sure you go for your 6 month cleanings, so that they can find problems before they get worse.
Reply:If theirs a college near you. I suggest you go there and have them check it out.
Reply:If it is a recent filling and it fell out then he should not charge you for it. if it is older, it is out of his hands and he will charge you for it. Dental work is pretty expensive. I would ask the other dentist that fixed it for you if it should have fell out. If he said not if it was done properly, then I would contact the better business institute.
Reply:in all probablility its not the dentist's fault your teeth are falling apart.
Needing fillings at the gum line is an indication if improper oral hygene and probably excessive consumtpion of carbonated beverages. The combination of both is devastating to your teeth.
Most (practically all) carbonated beverages contain acids which can attack the calcium in your teeth. once the tooth enamel is compromised, the tooth can essentially become a sponge inside a thin shell.
It may or may not be too late to save your teeth now... when the teeth have been softened enough that filligs fall out shortly after being put in the damage is severe.
Reply:Sometimes fillings at the gumline fall out due to you clinching or grinding, which puts pressure on the neck of the tooth, where these fillings are. Ask the dentist if you have signs of clinching/grinding %26amp; if you need a night guard. If all else fails, get a second opinion.
Reply:white comosite fillings can fall out.... he doesn't seem like such a good dentist.... but you gotta pay him or ????? you're gonna have bad credit. you can go to peer review in your area, they will examine you and then about five dentists will decide if the work is good..... if not, he will either have to redo or refund..... call the ADA to find peer review in your area....... and trust me froma dental family and a hygienist myself...... go to the best..... you want your teeth...... go to peer review......... maybe they can help.... did he fix the one that fell out? if you don't refill, you will soon need a root canal and crown....... go to peer review and then find a good dentist or go to dental school and get good work........ teeth don't grow back...... kay?
Reply:TELL THIS DENTIST THAT YOU WILL TAKE HIM TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT IF HE INSISTS THAT HE WILL SEND YOU TO COLLECTIONS. YOUR DEFENSE MAY BE MENTAL AGGRAVATION. HE WILL NOT TAKE OUT OF HIS OWN SCHEDULE TO GO TO COURT REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT THE EXPERT. THE BURDEN OF PROOF IS ON HIS WORK.
ps.if the incorrect materials are used, the class V fillings can come out.
Reply:Ok, here is my opinion, to share or not.
You have not given even close to enough information for anyone to give an accurate answer to this.
#1: Why did the filling come out? Did it have recurrent decay? If so, how is that the dentists fault. Sugar causes decay. A dentist can do not notch work on someone, but if they drink alot of sodas, eat sweets, don't brush good enough, have acid reflux, etc., then it is not his fault if the work fails. I know from the stand point of someone who is spending alot of money on dental work, they feel the work should last for a specific period of time, but in the dental world, that just simply isn't the case. It would be like a little old lady, who only drives her car to church on Sundays and a teenager who drives the heck out of his car, both getting the same type of brand new tires. Who do you think is going to get the most life out of those tires?
#2: Do you grind your teeth? If you said no, are you 100% sure you don't do it during your sleep? Gumline, or what we call class 5, fillings can be popped off by someone who is a tooth grinder. I have seen it happen time and time again in my career. Was it the dentists fault? No. He didn't make them grind their teeth. Again, go back to my "tire" comparrison.
Now, as far as the collections thing. If I were guessing, I would say that the bill has been outstanding for at least 90 days. Most offices, mine included, send out statements every 30 days. If they do that, and for the past 3 months or more you have not made any attempt to pay the bill, they have the legal right to turn you over to collections. Sorry, but that is how it works in the dental field.
Like I said, you didn't give enough information for me to give you any really accurate advice. And personally, I don't think anyone else on here could give you accurate advice either, without getting more details on your treatment.
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Now hes saying if i dont pay my remaining bill in 10 days that hes turing me in to collections, but you know what why do i want to pay him when i jsut paid another dentist to fix his work.
Does anyone know what i can do about this..... THANKS
Is my dentist doing work wrong or cheap, when im paying alot for his work. I feel like im getting ripped off!!
How long ago did you have the original filling done? It could be an old filling. If it wasn't, you should have told your dentist about it and normallly they will refill a new filling for nothing.
Also, make sure you go for your 6 month cleanings, so that they can find problems before they get worse.
Reply:If theirs a college near you. I suggest you go there and have them check it out.
Reply:If it is a recent filling and it fell out then he should not charge you for it. if it is older, it is out of his hands and he will charge you for it. Dental work is pretty expensive. I would ask the other dentist that fixed it for you if it should have fell out. If he said not if it was done properly, then I would contact the better business institute.
Reply:in all probablility its not the dentist's fault your teeth are falling apart.
Needing fillings at the gum line is an indication if improper oral hygene and probably excessive consumtpion of carbonated beverages. The combination of both is devastating to your teeth.
Most (practically all) carbonated beverages contain acids which can attack the calcium in your teeth. once the tooth enamel is compromised, the tooth can essentially become a sponge inside a thin shell.
It may or may not be too late to save your teeth now... when the teeth have been softened enough that filligs fall out shortly after being put in the damage is severe.
Reply:Sometimes fillings at the gumline fall out due to you clinching or grinding, which puts pressure on the neck of the tooth, where these fillings are. Ask the dentist if you have signs of clinching/grinding %26amp; if you need a night guard. If all else fails, get a second opinion.
Reply:white comosite fillings can fall out.... he doesn't seem like such a good dentist.... but you gotta pay him or ????? you're gonna have bad credit. you can go to peer review in your area, they will examine you and then about five dentists will decide if the work is good..... if not, he will either have to redo or refund..... call the ADA to find peer review in your area....... and trust me froma dental family and a hygienist myself...... go to the best..... you want your teeth...... go to peer review......... maybe they can help.... did he fix the one that fell out? if you don't refill, you will soon need a root canal and crown....... go to peer review and then find a good dentist or go to dental school and get good work........ teeth don't grow back...... kay?
Reply:TELL THIS DENTIST THAT YOU WILL TAKE HIM TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT IF HE INSISTS THAT HE WILL SEND YOU TO COLLECTIONS. YOUR DEFENSE MAY BE MENTAL AGGRAVATION. HE WILL NOT TAKE OUT OF HIS OWN SCHEDULE TO GO TO COURT REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT THE EXPERT. THE BURDEN OF PROOF IS ON HIS WORK.
ps.if the incorrect materials are used, the class V fillings can come out.
Reply:Ok, here is my opinion, to share or not.
You have not given even close to enough information for anyone to give an accurate answer to this.
#1: Why did the filling come out? Did it have recurrent decay? If so, how is that the dentists fault. Sugar causes decay. A dentist can do not notch work on someone, but if they drink alot of sodas, eat sweets, don't brush good enough, have acid reflux, etc., then it is not his fault if the work fails. I know from the stand point of someone who is spending alot of money on dental work, they feel the work should last for a specific period of time, but in the dental world, that just simply isn't the case. It would be like a little old lady, who only drives her car to church on Sundays and a teenager who drives the heck out of his car, both getting the same type of brand new tires. Who do you think is going to get the most life out of those tires?
#2: Do you grind your teeth? If you said no, are you 100% sure you don't do it during your sleep? Gumline, or what we call class 5, fillings can be popped off by someone who is a tooth grinder. I have seen it happen time and time again in my career. Was it the dentists fault? No. He didn't make them grind their teeth. Again, go back to my "tire" comparrison.
Now, as far as the collections thing. If I were guessing, I would say that the bill has been outstanding for at least 90 days. Most offices, mine included, send out statements every 30 days. If they do that, and for the past 3 months or more you have not made any attempt to pay the bill, they have the legal right to turn you over to collections. Sorry, but that is how it works in the dental field.
Like I said, you didn't give enough information for me to give you any really accurate advice. And personally, I don't think anyone else on here could give you accurate advice either, without getting more details on your treatment.
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Should my dentist have known this?
A couple of weeks ago I asked if I needed to return to my dentist after an extraction. I had some really good replies. I rang my dentist up and he told me that because the part of the root he had left in was so far up, it was virtually impossible for it to be the part of the root he'd left in and was more likely to be bone. He told me that it should come out within a few days. It didn't and was painful, so today I went back. I had got some bone protruding (as I knew) which he removed without me feeling it, however when he said there was a larger piece and was having difficulty removing that (as if I wasn't aware by how painful it was and how long it was taking him) surprise, surprise he told me I'd a fourth root which he removed.
Shouldn't he have known this from either the Xrays or when he was extracting the tooth a fortnight ago?
I go as a private patient and I really have no faith in him anymore. Can I ring Denplan up and just change dentists?
Should my dentist have known this?
no dont if he did the job he can do it but then again he should have known so both ways its good but dont change till you find a trust worthy person to do the job
Shouldn't he have known this from either the Xrays or when he was extracting the tooth a fortnight ago?
I go as a private patient and I really have no faith in him anymore. Can I ring Denplan up and just change dentists?
Should my dentist have known this?
no dont if he did the job he can do it but then again he should have known so both ways its good but dont change till you find a trust worthy person to do the job
Should my dentist have known I'd a fourth root?
A couple of weeks ago I asked if I needed to return to my dentist after an extraction. I had some really good replies. I rang my dentist up and he told me that because the part of the root he had left in was so far up, it was virtually impossible for it to be the part of the root he'd left in and was more likely to be bone. He told me that it should come out within a few days. It didn't and was painful, so today I went back. I had got some bone protruding (as I knew) which he removed without me feeling it, however when he said there was a larger piece and was having difficulty removing that (as if I wasn't aware by how painful it was and how long it was taking him) surprise, surprise he told me I'd a fourth root which he removed.
Shouldn't he have known this from either the Xrays or when he was extracting the tooth a fortnight ago?
I go as a private patient and I really have no faith in him anymore. Can I ring Denplan up and just change dentists?
Should my dentist have known I'd a fourth root?
As I stated the last time you ask a question about this tooth and dentist; you need to find a new dentist. The fourth root isn't always visible on an x ray "but" should have been realized upon examination of the extracted tooth and "should have been" removed at that time, not later. If an x ray had been taken post op, it would have been visible then as well. This dentist lack of professionalism and concern for his patient is reason enough not to go back to him. Find a new dentist and report this one. So sorry this happened, not all dentist are like this one. Good luck!
Additional information: I don't think your being overly sensitive or paranoid about your teeth or your dental situation, and this is "not" a common mistake. Find a new dentist, chalk this one up to just a bad dental experience being grateful that it could have been worse. Don't let this deter you from obtaining dental care elsewhere from an experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate professional that you can put your trust and faith in for many years to come. I wish you only the best in the future and for your dental care. Good luck!
Reply:he should have known and probably did but wanted you to pay more money for the repeated visits. cahnge your dentist.
Reply:He should have known. He should have known by the type of tooth it was -- he would not have even needed to look at an xray to know how many roots it had. All molars have four roots.
Find a new dentist.
I have found that those who practice "General Dentistry" are not always very bright -- to put it nicely. For any extractions, infections, bridges, or replacement teeth, find someone who practices "Oral Surgery" instead.
Shouldn't he have known this from either the Xrays or when he was extracting the tooth a fortnight ago?
I go as a private patient and I really have no faith in him anymore. Can I ring Denplan up and just change dentists?
Should my dentist have known I'd a fourth root?
As I stated the last time you ask a question about this tooth and dentist; you need to find a new dentist. The fourth root isn't always visible on an x ray "but" should have been realized upon examination of the extracted tooth and "should have been" removed at that time, not later. If an x ray had been taken post op, it would have been visible then as well. This dentist lack of professionalism and concern for his patient is reason enough not to go back to him. Find a new dentist and report this one. So sorry this happened, not all dentist are like this one. Good luck!
Additional information: I don't think your being overly sensitive or paranoid about your teeth or your dental situation, and this is "not" a common mistake. Find a new dentist, chalk this one up to just a bad dental experience being grateful that it could have been worse. Don't let this deter you from obtaining dental care elsewhere from an experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate professional that you can put your trust and faith in for many years to come. I wish you only the best in the future and for your dental care. Good luck!
Reply:he should have known and probably did but wanted you to pay more money for the repeated visits. cahnge your dentist.
Reply:He should have known. He should have known by the type of tooth it was -- he would not have even needed to look at an xray to know how many roots it had. All molars have four roots.
Find a new dentist.
