Misc Going to the Dentist - Page 2

**Dunit35** · 06-16-2008, 09:45 PM

A friend of mine said she needs a root canal and upfront it will cost her 900 but insurence will pay her back. So, I decided to finally after six years get my teeth checked on wednesday. My teeth hurt every once in a while (been hurting all day) mainly the upper part of my mouth where my wisdom teeth are coming in. I know that I have a couple cavities, three wisdom teeth coming in, and a molar that has a big cavity on it that is making that tooth rot (back of the tooth is a blueish color).

I have a huge phobia about dentists. I am all sorts of worried about what hes going to say and want to do.

Has anyone ever had problems with the removal of their wisdom teeth?
What do you think hes going to want to do about that bad tooth?
What kind of price range do you think it'll be? I have good dental insurance but I know it won't pay it all.

If he says I need all that work, which problem would you take care of first? I'm sure he's going to fix the small cavities on wednesday. I'd rather get the most painful out of the way first.

Thanks, Dunit35

**Skip Towne** · 06-16-2008, 10:21 PM

When you get in the chair just grab his nuts and say "Now we're not going to hurt each other are we"

**Dunit35** · 06-16-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

If you're only 23, chances are you're not even in the bottom 25% of the teeth he's seen. He may lecture you a bit about dental hygiene, but no way will he think "wow...those teeth are horrible."

I guess I'm just thinking the worst. I'm hoping to get it all done by september. Whatever they can't get done before then will have to be put off for a couple years.

**Dunit35** · 06-16-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Frankly, if you continue to use tobacco, it's probably worth your money to keep paying for the checkups/cleanings at least once a year - even if you're paying for it out of pocket. It'll be kind of expensive, but your teeth aren't going to grow back and a lot of damage could be done in even a couple years.

Yeah, once I get all this done I plan on getting them checked/cleaned whenever needed...even though it'll come out of my own pocket. Well, as long as they do a monthly payment plan.

**Dunit35** · 06-16-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