I have found that those who practice "General Dentistry" are not always very bright -- to put it nicely. For any extractions, infections, bridges, or replacement teeth, find someone who practices "Oral Surgery" instead.
Is my dentist a crook?
I had never had a cavitiy in my life, and went a couple of years with no visit. Then went to the dentist on my husband's insurance and was told that I needed a deep-perio cleaning and had 6 cavities! It cost a total of $1,200!(I had to go with white composite filligs because I was pregnant) I just went in for my "perio-maintenence" which is basically a cleaning and they check your gum line recession. Then I was told that I had 3 more cavities-which were NOT pointed out on my x-rays, she just pointed to them in my mouth. She told me I also needed to have some tooth-brush abrasion filled in(which is true, I can at least see that).
During this entire consultation with the dentist she had the finance lady standing right beside her like a vulture, adding commentary and confirming what she said. Then I was whisked away by this finance lady to tally up what it would cost for all of this-$1,200 more!!!!
I felt like I do at the auto-repair shop! Is this ordinary for a dentist?
Is my dentist a crook?
It is always your right to have a second and sometimes third opinion. The periodontal maintenance visits are par for the course when you have periodontal disease. As such it is to your benefit to see the dentist four times per year (or hygienist) to keep this condition from getting worse. We do this in our office and it is not always covered by insurance. Most patients gladly pay out of pocket for this service because they don't want to lose their teeth to perio disease. You can also get cavities very quickly esp. if you have not been seeing a dentist reg. to monitor your teeth and gums. Sometimes dentists will "watch" a tooth that looks like it may have an area that is weak in the enamel. They will do this because the cavity or weakened area may not be bad enough to fill yet, however if it gets worse, eg. through the enamel layer, then they will fill it before it gets worse. If an area of decay goes through the enamel layer, then it can spread very quickly because the layer under the enamel is softer, which means the decay can spread very quickly into the pulp chamber which holds the nerve of the tooth, causing even more problems, such as an abscess, tooth ache, and ultm. a root canal to save the tooth, or an extraction. Many dental offices have a financial coordinator. It is up to them to let you know the cost of your treatment, what your insurance will and won't pay for, and how you plan to pay for your treatment. If you felt rushed, or like you weren't getting good service then by all means find another dentist that you are comfortable with. This dental office sounds like it was/is on the up and up about your treatment needed, however it does sound like you were rushed in and out. I worked at an office like this and hated it. It did indeed feel like we were rushing people in and out, and I left after two years because I felt like I could not give my patients the best care and compassion because we were so rushed. Not all dental offices are like this, so find one that you don't feel like you are being pushed out the door.
Reply:find a new dentist
Reply:I had my dad's union plan dentist do something similar to me, so the next time, I went to a plain jane dentist with no fancy office, just an honnest guy, he told me I had no cavities and no wisdom teeth emergency, cleaned my teeth and I walked out for $95.00. This dentist was an honest Catholic who had acceptable, equipment that was not the newest, he knew his trade. Ask around for an honest dentist.
Reply:It is very common for people to have many cavities without knowing. It is also common to find cavities that you missed in the initial exam while you're getting a cleaning. Overall, if you don't feel comfortable with your dentist or you're having second thoughts it might be good to get a second opinion. If you go to another dentist and he agree's with your last dentist then you can feel at ease knowing you weren't being ripped off.
Reply:It's gonna be like pulling teeth to get your money back. ;-)
Reply:No I have never had a dentist have the finance lady right there. Get a second opinion from another dentist.
Reply:yeah find a new dentist and report it to ur insurance cause the company with ask for the proof and they have to provide it.I had the same thing happen to me and the dentist was doing this to allot of people to make up the lost's in other areas.My insurance for free paid for me to see someone else and get anything I need if I needed anything.I did not have any cavity after all I just need my wisdom teeth out and i was fine.
Reply:yes they are!!! and almost all of them are like that... then they will be asking you to come twice a year making it sounds like you'll gonna lose all your teeth if you didn't go for a check up. Then they will make you wait for an hour or so just to get your teeth check for less than 10 minutes. The heck with these dentist. I stopped seeing a dentist 6 years ago and my teeth are still fine; no cavities, no tartar, nothing at all.
Reply:I had this EXACT same thing happen to me...I had to pick a new dentist b/c I moved to a new state. It was time for my 6mo. checkup (I saw my old dentist every 6mo for cleanings, etc). This new guy told me that I had 5 cavities and needed a root canal done, which he wanted to do right there on the spot! I said no. He finished the exam by sending the slick, fast talking financial person into the exam room (never had that happen before), who promptly gave me an invoice for THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS to have the work done!!!
I started laughing, I thought it was a joke, and then got into a fight with this guy- I have great dental insurance and have never had to pay more than $100 for ALL the work I've ever had done. I left the office and called my dental insurance co. They told me to not go back and gave me a list of other dentists...when I read the list of procedures on the invoice to the ins. co, they told me the dentist was basically screwing me over- charging me $50 for each novicane shot per filling and billing the ins co $80 when it is 100% paid for by insurance. It was inconvenient to go find someone else but it was worth saving 3 grand, turns out I had one cavity. There are honest dentists out there, I guess you just have to seek them out!!!!!
Reply:Get a second opinion. You shouldn't be pressured into things.
Reply:Dentistry is expensive. Perio fpr quadants can be 300x4 which is 1200. The composite filling is your choice. Tell them to note they told you and do the cheaper amalgam. There is no real hard evidence of danger from amalagam. Composite does however hold a tooth that has a large cavity together. You can try to floss properly daily, rinse with a perio rinse, brush gently four times a day and use a tooth pick around your gums and inbetween your teeth to reduce inflamation. They will charge you again for another perio probing. Sometimes with pregnancy you get inflammation. Work hard at it by yourself, but if you had 5-6 mm pockets you must work hard it and continue to do so.
Reply:Wow, This is definitely weird....I would go to another dentist for a reference and see what he/she says.
Those prices definitely sound OUTRAGEOUS!
I hope you can get all this worked out.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Reply:Ask another dentist to check you're teeth.
During this entire consultation with the dentist she had the finance lady standing right beside her like a vulture, adding commentary and confirming what she said. Then I was whisked away by this finance lady to tally up what it would cost for all of this-$1,200 more!!!!
I felt like I do at the auto-repair shop! Is this ordinary for a dentist?
Is my dentist a crook?
It is always your right to have a second and sometimes third opinion. The periodontal maintenance visits are par for the course when you have periodontal disease. As such it is to your benefit to see the dentist four times per year (or hygienist) to keep this condition from getting worse. We do this in our office and it is not always covered by insurance. Most patients gladly pay out of pocket for this service because they don't want to lose their teeth to perio disease. You can also get cavities very quickly esp. if you have not been seeing a dentist reg. to monitor your teeth and gums. Sometimes dentists will "watch" a tooth that looks like it may have an area that is weak in the enamel. They will do this because the cavity or weakened area may not be bad enough to fill yet, however if it gets worse, eg. through the enamel layer, then they will fill it before it gets worse. If an area of decay goes through the enamel layer, then it can spread very quickly because the layer under the enamel is softer, which means the decay can spread very quickly into the pulp chamber which holds the nerve of the tooth, causing even more problems, such as an abscess, tooth ache, and ultm. a root canal to save the tooth, or an extraction. Many dental offices have a financial coordinator. It is up to them to let you know the cost of your treatment, what your insurance will and won't pay for, and how you plan to pay for your treatment. If you felt rushed, or like you weren't getting good service then by all means find another dentist that you are comfortable with. This dental office sounds like it was/is on the up and up about your treatment needed, however it does sound like you were rushed in and out. I worked at an office like this and hated it. It did indeed feel like we were rushing people in and out, and I left after two years because I felt like I could not give my patients the best care and compassion because we were so rushed. Not all dental offices are like this, so find one that you don't feel like you are being pushed out the door.
Reply:find a new dentist
Reply:I had my dad's union plan dentist do something similar to me, so the next time, I went to a plain jane dentist with no fancy office, just an honnest guy, he told me I had no cavities and no wisdom teeth emergency, cleaned my teeth and I walked out for $95.00. This dentist was an honest Catholic who had acceptable, equipment that was not the newest, he knew his trade. Ask around for an honest dentist.
Reply:It is very common for people to have many cavities without knowing. It is also common to find cavities that you missed in the initial exam while you're getting a cleaning. Overall, if you don't feel comfortable with your dentist or you're having second thoughts it might be good to get a second opinion. If you go to another dentist and he agree's with your last dentist then you can feel at ease knowing you weren't being ripped off.
Reply:It's gonna be like pulling teeth to get your money back. ;-)
Reply:No I have never had a dentist have the finance lady right there. Get a second opinion from another dentist.
Reply:yeah find a new dentist and report it to ur insurance cause the company with ask for the proof and they have to provide it.I had the same thing happen to me and the dentist was doing this to allot of people to make up the lost's in other areas.My insurance for free paid for me to see someone else and get anything I need if I needed anything.I did not have any cavity after all I just need my wisdom teeth out and i was fine.
Reply:yes they are!!! and almost all of them are like that... then they will be asking you to come twice a year making it sounds like you'll gonna lose all your teeth if you didn't go for a check up. Then they will make you wait for an hour or so just to get your teeth check for less than 10 minutes. The heck with these dentist. I stopped seeing a dentist 6 years ago and my teeth are still fine; no cavities, no tartar, nothing at all.
Reply:I had this EXACT same thing happen to me...I had to pick a new dentist b/c I moved to a new state. It was time for my 6mo. checkup (I saw my old dentist every 6mo for cleanings, etc). This new guy told me that I had 5 cavities and needed a root canal done, which he wanted to do right there on the spot! I said no. He finished the exam by sending the slick, fast talking financial person into the exam room (never had that happen before), who promptly gave me an invoice for THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS to have the work done!!!
I started laughing, I thought it was a joke, and then got into a fight with this guy- I have great dental insurance and have never had to pay more than $100 for ALL the work I've ever had done. I left the office and called my dental insurance co. They told me to not go back and gave me a list of other dentists...when I read the list of procedures on the invoice to the ins. co, they told me the dentist was basically screwing me over- charging me $50 for each novicane shot per filling and billing the ins co $80 when it is 100% paid for by insurance. It was inconvenient to go find someone else but it was worth saving 3 grand, turns out I had one cavity. There are honest dentists out there, I guess you just have to seek them out!!!!!
Reply:Get a second opinion. You shouldn't be pressured into things.
Reply:Dentistry is expensive. Perio fpr quadants can be 300x4 which is 1200. The composite filling is your choice. Tell them to note they told you and do the cheaper amalgam. There is no real hard evidence of danger from amalagam. Composite does however hold a tooth that has a large cavity together. You can try to floss properly daily, rinse with a perio rinse, brush gently four times a day and use a tooth pick around your gums and inbetween your teeth to reduce inflamation. They will charge you again for another perio probing. Sometimes with pregnancy you get inflammation. Work hard at it by yourself, but if you had 5-6 mm pockets you must work hard it and continue to do so.
Reply:Wow, This is definitely weird....I would go to another dentist for a reference and see what he/she says.
Those prices definitely sound OUTRAGEOUS!
I hope you can get all this worked out.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Reply:Ask another dentist to check you're teeth.
Was the Dentist's Bill Unreasonable?
Had all my teeth (32) cleaned by dentist. Charged me $70 which I paid without complaining. This is my complaint: My wife also had her teeth cleaned by same dentist (Because she wears full and partial false teeth, she only has 6 real teeth which were the ones cleaned.) and the dentist charged us $70 for her cleaning. Reason: His schedule does not differentiate for number of teeth cleaned.
Was the Dentist's Bill Unreasonable?
Most dentists do not change the fee based on the number of teeth that a patient has.
Sorry, I know that is not what you wanted to hear, but honestly the only time that a difference in fee is made based on the number of teeth, is on a deep scaling, and then the fee (and a different code) is used for 3 or less teeth in a quadrant.
You could try and call around, but I have never seen a dentist change his fees for a cleaning based on how many teeth a patient charges. WHY??? Well, in all honestly, the over head cost for each patient really doesn't change depending on how many or how few teeth they have. The hygientist still opens a sterilized pouch of instruments, therefore they have to be resterilized, she still uses a prophy cup and a prophy angle to polish the teeth, she still has to go through the same disinfection protocal for the room she used regardless of how many teeth that she actually cleaned. I have actually seen patients will only a few teeth, have a dirtier mouth than someone with a full mouth of teeth, so usually they just have a single set fee for a cleaning.
Reply:They schedule X # of cleaning per time period. Your wife reserved a slot. So you are paying for that time slot.
Reply:Are you for real? Rhetorical. The price was MORE than reasonable. I usually pay upwards of $125.00 for cleaning and X-Rays. You are paying for the dentist's time, NOT THE NUMBER OF TEETH! Geesh!
Reply:you shoud come to the UK....$70!!!!!!!!! for a scale and polish...
Reply:You are paying for the appointment more then the work done. Unfortunately even though the dentist had a much easier job with the work he did on your wife, he still scheduled her for the same process as you.
Reply:Although its unfair, he's entitled to this. Dentists tend to set their charges to earn a set amount per hour, working from the amount of time it takes them to do the procedure, like a time basis system.
However, all the dentists I've worked for have halved their prices or worked out a more reasonable fee if they are only treating a localised area, e.g lower teeth only.
I've known patients to pay £45 for a cleaning, often up to £150 in London but I'm not sure how this translates into US dollars. I'm afraid I can't relay my own charges as I dont, I treat patients for free on the NHS as part of my course.
Reply:Not unreasonable at all. As a matter of fact, if you have no dental insurance and all you paid was $70 per cleaning, I think you got a great deal. When people make appointments for cleanings, they don't ask questions like - 'how many teeth do you have', or 'how dirty are your teeth'. Some people take a little time, some take a long time, the bill is the same.
Reply:Sounds right. When my husband was a general surgeon, he charged $75 for an office visit. It was $75 whether the patient was there for 5 minutes or 45 minutes.
As with many physicians, dentists mostly charge by the procedure done, not the amount of time it takes to perform it. Many have price lists that they have made up %26amp; that is what the receptionist goes by to charge patients.
Reply:He is right to charge for the same as full mouth person. Seen a barber giving a discount to people going bald?
Reply:Dentists rip off everyone. If you dont have insurance its worse. I wish I was only charged $70 to even walk in the door of a dentist office.
Reply:Dentists absolutely do NOT "rip off everyone."
They are trained professionals who charge for helping patients keep their teeth healthy and pain-free for a lifetime.
If you resent what you pay at the dentist, keep your teeth clean, brush and floss often, and give the dentist no reason to "rip you off."
Reply:The fee of $70.00 is a very good one for teeth cleaning, most dentist charge over $100.00 for that service. The Dr gave you a fair fee.
Reply:Your wife may had reserved a time slot, but a shorter time slot since she was only having 6 teeth cleaned as compared to you. Dentists will take all the $$ they can and some do shoddy work.
Therefore you had 26 more teeth cleaned than her and took more time.
Reply:He's a dentist, not a mechanic. Dentist is in the clear.
Reply:Personally, I would charge less for 6 teeth - most of the time. However, SOME people's 6 teeth are harder to clean than some OTHER people's 32 teeth! If she is down to 6 teeth, it suggests that she might not be as good at maintaining her teeth as you are and she might have a lot more tartar on her teeth.
Was the Dentist's Bill Unreasonable?
Most dentists do not change the fee based on the number of teeth that a patient has.
Sorry, I know that is not what you wanted to hear, but honestly the only time that a difference in fee is made based on the number of teeth, is on a deep scaling, and then the fee (and a different code) is used for 3 or less teeth in a quadrant.
You could try and call around, but I have never seen a dentist change his fees for a cleaning based on how many teeth a patient charges. WHY??? Well, in all honestly, the over head cost for each patient really doesn't change depending on how many or how few teeth they have. The hygientist still opens a sterilized pouch of instruments, therefore they have to be resterilized, she still uses a prophy cup and a prophy angle to polish the teeth, she still has to go through the same disinfection protocal for the room she used regardless of how many teeth that she actually cleaned. I have actually seen patients will only a few teeth, have a dirtier mouth than someone with a full mouth of teeth, so usually they just have a single set fee for a cleaning.
Reply:They schedule X # of cleaning per time period. Your wife reserved a slot. So you are paying for that time slot.
Reply:Are you for real? Rhetorical. The price was MORE than reasonable. I usually pay upwards of $125.00 for cleaning and X-Rays. You are paying for the dentist's time, NOT THE NUMBER OF TEETH! Geesh!
Reply:you shoud come to the UK....$70!!!!!!!!! for a scale and polish...
Reply:You are paying for the appointment more then the work done. Unfortunately even though the dentist had a much easier job with the work he did on your wife, he still scheduled her for the same process as you.
Reply:Although its unfair, he's entitled to this. Dentists tend to set their charges to earn a set amount per hour, working from the amount of time it takes them to do the procedure, like a time basis system.
However, all the dentists I've worked for have halved their prices or worked out a more reasonable fee if they are only treating a localised area, e.g lower teeth only.
I've known patients to pay £45 for a cleaning, often up to £150 in London but I'm not sure how this translates into US dollars. I'm afraid I can't relay my own charges as I dont, I treat patients for free on the NHS as part of my course.
Reply:Not unreasonable at all. As a matter of fact, if you have no dental insurance and all you paid was $70 per cleaning, I think you got a great deal. When people make appointments for cleanings, they don't ask questions like - 'how many teeth do you have', or 'how dirty are your teeth'. Some people take a little time, some take a long time, the bill is the same.
Reply:Sounds right. When my husband was a general surgeon, he charged $75 for an office visit. It was $75 whether the patient was there for 5 minutes or 45 minutes.
As with many physicians, dentists mostly charge by the procedure done, not the amount of time it takes to perform it. Many have price lists that they have made up %26amp; that is what the receptionist goes by to charge patients.
Reply:He is right to charge for the same as full mouth person. Seen a barber giving a discount to people going bald?
Reply:Dentists rip off everyone. If you dont have insurance its worse. I wish I was only charged $70 to even walk in the door of a dentist office.
Reply:Dentists absolutely do NOT "rip off everyone."
They are trained professionals who charge for helping patients keep their teeth healthy and pain-free for a lifetime.
If you resent what you pay at the dentist, keep your teeth clean, brush and floss often, and give the dentist no reason to "rip you off."
Reply:The fee of $70.00 is a very good one for teeth cleaning, most dentist charge over $100.00 for that service. The Dr gave you a fair fee.
Reply:Your wife may had reserved a time slot, but a shorter time slot since she was only having 6 teeth cleaned as compared to you. Dentists will take all the $$ they can and some do shoddy work.
Therefore you had 26 more teeth cleaned than her and took more time.
Reply:He's a dentist, not a mechanic. Dentist is in the clear.
Reply:Personally, I would charge less for 6 teeth - most of the time. However, SOME people's 6 teeth are harder to clean than some OTHER people's 32 teeth! If she is down to 6 teeth, it suggests that she might not be as good at maintaining her teeth as you are and she might have a lot more tartar on her teeth.
Dental Problem. I visited the dentist a few weeks ago to have a filling.?
The dentist was not my usual dentist and she filled my tooth. When she had finished, she told me that she had drilled the tooth beside it and put a dressing on as she said it had an abcess. I had no problems with this tooth before this and later, it started to really hurt. I went back to my normal dentist, who drilled it and drained the abcess and temp filled it for me to go back in 3 weeks time to get a root filling. Later I started to get a throbbing pain and had to go to the A%26amp;E dentist. When he was drilling the tooth, the drill slipped slightly. Nothing happened then, he drained the abcess and gave me a'biotics and temp filled it again. the next day half of the tooth broke off due to the drill slipping. I went yesterday to get the filling, but as the was only half a tooth, I asked for it to be took out as it was a back tooth. Dentist said no and filled it. When he took the brace away, more of tooth broke and now he tells me I have to pay for a crown? The tooth is still throbbing.
Dental Problem. I visited the dentist a few weeks ago to have a filling.?
How did you know the drill slipped? Maybe the tooth that has fallen apart was already cracked or had fractured. If I was you, I'd get a 2nd opinion, if theres really not much left its possibly best to get it out. Also, he can't make you get a crown (you'll prob. need root canal treatment also) - tell him you want to know why exactly you can't get it extracted. I've worked with quite a few money grabbing dentists and a crown will get them much more cash than an extraction. Hope you get it sorted asap - nothing worse than toothache!
Reply:wow.............what bad luck,,,,,,,these things happen
Reply:My advice would be to get a 2nd opinion as Claire D has suggested.
The tooth breaking probably had nothing to do with the drill slipping, but probably because it's been drilled into 3 times in a short period of time and all you have been left with is just the shell of the tooth leaving it fragile and vulnerable to breakage.
There is a chance that the tooth can be saved by crowning it, but if you dont want it crowned and just want it removed then that's your choice and not the dentists.
As Claire has quite rightly pointed out some dentists will and do steer you in the wrong direction to line their own pockets, an extraction under the nhs will cost you £43.60, a crown will cost you £194, big difference.
Get a 2nd opinion and hopefully the next dentist will listen to what you want instead of chasing the £ signs!
Good luck
Reply:It sounds as though you may have a potential dental claim against both dentists that treated you....
Did the first dentist drill your tooth without your knowledge or consent? if so, s/he should not have done this and this is a clear breach of the GDC guidelines on getting proper consent to treatment before starting.
If the second dentist slipped and caused damage to your tooth, then you may be able to claim for this, but more investigations will be needed.
Contact me on the link below for free advice.
clogs
Dental Problem. I visited the dentist a few weeks ago to have a filling.?
How did you know the drill slipped? Maybe the tooth that has fallen apart was already cracked or had fractured. If I was you, I'd get a 2nd opinion, if theres really not much left its possibly best to get it out. Also, he can't make you get a crown (you'll prob. need root canal treatment also) - tell him you want to know why exactly you can't get it extracted. I've worked with quite a few money grabbing dentists and a crown will get them much more cash than an extraction. Hope you get it sorted asap - nothing worse than toothache!
Reply:wow.............what bad luck,,,,,,,these things happen
Reply:My advice would be to get a 2nd opinion as Claire D has suggested.
The tooth breaking probably had nothing to do with the drill slipping, but probably because it's been drilled into 3 times in a short period of time and all you have been left with is just the shell of the tooth leaving it fragile and vulnerable to breakage.
There is a chance that the tooth can be saved by crowning it, but if you dont want it crowned and just want it removed then that's your choice and not the dentists.
As Claire has quite rightly pointed out some dentists will and do steer you in the wrong direction to line their own pockets, an extraction under the nhs will cost you £43.60, a crown will cost you £194, big difference.
Get a 2nd opinion and hopefully the next dentist will listen to what you want instead of chasing the £ signs!
Good luck
Reply:It sounds as though you may have a potential dental claim against both dentists that treated you....
Did the first dentist drill your tooth without your knowledge or consent? if so, s/he should not have done this and this is a clear breach of the GDC guidelines on getting proper consent to treatment before starting.
If the second dentist slipped and caused damage to your tooth, then you may be able to claim for this, but more investigations will be needed.
Contact me on the link below for free advice.
clogs
Will my dentist think I don't take care of my teeth?
Okay, first off, I am twenty years old. During my childhood, I had lousy dental care, and in middle school my dentist was a quack. He gave me a root canal and never filled it so part of my tooth broke off and it's hollow! Not only that, I have 2 visible cavities and my wisdom teeth are coming in!
I'll admit that in elementary school I didn't take care of my teeth the best that I should, but once I got to middle school, I tried really well, and started brushing 2 or my times a day once I turned fourteen.
I don't eat a lot of sugar, I'm vegetarian, and only drink water (I NEVER drink soda). I think I just have week anamel(?) or something.
I'm going to the dentist soon, and I'm worried that he/she will scold me and accuse me of not taking care of my teeth when I do. I guess it's my fear of dentists that's getting to me, and I haven't been since I was about thirteen...
Any ways to overcome this fear?
Will my dentist think I don't take care of my teeth?
I was actually in that same situation.
I was afraid to go to the dentist, I only went when I had a severe toothache.
By the time I finally ended up going to the dentist I was so embarrassed. I think after awhile that's what kept me from going. I ended getting two root canals and 3 teeth removed AND braces.
It really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, the dentist actually told me "You're getting it taken care of now, so don't worry." That's the part that matters....
Good Luck!!!
Reply:they will understand your fear, its been a long time scince you have been, but at least you are going.
Reply:The only way to get over your fear is to go and face it. It wont be as bad as you remember as a kid! Most dentists are really good at dealing with nervous patients, and will have seen far far worse teeth than yours.
You are paying for the dentist so there is no reason to worry about him scolding you. Just tell him the truth, if he make you feel uncomfortable, take your money somewhere else.
Reply:When I was in college, I went about 5 between visits to the dentist. Then, I decided it was time to go. I was nervous too. Nervous about what he'd have to do for my teeth, nervous about getting yelled at for not coming the dentist in a long time. But, my dentist was really cool. I think they understand that going to the dentist isn't most people's priority. Especially if they're poor or have bad teeth. For me, I was a poor college student and paying a lot of money for a painful experience didn't sound good to me.
I guess my advice is take that first step. It's the hardest but once you're there and find out what needs to be done, you'll feel much better. Plus, dentists see all kinds of problems and people much worse than you.
The one person who did kinda ***** at me was the hygienist. But, it was just to make sure I'd come back more often which I've done.
Reply:Don't worry about that. Ask around and get the names of dentists from people you know. Call the office and speak to them. The front desk people are the "window" into an office. If they are accommodating and kind, you can bet so is the doctor and staff. I'm a hygienist and see people like you often. I don't scold, yell, or intimidate. I help, recommend treatment and teach. If a provider yells at you; you should leave!!!!!
I'll admit that in elementary school I didn't take care of my teeth the best that I should, but once I got to middle school, I tried really well, and started brushing 2 or my times a day once I turned fourteen.
I don't eat a lot of sugar, I'm vegetarian, and only drink water (I NEVER drink soda). I think I just have week anamel(?) or something.
I'm going to the dentist soon, and I'm worried that he/she will scold me and accuse me of not taking care of my teeth when I do. I guess it's my fear of dentists that's getting to me, and I haven't been since I was about thirteen...
Any ways to overcome this fear?
Will my dentist think I don't take care of my teeth?
I was actually in that same situation.
I was afraid to go to the dentist, I only went when I had a severe toothache.
By the time I finally ended up going to the dentist I was so embarrassed. I think after awhile that's what kept me from going. I ended getting two root canals and 3 teeth removed AND braces.
It really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, the dentist actually told me "You're getting it taken care of now, so don't worry." That's the part that matters....
Good Luck!!!
Reply:they will understand your fear, its been a long time scince you have been, but at least you are going.
Reply:The only way to get over your fear is to go and face it. It wont be as bad as you remember as a kid! Most dentists are really good at dealing with nervous patients, and will have seen far far worse teeth than yours.
You are paying for the dentist so there is no reason to worry about him scolding you. Just tell him the truth, if he make you feel uncomfortable, take your money somewhere else.
Reply:When I was in college, I went about 5 between visits to the dentist. Then, I decided it was time to go. I was nervous too. Nervous about what he'd have to do for my teeth, nervous about getting yelled at for not coming the dentist in a long time. But, my dentist was really cool. I think they understand that going to the dentist isn't most people's priority. Especially if they're poor or have bad teeth. For me, I was a poor college student and paying a lot of money for a painful experience didn't sound good to me.
I guess my advice is take that first step. It's the hardest but once you're there and find out what needs to be done, you'll feel much better. Plus, dentists see all kinds of problems and people much worse than you.
The one person who did kinda ***** at me was the hygienist. But, it was just to make sure I'd come back more often which I've done.
Reply:Don't worry about that. Ask around and get the names of dentists from people you know. Call the office and speak to them. The front desk people are the "window" into an office. If they are accommodating and kind, you can bet so is the doctor and staff. I'm a hygienist and see people like you often. I don't scold, yell, or intimidate. I help, recommend treatment and teach. If a provider yells at you; you should leave!!!!!
Can nhs dentist insist you see private hygienist before carrying out necessary treatments?
My husnband visited the dentist today knowing he would be making further appointments for fillings. He has paid the appropriate nhs charge at level 2 for the forthcoming treatment however the dentist is refusing to do the work until my hubby has seen the hygienist (not available on nhs at the dental practice) at a further cost of private consultation..... anyone know if this is allowed, everything i found so far says that cannot impose conditions on treatment or refuse treatment to registered patients, i feel this is what the dentist is tring to do...
Any thoughts?
Can nhs dentist insist you see private hygienist before carrying out necessary treatments?
Get a 2nd opinion from another dentist. They can't make you see a hygeniest before doing treatment.
Reply:Report the dentist and the hygienist to their respective disciplinary committees at their professional licensing colleges. Write the committees a letter that says exactly what you just wrote to Yahoo Answers.
A dentist is NOT allowed to coerce you to recieve treatments that you do not want to consent to. A hygienist is not allowed to render treatments that you do not consent to.
You CAN have restorations done by a dentist without consenting to a dental cleaning and examination at the hands of a hygienist.
A dentist CAN diagnose, and subsequently remove and restore, decay without a patient submitting to the services of a hygienist first.
Your dentist SHOULD be reported. I hope you do the right thing. You will not be involved in the investigation after your report is submitted.
Reply:ya get a second opinion if the cleaning is very bad he should be able to do it himself.
Any thoughts?
Can nhs dentist insist you see private hygienist before carrying out necessary treatments?
Get a 2nd opinion from another dentist. They can't make you see a hygeniest before doing treatment.
Reply:Report the dentist and the hygienist to their respective disciplinary committees at their professional licensing colleges. Write the committees a letter that says exactly what you just wrote to Yahoo Answers.
A dentist is NOT allowed to coerce you to recieve treatments that you do not want to consent to. A hygienist is not allowed to render treatments that you do not consent to.
You CAN have restorations done by a dentist without consenting to a dental cleaning and examination at the hands of a hygienist.
A dentist CAN diagnose, and subsequently remove and restore, decay without a patient submitting to the services of a hygienist first.
Your dentist SHOULD be reported. I hope you do the right thing. You will not be involved in the investigation after your report is submitted.
Reply:ya get a second opinion if the cleaning is very bad he should be able to do it himself.
Who here still FEARS the dentist? Anyone freak out when they get their "tools" out?
I never liked Dentists. You must admit, they are on the verge of being evil
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:The_d...
Think of it....what occupation can you possibly think of that
inspired fear in people, that people loathe to see? Who can feel
comfortable sitting in the chair, looking at all that strange machinery will drills attached to it?
http://www.webclot.com/b3ta/fluff/images...
What teen-ager who got fitted with braces didn't look in horror
at the reems of metal and clamps as the orthodontist prepped
your mouth to be wired shut?
http://www.interfold.com/danelle62/denti...
What pain and consternation, not to mention utter helplessness,
can approach root canal surgery, as tubes and drills anter the mouth simultaneously?
http://enquirer.com/editions/2000/09/06/...
The helpless, forlorn look of the poor young woman strapped
for root canal below says it all!
http://moblog.co.uk/blogs/107/moblog_f1d...
Who here still FEARS the dentist? Anyone freak out when they get their "tools" out?
Naw, that's for sissies.
Reply:I saw the needle the dentist uses for novacane once. It was almost 2 feet long! He tried to hide it behind his back and sneak up on me. I totally freaked. Now I have a new dentist who is not so sneaky but still kind of spooky
Reply:they are evil I will always be afraid of them.
Reply:you're absolutely right! It's abig trouble to be on the chair of the dentist under the mercy of his drills and injections, however I disagree with you that dentists are evil, they present to us the remedy for our toothache, if there is no dentist who would then relieve our oral pains.I thank God there ARE DENTISTS..
Reply:I don't ever have problems with my teeth, but I go twice per year to have my teeth clean.
Would actually go every month if I could, as I find the experience very relaxing to lay back in the chair and have an intelligent female cleaning my teeth.
My female dentist always has excellent music of your choice to listen with headsets on while she cleans or works on your teeth.
If you have fears of a dentist, perhaps you should take your MP3 or any other electronics that plays music and listen to the music while she/he is working on your mouth. Plus you can purchase one of those sleeping mask to put over your eyes so you don't see the instruments. (This I am sure will help you to relax without fear).
Clinical Psychiatrist, France
Reply:Yes! As soon as I hear that drilling sound, I freak out, even if I have just been given all the anesthesia in the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:The_d...
Think of it....what occupation can you possibly think of that
inspired fear in people, that people loathe to see? Who can feel
comfortable sitting in the chair, looking at all that strange machinery will drills attached to it?
http://www.webclot.com/b3ta/fluff/images...
What teen-ager who got fitted with braces didn't look in horror
at the reems of metal and clamps as the orthodontist prepped
your mouth to be wired shut?
http://www.interfold.com/danelle62/denti...
What pain and consternation, not to mention utter helplessness,
can approach root canal surgery, as tubes and drills anter the mouth simultaneously?
http://enquirer.com/editions/2000/09/06/...
The helpless, forlorn look of the poor young woman strapped
for root canal below says it all!
http://moblog.co.uk/blogs/107/moblog_f1d...
Who here still FEARS the dentist? Anyone freak out when they get their "tools" out?
Naw, that's for sissies.
Reply:I saw the needle the dentist uses for novacane once. It was almost 2 feet long! He tried to hide it behind his back and sneak up on me. I totally freaked. Now I have a new dentist who is not so sneaky but still kind of spooky
Reply:they are evil I will always be afraid of them.
Reply:you're absolutely right! It's abig trouble to be on the chair of the dentist under the mercy of his drills and injections, however I disagree with you that dentists are evil, they present to us the remedy for our toothache, if there is no dentist who would then relieve our oral pains.I thank God there ARE DENTISTS..
Reply:I don't ever have problems with my teeth, but I go twice per year to have my teeth clean.
Would actually go every month if I could, as I find the experience very relaxing to lay back in the chair and have an intelligent female cleaning my teeth.
My female dentist always has excellent music of your choice to listen with headsets on while she cleans or works on your teeth.
If you have fears of a dentist, perhaps you should take your MP3 or any other electronics that plays music and listen to the music while she/he is working on your mouth. Plus you can purchase one of those sleeping mask to put over your eyes so you don't see the instruments. (This I am sure will help you to relax without fear).
Clinical Psychiatrist, France
Reply:Yes! As soon as I hear that drilling sound, I freak out, even if I have just been given all the anesthesia in the world.
How can i sue my dentist?
Heres the story (thank you for the patience)
This year i went to the dentist, he said i had 20 teeth in a bad condition, so i decided to treat them, well, here he has a lot of host from many people, which i supposed meant he was a dood dentist, but as soon as he started i noticed some things which i cosider bad, i had me waiting 1 or 2 hours, thats when i decided to go to another dentist.
I went to other place which also is well known, they said all my dents were ok, and i felt so decieved.
My dentist has ended with 12 teeth and the other 8 were decayed (as he said), but the other dentists i have gone said they all are in very good conditions.
And i ask my self what if he has toched other good teeth
imagine how i feel, please help me how can i sue him, please what should i say.
How can i sue my dentist?
you dont need to sue him, just dont go to that dentist anymore. some dentists that I go to want your money but some just want to help. go to the dentist that you trust most with freindly people that work there. figure out how many dentists you go to say your teeth are fine, and then see how many dentists said they were not ok. if more of the dentists say your teeth are fine there should be nothing to worry about. All dentists are different.
Reply:All dentists are different. You'll never get the same answer. He is a professional, you aren't. Don't sue when you really don't need to. They may have very well have been bad. Don't sue or it will lose you money in the long run, you probably won't get any money back for that, it's not like anybody was killed. Not to mention, it will make you look bad.
Reply:yuo should have him check them again. or just get a third opinion. if the third says they are good, then sue, if he says they are bad...then sit there and feel like a cavity infested moron
sandals
This year i went to the dentist, he said i had 20 teeth in a bad condition, so i decided to treat them, well, here he has a lot of host from many people, which i supposed meant he was a dood dentist, but as soon as he started i noticed some things which i cosider bad, i had me waiting 1 or 2 hours, thats when i decided to go to another dentist.
I went to other place which also is well known, they said all my dents were ok, and i felt so decieved.
My dentist has ended with 12 teeth and the other 8 were decayed (as he said), but the other dentists i have gone said they all are in very good conditions.
And i ask my self what if he has toched other good teeth
imagine how i feel, please help me how can i sue him, please what should i say.
How can i sue my dentist?
you dont need to sue him, just dont go to that dentist anymore. some dentists that I go to want your money but some just want to help. go to the dentist that you trust most with freindly people that work there. figure out how many dentists you go to say your teeth are fine, and then see how many dentists said they were not ok. if more of the dentists say your teeth are fine there should be nothing to worry about. All dentists are different.
Reply:All dentists are different. You'll never get the same answer. He is a professional, you aren't. Don't sue when you really don't need to. They may have very well have been bad. Don't sue or it will lose you money in the long run, you probably won't get any money back for that, it's not like anybody was killed. Not to mention, it will make you look bad.
Reply:yuo should have him check them again. or just get a third opinion. if the third says they are good, then sue, if he says they are bad...then sit there and feel like a cavity infested moron
sandals
Which Mazatlán dentist(s) would you recommend for root canal?
My dentist tells me I should do a root canal and is quoting me a price that has me considering instead traveling to Mazatlán and having the work done there. I see the dentist's office there touting "Mexican Dental Vacation" and am wondering what other Mazatlan-based dentists people have patronized and would recommend I consider and contact.
Which Mazatlán dentist(s) would you recommend for root canal?
There are a few really good ones, probably the most reccomended are Dr Estrada on Camaron Sabalo (914-1622), Dr Ibarra in El Centro (983-1518), and Dr. Rivas in La Gran Plaza (983-3300) I think you will be shocked at how much better and cheaper you will find dental and medical work here! I had an emergency appendectomy here last fall and was amazed at the quality of the healthcare system. If I am ever NOB for some reason and have a problem, I am high-tailing it back to Mazatlan!
Reply:Thanks Sans, that's just the kind of info I needed. I also got a useful tip via IM. I'd heard before of folks opting for medical vacations as cheaper alternatives to undergoing expensive operations in the U.S., but I now see how the same might apply for expensive dental work as well. Report It
Reply:ewwww.....that doesnt sound like fun
Reply:Just pay it will be worth it in the long run
Reply:I agree with 2341 just pay what they are saying it will be so worth it when you can still eat with your teeth think when you get old do you really wanna be eating baby food???? Or a nice piece or meat and corn on the cobb???
Which Mazatlán dentist(s) would you recommend for root canal?
There are a few really good ones, probably the most reccomended are Dr Estrada on Camaron Sabalo (914-1622), Dr Ibarra in El Centro (983-1518), and Dr. Rivas in La Gran Plaza (983-3300) I think you will be shocked at how much better and cheaper you will find dental and medical work here! I had an emergency appendectomy here last fall and was amazed at the quality of the healthcare system. If I am ever NOB for some reason and have a problem, I am high-tailing it back to Mazatlan!
Reply:Thanks Sans, that's just the kind of info I needed. I also got a useful tip via IM. I'd heard before of folks opting for medical vacations as cheaper alternatives to undergoing expensive operations in the U.S., but I now see how the same might apply for expensive dental work as well. Report It
Reply:ewwww.....that doesnt sound like fun
Reply:Just pay it will be worth it in the long run
Reply:I agree with 2341 just pay what they are saying it will be so worth it when you can still eat with your teeth think when you get old do you really wanna be eating baby food???? Or a nice piece or meat and corn on the cobb???
Becoming a dentist?????
hi, I was wondering if anyone can give me some advise or suggestions about becoming a dentist? Right now I am in my first yr of college and I plan to become a dental hygienist, but I alos have an interest in becoming a dentist. But I heard its really hard to become one and its a big difference from becoming a hygienist. I dont know what to do and I am not sure if becoming a dentist is going to be too hard for me. any suggestions or advice.......what steps do I have to take in order to become one
Becoming a dentist?????
Start by going to a good college so you will have a better chance of admission to a dental school. You are already in college, so I hope you've started in a good one. Dental schools are becoming harder and harder to get into, so a good college helps.
It helps to look into the requirements for admission to a dental school and work backwards. This will help you choose your college major and it might even help you choose your college. Typically, it is easier to match up the requirements for dental school admission with the requirements of a science major and biology seems to be the closest match. You could be a history major if you wanted to be, but then all of your electives would probably be used up trying to take courses required for dental school admission.
If you KNOW you want to be a dentist now and if it is financially possible, I'd say to just go for it. Once you start work as a hygienist, it will be difficult to get back into the student frame of mind, not to mention, it will be difficult to pass the entrance exam (DAT) once you are "out of the loop" without some serious study and review.
It's not as difficult as the life of a surgical resident or anything, but dental school was the hardest school I attended. The class day was scheduled from 8 to 5 with an hour for lunch. I needed to spend a few hours at home every night just to be sure that I was current. That's the secret to getting through. (As if you have not heard this, even in high school...) Be sure that you know DAY'S work before you move on. Review every lecture and look up things that you don't understand. If you get lost in the second week, you will be hopelessly lost in the third and spinning your wheels uselessly after that.
Reply:You should probably be a science major to fullfill the requirements to get into dentistry school. You'll have to the take the Dental Admissions Test to get into a dentistry school. College courses like Biology, histology, organic chemistry would fulfill some of their requirements. For more information you should look at the admission requirements for one of the country's top dental schools.
Reply:I'm training to be a Dental Therapist in London. I don't know where abouts in the world you are, but this is also worth considering. It's a mix of dentistry and hygiene and you work under the direction of a dentist. Check out websites of the dental schools and find out what their admissions requirements are and get as much work experience in a dental practice as you possibly can. Dental schools get many applications for students with the same qualifications, so you need to stand out from the crowd. Generally, good grades in Chemistry and Biology are essential, sometimes Maths too, so follow the Science path!! Good luck.
Reply:Before talking,where r u living so that we can give sufficient knowledge?
Soon I'll be posting excerpts from my diaries:What you don't know about a dental student! on my blog:
http://dentiveto.blogspot.com
Reply:Dentistry is a great profession. But you need to be right for it and it needs to be right for you. You are obviously dealing with people and helping them on a daily basis -- but you do that as a hygienist as well. As a dentist, you are ultimately responsible for the care of your patient -- in most jurisdictions (US and Canada at least) a hygienist must work under the direction and supervision of a dentist. Dentists must be knowledgeable and proficient in many different procedures -- many of which are intricate and precise -- all the while ensuring your patient is as comfortable as possible.
A dentist's life is good. Above average income -- but you will not be a millionaire. Lots of responsibility -- to your patients, to your staff and to your practice. Dental school is challenging and can be expensive. Your undergradutate grades need to be very good and your Dental Aptitude Test score needs to be good as well. Loans are available -- but it will be a burden after you finish. But most dental students graduate with debt. Consider it an investment in your future.
If you are in the US go to www.ada.org, in Canada www.cda-adc.ca -- there are links to dental school, the application services and the DAT. Make sure you note the required courses of the schools you are interested in.
One thing you need to do is call and speak to your dentist, your parents' dentist, etc. Ask to visit their office for a few days. Talk to them, and talk to the hygienist. Spend a few days (or even weeks) there to get a good feel for it.
Becoming a dentist?????
Start by going to a good college so you will have a better chance of admission to a dental school. You are already in college, so I hope you've started in a good one. Dental schools are becoming harder and harder to get into, so a good college helps.
It helps to look into the requirements for admission to a dental school and work backwards. This will help you choose your college major and it might even help you choose your college. Typically, it is easier to match up the requirements for dental school admission with the requirements of a science major and biology seems to be the closest match. You could be a history major if you wanted to be, but then all of your electives would probably be used up trying to take courses required for dental school admission.
If you KNOW you want to be a dentist now and if it is financially possible, I'd say to just go for it. Once you start work as a hygienist, it will be difficult to get back into the student frame of mind, not to mention, it will be difficult to pass the entrance exam (DAT) once you are "out of the loop" without some serious study and review.
It's not as difficult as the life of a surgical resident or anything, but dental school was the hardest school I attended. The class day was scheduled from 8 to 5 with an hour for lunch. I needed to spend a few hours at home every night just to be sure that I was current. That's the secret to getting through. (As if you have not heard this, even in high school...) Be sure that you know DAY'S work before you move on. Review every lecture and look up things that you don't understand. If you get lost in the second week, you will be hopelessly lost in the third and spinning your wheels uselessly after that.
Reply:You should probably be a science major to fullfill the requirements to get into dentistry school. You'll have to the take the Dental Admissions Test to get into a dentistry school. College courses like Biology, histology, organic chemistry would fulfill some of their requirements. For more information you should look at the admission requirements for one of the country's top dental schools.
Reply:I'm training to be a Dental Therapist in London. I don't know where abouts in the world you are, but this is also worth considering. It's a mix of dentistry and hygiene and you work under the direction of a dentist. Check out websites of the dental schools and find out what their admissions requirements are and get as much work experience in a dental practice as you possibly can. Dental schools get many applications for students with the same qualifications, so you need to stand out from the crowd. Generally, good grades in Chemistry and Biology are essential, sometimes Maths too, so follow the Science path!! Good luck.
Reply:Before talking,where r u living so that we can give sufficient knowledge?
Soon I'll be posting excerpts from my diaries:What you don't know about a dental student! on my blog:
http://dentiveto.blogspot.com
Reply:Dentistry is a great profession. But you need to be right for it and it needs to be right for you. You are obviously dealing with people and helping them on a daily basis -- but you do that as a hygienist as well. As a dentist, you are ultimately responsible for the care of your patient -- in most jurisdictions (US and Canada at least) a hygienist must work under the direction and supervision of a dentist. Dentists must be knowledgeable and proficient in many different procedures -- many of which are intricate and precise -- all the while ensuring your patient is as comfortable as possible.
A dentist's life is good. Above average income -- but you will not be a millionaire. Lots of responsibility -- to your patients, to your staff and to your practice. Dental school is challenging and can be expensive. Your undergradutate grades need to be very good and your Dental Aptitude Test score needs to be good as well. Loans are available -- but it will be a burden after you finish. But most dental students graduate with debt. Consider it an investment in your future.
If you are in the US go to www.ada.org, in Canada www.cda-adc.ca -- there are links to dental school, the application services and the DAT. Make sure you note the required courses of the schools you are interested in.
One thing you need to do is call and speak to your dentist, your parents' dentist, etc. Ask to visit their office for a few days. Talk to them, and talk to the hygienist. Spend a few days (or even weeks) there to get a good feel for it.
Is my dentist a quack or have you ever heard of a doctor doing this?
So I have had these headaches for about 3 months now and I went to my chiropractor a few times. He suggested that I see this dentist. So I went to the dentist and he checked out my jaw hing and then he told me to lift my arm straight up and said that he was going to push on my arm and not to let him push it down. I did what he said and my arm was strong, then he told me to open my jaw and try it again. He then tested my arm strength and it was weak! He then made an adjustment with my tooth by grinding one of my back molers and then tried it again and low and behold it was stronger!
Now... I am a pretty skeptical person, but both my chiropracter and dentist do these tests. Anyone ever heard of that? or is he crazy? If it is a real practice, what is it called?
He said that it would help my headaches go away within a week or so... Guess I'll see...
Is my dentist a quack or have you ever heard of a doctor doing this?
That technique is from Chinese medicine. It is Applied Kinesiology testing. There are many techniques that are used like this that utilizes the body's energy flow. Western medicine does not understand this and so it is generally looked at as voodoo medicine. However, the orientals have recognized many things about the body that Western medicine simply does not have a clue.
There is an energy field that surrounds all matter. In Quantum Physics, all matter is energy. Even the DNA in our cells is not static, but it is dynamic, always moving. Particles smaller than the atom exist. Just because you can't see it, touch it, or feel it, or even perceive it by using your 5 senses, doesn't mean it isn't there. Radio waves that carry sounds and words are all around us, but we can't perceive them without a radio.
The static you see in a T.V. on the screen when you are not tuned into a specific channel is evidence of the Big Bang.
The energy emitted by food used to be perceived by early man. He could just hold a food substance and his body would tell him if were good for him or not based on his reaction to it. This was due to the energy field surrounding food interacting with his body's biofield that surrounds his body.
What the chiropractor was doing, was to use this energy field to do a crude test. There are much more sophisticated tests like neural lingual, QRA, type testing that will tell you if any of your organs are not functioning properly. As a matter of fact, it is far more accurate than some of the most modern equipment used in medicine today. QRA, for instance can determine if you have an infection in your body and where. It can determine if you are sick before you know you are.
A German Quantum Physicist won a nobel prize for his discovery that each cell of living organisms emit light and in the human body, the light being emitted from each cell can determine the health of that cell. He used Kirlian photography to prove his theories. He found that cells resonate at particular frequencies, depending on the energy levels of those cells.
Your teeth are directly connected in many ways to various organs in your body. A prime example of this is the molar next to your wisdom teeth is directly connected to your heart. If you should get an infection in that tooth, you need to be aware that your heart will suffer due to that infection.
Acupuncture is being used all over China to fix many problems with the body. It is used instead of anesthesia for operations. If it didn't work, I think the person being operated on would let the surgeon know right away, but they don't because it works.
Before discounting this type of thing, I would suggest you look at the statistics of western medicine and then look at who is healthiest in the world. It is certainly not Americans. The U.S. now ranks 24th in the world in terms of longevity. That means that 23 countries in the world have people living longer than Americans. 53% of all Americans are chronically ill according to the 2005 CDC report.
Your headaches may be due to other things, but don't discount what those guys are doing. Contrary to what "Colt %26amp; Tegan" says, there is plenty of scientific evidence that these energy fields not only exist, but are live and well in the human body.
Good luck
Reply:Never heard of it, but if it works, and they both knew about it, be grateful!
Reply:No..they just like to have you put your arm up for laughs and because they have nothing better to do with their time.
Why would he do that if it wasnt for a reason? I'm sure they have better things to do than to hold your arm.
Reply:No Ive never heard of it - but hey if it works just say thanks and dont question it :) Hope it helps your headache - at the very least you now have a strong arm when your mouth is open :)
Reply:Hello, if it worked, they know what they're doing.
Reply:It sounds like TMJ syndrome Glad it helps.
Reply:heck this out, TMJ
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TMJ
Reply:I've never heard of this to test for headaches, but have seen/heard of similar tests for reflexes, dexterity, etc.
Grinding your teeth can be the cause of headaches though.
Interested to know if this works...keep us posted.
Reply:That sort of test is often used by "alternative medicine" practitioners like homeopaths and naturopaths. I'm not surprised a chiropractor would do it, but I've never known of a dentist to do it before.
There's no scientific basis to the test and it is not approved for diagnostic purposes by any professional association or by allopathic practitioners at large.
There is no proven or logical link between the state of your teeth and the strength of your arm. Even if there was, it would only be appropriate as a screening procedure, and not as the only criteria for diagnosis and treatment, since the practitioner's perception of your arm strength is totally subjective.
I would suggest finding a different dentist.
Reply:This is really strange, but many muscles go form the area of your upper neck/jaw and down to your shoulder. I am thinking that perhaps your jaw was a little crooked so your dentist grinded your tooth to balance and straighten you jaw because it was causing strain on your muscle to compensate for the asymetry. This is a stretch, but its all I can come up with.
Reply:its a muscle test and its a legitimate part of alternative medicine.
Reply:Better ask your dentist and chiropractor, they seem to be concerned about your health as you are
Reply:What they are practising is kinesiology, commonly known as muscle testing.
You can find out more about it on this web site. I had an acupuncturist use it on me in the 1980's in Chicago. And just recently by a dentist in the US. My chiropractor uses it all the time and another system called Body Talk.
We are learning more and more about the subtleties of the human physiology. There are many levels of energy to the body and more refined instruments will be invented soon to measure them. In 10 years the information and machinery to measure these subtle levels that we can't even track will be common knowledge. Wait and see.
http://www.kinesiology.net/
Reply:what he has done is something called jendrassik's maneuver. it is used to obtain relaxation of the other muscles of the body by diverting attention, also used as an instant hypnosis method. what he has done is scientific. i can understand your skepticism, but rest assured he is not a quack.
Now... I am a pretty skeptical person, but both my chiropracter and dentist do these tests. Anyone ever heard of that? or is he crazy? If it is a real practice, what is it called?
He said that it would help my headaches go away within a week or so... Guess I'll see...
Is my dentist a quack or have you ever heard of a doctor doing this?
That technique is from Chinese medicine. It is Applied Kinesiology testing. There are many techniques that are used like this that utilizes the body's energy flow. Western medicine does not understand this and so it is generally looked at as voodoo medicine. However, the orientals have recognized many things about the body that Western medicine simply does not have a clue.
There is an energy field that surrounds all matter. In Quantum Physics, all matter is energy. Even the DNA in our cells is not static, but it is dynamic, always moving. Particles smaller than the atom exist. Just because you can't see it, touch it, or feel it, or even perceive it by using your 5 senses, doesn't mean it isn't there. Radio waves that carry sounds and words are all around us, but we can't perceive them without a radio.
The static you see in a T.V. on the screen when you are not tuned into a specific channel is evidence of the Big Bang.
The energy emitted by food used to be perceived by early man. He could just hold a food substance and his body would tell him if were good for him or not based on his reaction to it. This was due to the energy field surrounding food interacting with his body's biofield that surrounds his body.
What the chiropractor was doing, was to use this energy field to do a crude test. There are much more sophisticated tests like neural lingual, QRA, type testing that will tell you if any of your organs are not functioning properly. As a matter of fact, it is far more accurate than some of the most modern equipment used in medicine today. QRA, for instance can determine if you have an infection in your body and where. It can determine if you are sick before you know you are.
A German Quantum Physicist won a nobel prize for his discovery that each cell of living organisms emit light and in the human body, the light being emitted from each cell can determine the health of that cell. He used Kirlian photography to prove his theories. He found that cells resonate at particular frequencies, depending on the energy levels of those cells.
Your teeth are directly connected in many ways to various organs in your body. A prime example of this is the molar next to your wisdom teeth is directly connected to your heart. If you should get an infection in that tooth, you need to be aware that your heart will suffer due to that infection.
Acupuncture is being used all over China to fix many problems with the body. It is used instead of anesthesia for operations. If it didn't work, I think the person being operated on would let the surgeon know right away, but they don't because it works.
Before discounting this type of thing, I would suggest you look at the statistics of western medicine and then look at who is healthiest in the world. It is certainly not Americans. The U.S. now ranks 24th in the world in terms of longevity. That means that 23 countries in the world have people living longer than Americans. 53% of all Americans are chronically ill according to the 2005 CDC report.
Your headaches may be due to other things, but don't discount what those guys are doing. Contrary to what "Colt %26amp; Tegan" says, there is plenty of scientific evidence that these energy fields not only exist, but are live and well in the human body.
Good luck
Reply:Never heard of it, but if it works, and they both knew about it, be grateful!
Reply:No..they just like to have you put your arm up for laughs and because they have nothing better to do with their time.
Why would he do that if it wasnt for a reason? I'm sure they have better things to do than to hold your arm.
Reply:No Ive never heard of it - but hey if it works just say thanks and dont question it :) Hope it helps your headache - at the very least you now have a strong arm when your mouth is open :)
Reply:Hello, if it worked, they know what they're doing.
Reply:It sounds like TMJ syndrome Glad it helps.
Reply:heck this out, TMJ
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TMJ
Reply:I've never heard of this to test for headaches, but have seen/heard of similar tests for reflexes, dexterity, etc.
Grinding your teeth can be the cause of headaches though.
Interested to know if this works...keep us posted.
Reply:That sort of test is often used by "alternative medicine" practitioners like homeopaths and naturopaths. I'm not surprised a chiropractor would do it, but I've never known of a dentist to do it before.
There's no scientific basis to the test and it is not approved for diagnostic purposes by any professional association or by allopathic practitioners at large.
There is no proven or logical link between the state of your teeth and the strength of your arm. Even if there was, it would only be appropriate as a screening procedure, and not as the only criteria for diagnosis and treatment, since the practitioner's perception of your arm strength is totally subjective.
I would suggest finding a different dentist.
Reply:This is really strange, but many muscles go form the area of your upper neck/jaw and down to your shoulder. I am thinking that perhaps your jaw was a little crooked so your dentist grinded your tooth to balance and straighten you jaw because it was causing strain on your muscle to compensate for the asymetry. This is a stretch, but its all I can come up with.
Reply:its a muscle test and its a legitimate part of alternative medicine.
Reply:Better ask your dentist and chiropractor, they seem to be concerned about your health as you are
Reply:What they are practising is kinesiology, commonly known as muscle testing.
You can find out more about it on this web site. I had an acupuncturist use it on me in the 1980's in Chicago. And just recently by a dentist in the US. My chiropractor uses it all the time and another system called Body Talk.
We are learning more and more about the subtleties of the human physiology. There are many levels of energy to the body and more refined instruments will be invented soon to measure them. In 10 years the information and machinery to measure these subtle levels that we can't even track will be common knowledge. Wait and see.
http://www.kinesiology.net/
Reply:what he has done is something called jendrassik's maneuver. it is used to obtain relaxation of the other muscles of the body by diverting attention, also used as an instant hypnosis method. what he has done is scientific. i can understand your skepticism, but rest assured he is not a quack.
Should my dentist be held responsible for a dust particle coming in contact with my eye causing a cornea..?
scratch. I was in a great deal of pain because of this. The dentist did arrange an appt to see an eye doctor but I had to wait at least 3 hours to get seen. I had to pay a copayment fee and even may have to pay for my own medicine. Do you think this was the dentist's fault or just an accident? This happened while I was at the dentist after they had did a tooth filling. Just curious because if this had not happened there I wouldn't have had to go through all the pain and even had to miss work and school because of it. My eye is better now but this was a very tramatic experience. I'll never take my eyes for granted again! What are your thoughts on this? Anyone been in a similar situation? Thanks in advance.
Should my dentist be held responsible for a dust particle coming in contact with my eye causing a cornea..?
It should be normal practice that you are offered protective eyewear during dental treatment. If this was not offered, then the dentist was foolhardy, and I would ask for coverage of your expenses.
Even with eyewear, sometimes scrap can get under the lenses. In this case he's done everything to the best of his ability to protect you, and he probably couldn't be held responsible. Accidents happen.
Reply:Can you prove that it was the dentists fault? Maybe you should contact a lawyer. Most of them will give you a free consultation.
Reply:If you somehow really believe this to have been a traumatic event...you are VERY young and have experienced VERY little in life. It would be nice if the dentist covered your eye doctor expenses...but in the end...stuff happens. What if something blew into your eye while your parents were driving you around in the car? Would you sue them for not avoiding the mote of dust? Would you sue D.O.T? Move on!!
Reply:Accidental!
Reply:Close your eyes, dummy. What were you doing? Looking directly into the super-bright light? I'm suprised you didn't burn out your retinas.
Reply:Did the dentist do something intentionally to cause this or was he neglectful in some way? If not, you're out of luck - it probably could have happened anywhere. Be grateful that you're okay and move on.
Reply:omg get over it...you said you're better - stop looking to make money off of it. If you wanted help paying for meds you could have asked to doc earlier...don't be an idiot and sue the poor guy 'cause you can't close your eyes. You might as well at a finger to your chili while you're at it.
Reply:I just had a severe scratched cornea 2 weeks ago from getting sleep crust in my eye. The pain sucks, but it's not that big of a deal. It's nothing serious, it's very easy to scratch your cornea. It was probably just an accident. You said you're better anyways? Don't get all worked up about something so small.
Reply:There are dust particles everywhere. Even the cleanest places have dust. I am sorry your experience was so painful but no I do not think the dentist should be held responsible for that. It was just an accident and probably could have appened anywhere. Hope u feel better!
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Should my dentist be held responsible for a dust particle coming in contact with my eye causing a cornea..?
It should be normal practice that you are offered protective eyewear during dental treatment. If this was not offered, then the dentist was foolhardy, and I would ask for coverage of your expenses.
Even with eyewear, sometimes scrap can get under the lenses. In this case he's done everything to the best of his ability to protect you, and he probably couldn't be held responsible. Accidents happen.
Reply:Can you prove that it was the dentists fault? Maybe you should contact a lawyer. Most of them will give you a free consultation.
Reply:If you somehow really believe this to have been a traumatic event...you are VERY young and have experienced VERY little in life. It would be nice if the dentist covered your eye doctor expenses...but in the end...stuff happens. What if something blew into your eye while your parents were driving you around in the car? Would you sue them for not avoiding the mote of dust? Would you sue D.O.T? Move on!!
Reply:Accidental!
Reply:Close your eyes, dummy. What were you doing? Looking directly into the super-bright light? I'm suprised you didn't burn out your retinas.
Reply:Did the dentist do something intentionally to cause this or was he neglectful in some way? If not, you're out of luck - it probably could have happened anywhere. Be grateful that you're okay and move on.
Reply:omg get over it...you said you're better - stop looking to make money off of it. If you wanted help paying for meds you could have asked to doc earlier...don't be an idiot and sue the poor guy 'cause you can't close your eyes. You might as well at a finger to your chili while you're at it.
Reply:I just had a severe scratched cornea 2 weeks ago from getting sleep crust in my eye. The pain sucks, but it's not that big of a deal. It's nothing serious, it's very easy to scratch your cornea. It was probably just an accident. You said you're better anyways? Don't get all worked up about something so small.
Reply:There are dust particles everywhere. Even the cleanest places have dust. I am sorry your experience was so painful but no I do not think the dentist should be held responsible for that. It was just an accident and probably could have appened anywhere. Hope u feel better!
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Can I go to another Dentist this year?
I have Medicaid or Medicare and my mom has both.
I am very dissatisfied with this experience with these Dentists ( read my other questions if you want details). My mom is quickly finding herself not happy with them either.
Can I go to another Dentist this year?
If you want short story-- 10 months ago perfect teeth with dentist at this place. This time woman, drills teeth she didn't say she was going to,.. she said she was going to do 3 teeth. Had allergic reaction to shots she forced on me against my will, she couldn't finish.. didn't know why I was haveing those reactions since noone is allergic to shots or has any side effects accoridng to her. My mom got me dentist from last time, guy drills teeth that isn't that dentist [without shot]. 4 teeth this time, 2 last time,.. makeing 3 more teeth then I was told,.. only one tooth is one of the ones she said was going to get filling. He says to come back for untold number of more fillings.
Can I go to another Dentist this year?
You need to check with your insurance. In WI, you can only have 1 checkup and cleaning (if you are over 13) one time per year. Fillings are a different story, they can be done whenever. What kind of reaction did you get to anesthetic? Side effects are rare. Alot of people experience rapid heartbeat, panicky feeling. If so, that is from the epinephrine in the anesthetic. Ask to use without epi. Also, maybe previous dentist missed some cavities on the xray, or they were small enough to watch for the time being and now needed to be treated. To avoid cavities in the future, chew sugarless gum, avoid soda, juices and other sweetened liquids like Gatorade. If you are going to drink a soda, have it with a meal, don't sip over a long period of time. Besides brushing, make sure you floss! Most people get interproximal (in between the teeth) types of cavities. Also, you could use a fluoride rinse to help prevent cavities.
Reply:Yes you can change a dentist or doctor anytime you want to.
Reply:Every plan is different..Some do not allow you to switch except once a year and some do allow you to. The only person who can answer that for you is your medical insurance.
I am very dissatisfied with this experience with these Dentists ( read my other questions if you want details). My mom is quickly finding herself not happy with them either.
Can I go to another Dentist this year?
If you want short story-- 10 months ago perfect teeth with dentist at this place. This time woman, drills teeth she didn't say she was going to,.. she said she was going to do 3 teeth. Had allergic reaction to shots she forced on me against my will, she couldn't finish.. didn't know why I was haveing those reactions since noone is allergic to shots or has any side effects accoridng to her. My mom got me dentist from last time, guy drills teeth that isn't that dentist [without shot]. 4 teeth this time, 2 last time,.. makeing 3 more teeth then I was told,.. only one tooth is one of the ones she said was going to get filling. He says to come back for untold number of more fillings.
Can I go to another Dentist this year?
You need to check with your insurance. In WI, you can only have 1 checkup and cleaning (if you are over 13) one time per year. Fillings are a different story, they can be done whenever. What kind of reaction did you get to anesthetic? Side effects are rare. Alot of people experience rapid heartbeat, panicky feeling. If so, that is from the epinephrine in the anesthetic. Ask to use without epi. Also, maybe previous dentist missed some cavities on the xray, or they were small enough to watch for the time being and now needed to be treated. To avoid cavities in the future, chew sugarless gum, avoid soda, juices and other sweetened liquids like Gatorade. If you are going to drink a soda, have it with a meal, don't sip over a long period of time. Besides brushing, make sure you floss! Most people get interproximal (in between the teeth) types of cavities. Also, you could use a fluoride rinse to help prevent cavities.
Reply:Yes you can change a dentist or doctor anytime you want to.
Reply:Every plan is different..Some do not allow you to switch except once a year and some do allow you to. The only person who can answer that for you is your medical insurance.
How do I get a dentist in Dundee?
I haven't been to a dentist in 10 years as where I lived (cumbria) didnt have any, just orthadontists who visited. I was on a waiting list for 3 years and then I moved house so they didnt tell me when my appointmnt was so i never got seen. rant.
I think I might need my wisdom teeth out and my jaw realigned or something as it clicks. I get pretty bad lock jaw sometimes.
Also my canine looks wonky ((actually they are all pretty wonky!) i would like this straightned too it hurts che$ This is because a dentist (a LONG time ago) put braces on my baby teeth and was not aware that new ones were coming through and they merged with the roots of the ones in the brace...ow ow! = much pain. thats why i have given up on dentists for so long.
I rang round all the dentists and nobody will see me, as it wasn't an emergency. So I dont have a dentist, and I've no idea what to do.can i just get caps put on in a cosmetic dentis place?
and does anyone know how much do you think this will all cos
How do I get a dentist in Dundee?
IF YOU ARE BROKE GO TO A DENTAL TRAINING FACILITY THEY USUALLY ARE WILLING TO HELP
Reply:it depends on if you have insurance or not
I think I might need my wisdom teeth out and my jaw realigned or something as it clicks. I get pretty bad lock jaw sometimes.
Also my canine looks wonky ((actually they are all pretty wonky!) i would like this straightned too it hurts che$ This is because a dentist (a LONG time ago) put braces on my baby teeth and was not aware that new ones were coming through and they merged with the roots of the ones in the brace...ow ow! = much pain. thats why i have given up on dentists for so long.
I rang round all the dentists and nobody will see me, as it wasn't an emergency. So I dont have a dentist, and I've no idea what to do.can i just get caps put on in a cosmetic dentis place?
and does anyone know how much do you think this will all cos
How do I get a dentist in Dundee?
IF YOU ARE BROKE GO TO A DENTAL TRAINING FACILITY THEY USUALLY ARE WILLING TO HELP
Reply:it depends on if you have insurance or not
Is my dentist lying?
I went to the dentist today, the last time I went (six months ago), they said everything looked good, but I should probably floss a little more. Today, the first nurse said my teeth looked great except the gums bled a little in a couple of areas. She said I probably didn't have any cavities but the dentist would come in to make sure and take ex-rays.
The next nurse comes in and says how jealous she is of my teeth. She then takes the x-rays and suddenly says, "uh, we may have some cavities."
Finally, the dentist comes in and starts listing off a bunch of stuff in doctor-lingo. In all, he said I have EIGHT cavities.
My teeth feel great and look great and I've never had braces. Everything seems fishy to me... should I at least get a second opinion?
Thanks for any answers in advance.
Is my dentist lying?
Dental x-rays don't lie. Either you have decay in your teeth or not. You can ask a dental assistant to read your x-rays or even a dental hygienst, a Dentist is not the only one who can see if you have decay or not.
In order for decay to show up on an x-ray the decay has to be at least 40% decalcified- this means who could have had decay for a while but it takes time for it to show up on the actual x-ray. Again, you do not need to be a dentist to read an xray to see "black spots" in between your teeth, you do have to be dentist to legally diagnose.
Bring your xrays to another DDS and ask him to review them (this can cost $40-$75 sometimes waived if u decided to get the work done) cause if left untreated it will get worse and you will be needed 8 root canals instead. Hope this helps!
Reply:It sounds like you should be suspisous. To be sure go to another Dentist to receive a second opinion.
Reply:Get a 2nd opinion.
There are many sides to teeth (I want to say 5). A lot of them are not visible and that's why they take ex-rays.
So, he may be telling the truth - but you seem like you have the willies. It is better to pay the $ and get a 2nd opinion and put your mind at ease.
Also, you have to replace fillings after so many years. Depending on your age, this may be some of the 8.
Reply:get more then a second opinion, dentists are worst then lawyers in lying, trust me i went for a simple check up and ended up paying $4000 the next six months.
Reply:There's nothing suspicious about Cavaties on an Xray. You may not feel them, but they're there, and will get worse over time. It's best to have them filled when they are small. Don't you hate when the dentist calls out so many numbers, you just want to yell "BINGO".
Reply:If it will make you feel better then you should get a second opinion. The xrays are normally always right but sometimes if they are not taken properly they may show a shadow that will look like a cavity. Go see another dentist and have them take new xrays to make sure you are getting an accurate answer.
The next nurse comes in and says how jealous she is of my teeth. She then takes the x-rays and suddenly says, "uh, we may have some cavities."
Finally, the dentist comes in and starts listing off a bunch of stuff in doctor-lingo. In all, he said I have EIGHT cavities.
My teeth feel great and look great and I've never had braces. Everything seems fishy to me... should I at least get a second opinion?
Thanks for any answers in advance.
Is my dentist lying?
Dental x-rays don't lie. Either you have decay in your teeth or not. You can ask a dental assistant to read your x-rays or even a dental hygienst, a Dentist is not the only one who can see if you have decay or not.
In order for decay to show up on an x-ray the decay has to be at least 40% decalcified- this means who could have had decay for a while but it takes time for it to show up on the actual x-ray. Again, you do not need to be a dentist to read an xray to see "black spots" in between your teeth, you do have to be dentist to legally diagnose.
Bring your xrays to another DDS and ask him to review them (this can cost $40-$75 sometimes waived if u decided to get the work done) cause if left untreated it will get worse and you will be needed 8 root canals instead. Hope this helps!
Reply:It sounds like you should be suspisous. To be sure go to another Dentist to receive a second opinion.
Reply:Get a 2nd opinion.
There are many sides to teeth (I want to say 5). A lot of them are not visible and that's why they take ex-rays.
So, he may be telling the truth - but you seem like you have the willies. It is better to pay the $ and get a 2nd opinion and put your mind at ease.
Also, you have to replace fillings after so many years. Depending on your age, this may be some of the 8.
Reply:get more then a second opinion, dentists are worst then lawyers in lying, trust me i went for a simple check up and ended up paying $4000 the next six months.
Reply:There's nothing suspicious about Cavaties on an Xray. You may not feel them, but they're there, and will get worse over time. It's best to have them filled when they are small. Don't you hate when the dentist calls out so many numbers, you just want to yell "BINGO".
Reply:If it will make you feel better then you should get a second opinion. The xrays are normally always right but sometimes if they are not taken properly they may show a shadow that will look like a cavity. Go see another dentist and have them take new xrays to make sure you are getting an accurate answer.
Would a dentist fill a child's cavity on first visit?
My daughter (8) has what appear to be several large cavities in her teeth. I've made an appointment for her to see a local dentist next week, but I was just wondering whether the dentist is likely to actually do any treatment at this first appointment? I know under normal circumstances they wouldn't and would want to just make the child feel comfortable being in the office etc, but my daughter is having a lot of pain in one of the teeth and I'm having to give her regular calpol. I just wondered whether in this instance the dentist would want to fix that tooth on the first visit so that she's not in pain any longer?
Would a dentist fill a child's cavity on first visit?
I think probably if your daughter is in a lot of pain then the dentist would definitely want to do SOMETHING to help with the pain rather than wait until a future appointment. Unfortunately, if your daughter is having a lot of pain, it probably means the cavity is fairly extensive and you may even be looking at having to have the tooth extracted......but I'm not an expert, so don't take my word for it! I hope your daughter feels better soon, there's nothing worse than toothache, especially when she's so young.
Reply:call the office and ask if the visit is long enough for a filling - normally they would have scheduled her for only a 15 minutes colsultation and would not have time to fix it - ask them for a longer appt let them know she is in severe pain and at least one tooth needs immediate care.
Reply:Some will and some won't. Best thing to do is call and ask them. Took me a while to find a dentist who will treat on first visits, seems most of them just want to make you keep coming back to get your money. Just my opinion......Good Luck!
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Reply:normal procedure is to have an exam first, then set up to have the cavities fixed. however, if she is in pain, they may do it. has she ever been to this dentist before? be prepared that they may do something just for the simple fact that she is in pain. do not use anbesol, it can actually lead to infection.
Reply:yes after x-rays if you tell them at time of appointment that she is in pain -- otherwise they schedule appointments closer together. They need to make sure enough time has been allotted.
Reply:You should call the dentist and ask him. Explain the situation and he might be able to work something out. If you bring it up at the last minute he'll probably have appointments waiting after yours and not be able to do it.
Reply:yes, they should fill them if they are a good dentist, and you should be able to go with her when this is done to be there for her
Reply:Oh, yes, I have been through that when I was 8 years old. Does she have a calcium deficiency problem? You know, not enough calcium for strong teeth. I was told that some people have strong teeth and others, weak teeth. kind of like some people have strong bones that can heal quickly if they broke and others not. It happens.
Anyway, yes, some dentist can fill in a cavity if it is that bad and they want to do it as quickly as possible to try to save it. Why wait? they may want to take the weakest tooth and fill that one up and then wait til your next appointment (which might be the next week) to fill in the others.
I am telling you. Do not prolong this.....to an 8 year old, the sooner this cavity is filled, the better.
Reply:Your daughter is eight, she's never been to the dentist before, and she already has several large cavities. Sounds to me like you and your daughter need a lesson in dental hygiene. Your daughter should have been taken to the dentist long ago, when she first started getting teeth. You needed to brush those teeth and not put her to bed with bottles, if she needed a bottle it was supposed to be water only no juice or formula.
Growing up did your daughter drink a lot of sugary drinks like soda and fruit juice? Does she eat a lot of candy? Then she needs to be especially vigilant about brushing at least twice a day (I know 3 times isn't always possible with school but perhaps she could brush when she gets home from school)
If your daughter is only eight and she already has poor dental hygiene how is she going to be when she gets older? I know some parents believe that baby teeth don't matter so let them rot out of her head but no baby teeth are like practice teeth and they also help kids get into the routine of brushing and flossing. Do you want your daughter to be working in some factory with yellow, green, black and missing teeth because other jobs where she needed to interact with people wouldn't hire her because her teeth looked too gross. Not to mention her breath!
Get your daughter to the dentist quickly and make sure they fill all her cavities, check her other teeth for weak spots and cavities, also clean all her other teeth fully, and then get her on a strict schedule of brushing.
Reply:More than likely, they will not do the filling that day. You say that your daughter is terrified of going to the dentist, so you need to work on that before she goes. DO NOT use the word "shot"!! All you're going to do is scare her more %26amp; are just asking for trouble. This is what I tell all kids that come into my office that are getting a filling done for the first time. Tell her that there is a cavity bug hiding in some of her teeth %26amp; that is what is causing the pain. The dentist is going to use a "tooth washer" %26amp; it's just like a car wash but for teeth. It sprays cold water out really hard %26amp; fast, just like at the car wash. Then they'll put some tooth soap on to make sure it's really clean, then they put on tooth glue (nothing like they use at school) %26amp; then they put in either white or silver playdoh that's made for teeth. Let her know that it's VERY easy! If you the parent act nervous than your child will pick up on this %26amp; be scared. If the dentist allows you to come back into the room, sit in the chair %26amp; only speak unless they ask you a direct question! If they do filling, don't keep asking her if she's ok or she'll think that there is something going on that shouldn't be ok. Hope this information helps! Good luck
Reply:First you must inform the dentist and after that
1-we are educated in a way that we can understand patinet caracter. So , no dentist is saist, relax.
2-There are other ways of pain relief, if the patient is too scary and tooth stuation is too painful, we have other drugs to relief the pain without killing the patient from panicks.
3-Usually parents are so afraid of dentists that this also makes the child axious. Dont show your child ur worries. Act as if all is good and ur baby is at a heavenly place.
Reply:I'm a dentist.
At the age of eight, treatment is somewhat of a crapshoot. Some eight year-olds are very well-adjusted and tolerate discomfort. Others are very apprehensive and/or high-strung, and do not. You are a better judge of your daughter's personality than the doctor. If, however, your doctor attempts any treatment and decides that the child should be referred elsewhere, do not object. He/she knows better than you.
It is unlikely that any treatment would be rendered on her first visit unless there are emergent problems that require immediate care--especially if your child is a potentially difficult patient. There are a number of prescription medications that can be given to children to provide anxiolysis, however dentists vary greatly in their comfort with this. I tend to shy away from prescribing anxiolytics to children because their responses can be highly unpredictable. I do, however, readily administer nitrous-oxide prior to and during treatment, and have found it to help significantly in calming pediatric patients. Even more important than nitrous, however, is proper injection technique with good topical anesthesia prior to the injection.
Some children, however, simply will not allow any sort of work to be performed. In such cases, I refer them to pediatric dentists. They are specialists who have two years additional training beyond dental school in addressing the needs of children, and are generally more comfortable with prescribing oral medications for children. Having had some anesthesiology experience myself, I will say this about pediatric dentists: a lot of them like to administer "oral sedation", which is just plain stupid. Oral uptake of medication is highly unpredictable, especially in kids, and it is therefore exceedingly difficult to titrate dosages to desired effect. Oversedation, while rare, is a distinct possibility. Unfortunately, as far as I know, pediatric dentists are not trained in advanced life-support techniques should a child become apneic. Furthermore, when sedated orally, there is generally no IV access to administer medications should they be needed on an emergency basis.
Most pediatric dentists, as far as I know, are perfectly willing to use papoose boards and other forms of physical restraints while working on children. I think that the practice is barbaric and should be outlawed. As a parent, you have the right to refuse such treatment.
Finally, if your child is too much of a problem for a pediatric dentist in an office-setting, many of them have operating room privileges at local hospitals and can perform dental work with the child under general anesthesia (administered by an anesthesiologist). Believe it or not, this is an excellent option as most if not all of the child's dental needs can be addressed in one shot.
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Would a dentist fill a child's cavity on first visit?
I think probably if your daughter is in a lot of pain then the dentist would definitely want to do SOMETHING to help with the pain rather than wait until a future appointment. Unfortunately, if your daughter is having a lot of pain, it probably means the cavity is fairly extensive and you may even be looking at having to have the tooth extracted......but I'm not an expert, so don't take my word for it! I hope your daughter feels better soon, there's nothing worse than toothache, especially when she's so young.
Reply:call the office and ask if the visit is long enough for a filling - normally they would have scheduled her for only a 15 minutes colsultation and would not have time to fix it - ask them for a longer appt let them know she is in severe pain and at least one tooth needs immediate care.
Reply:Some will and some won't. Best thing to do is call and ask them. Took me a while to find a dentist who will treat on first visits, seems most of them just want to make you keep coming back to get your money. Just my opinion......Good Luck!
Reply:white stuff
Reply:normal procedure is to have an exam first, then set up to have the cavities fixed. however, if she is in pain, they may do it. has she ever been to this dentist before? be prepared that they may do something just for the simple fact that she is in pain. do not use anbesol, it can actually lead to infection.
Reply:yes after x-rays if you tell them at time of appointment that she is in pain -- otherwise they schedule appointments closer together. They need to make sure enough time has been allotted.
Reply:You should call the dentist and ask him. Explain the situation and he might be able to work something out. If you bring it up at the last minute he'll probably have appointments waiting after yours and not be able to do it.
Reply:yes, they should fill them if they are a good dentist, and you should be able to go with her when this is done to be there for her
Reply:Oh, yes, I have been through that when I was 8 years old. Does she have a calcium deficiency problem? You know, not enough calcium for strong teeth. I was told that some people have strong teeth and others, weak teeth. kind of like some people have strong bones that can heal quickly if they broke and others not. It happens.
Anyway, yes, some dentist can fill in a cavity if it is that bad and they want to do it as quickly as possible to try to save it. Why wait? they may want to take the weakest tooth and fill that one up and then wait til your next appointment (which might be the next week) to fill in the others.
I am telling you. Do not prolong this.....to an 8 year old, the sooner this cavity is filled, the better.
Reply:Your daughter is eight, she's never been to the dentist before, and she already has several large cavities. Sounds to me like you and your daughter need a lesson in dental hygiene. Your daughter should have been taken to the dentist long ago, when she first started getting teeth. You needed to brush those teeth and not put her to bed with bottles, if she needed a bottle it was supposed to be water only no juice or formula.
Growing up did your daughter drink a lot of sugary drinks like soda and fruit juice? Does she eat a lot of candy? Then she needs to be especially vigilant about brushing at least twice a day (I know 3 times isn't always possible with school but perhaps she could brush when she gets home from school)
If your daughter is only eight and she already has poor dental hygiene how is she going to be when she gets older? I know some parents believe that baby teeth don't matter so let them rot out of her head but no baby teeth are like practice teeth and they also help kids get into the routine of brushing and flossing. Do you want your daughter to be working in some factory with yellow, green, black and missing teeth because other jobs where she needed to interact with people wouldn't hire her because her teeth looked too gross. Not to mention her breath!
Get your daughter to the dentist quickly and make sure they fill all her cavities, check her other teeth for weak spots and cavities, also clean all her other teeth fully, and then get her on a strict schedule of brushing.
Reply:More than likely, they will not do the filling that day. You say that your daughter is terrified of going to the dentist, so you need to work on that before she goes. DO NOT use the word "shot"!! All you're going to do is scare her more %26amp; are just asking for trouble. This is what I tell all kids that come into my office that are getting a filling done for the first time. Tell her that there is a cavity bug hiding in some of her teeth %26amp; that is what is causing the pain. The dentist is going to use a "tooth washer" %26amp; it's just like a car wash but for teeth. It sprays cold water out really hard %26amp; fast, just like at the car wash. Then they'll put some tooth soap on to make sure it's really clean, then they put on tooth glue (nothing like they use at school) %26amp; then they put in either white or silver playdoh that's made for teeth. Let her know that it's VERY easy! If you the parent act nervous than your child will pick up on this %26amp; be scared. If the dentist allows you to come back into the room, sit in the chair %26amp; only speak unless they ask you a direct question! If they do filling, don't keep asking her if she's ok or she'll think that there is something going on that shouldn't be ok. Hope this information helps! Good luck
Reply:First you must inform the dentist and after that
1-we are educated in a way that we can understand patinet caracter. So , no dentist is saist, relax.
2-There are other ways of pain relief, if the patient is too scary and tooth stuation is too painful, we have other drugs to relief the pain without killing the patient from panicks.
3-Usually parents are so afraid of dentists that this also makes the child axious. Dont show your child ur worries. Act as if all is good and ur baby is at a heavenly place.
Reply:I'm a dentist.
At the age of eight, treatment is somewhat of a crapshoot. Some eight year-olds are very well-adjusted and tolerate discomfort. Others are very apprehensive and/or high-strung, and do not. You are a better judge of your daughter's personality than the doctor. If, however, your doctor attempts any treatment and decides that the child should be referred elsewhere, do not object. He/she knows better than you.
It is unlikely that any treatment would be rendered on her first visit unless there are emergent problems that require immediate care--especially if your child is a potentially difficult patient. There are a number of prescription medications that can be given to children to provide anxiolysis, however dentists vary greatly in their comfort with this. I tend to shy away from prescribing anxiolytics to children because their responses can be highly unpredictable. I do, however, readily administer nitrous-oxide prior to and during treatment, and have found it to help significantly in calming pediatric patients. Even more important than nitrous, however, is proper injection technique with good topical anesthesia prior to the injection.
Some children, however, simply will not allow any sort of work to be performed. In such cases, I refer them to pediatric dentists. They are specialists who have two years additional training beyond dental school in addressing the needs of children, and are generally more comfortable with prescribing oral medications for children. Having had some anesthesiology experience myself, I will say this about pediatric dentists: a lot of them like to administer "oral sedation", which is just plain stupid. Oral uptake of medication is highly unpredictable, especially in kids, and it is therefore exceedingly difficult to titrate dosages to desired effect. Oversedation, while rare, is a distinct possibility. Unfortunately, as far as I know, pediatric dentists are not trained in advanced life-support techniques should a child become apneic. Furthermore, when sedated orally, there is generally no IV access to administer medications should they be needed on an emergency basis.
Most pediatric dentists, as far as I know, are perfectly willing to use papoose boards and other forms of physical restraints while working on children. I think that the practice is barbaric and should be outlawed. As a parent, you have the right to refuse such treatment.
Finally, if your child is too much of a problem for a pediatric dentist in an office-setting, many of them have operating room privileges at local hospitals and can perform dental work with the child under general anesthesia (administered by an anesthesiologist). Believe it or not, this is an excellent option as most if not all of the child's dental needs can be addressed in one shot.
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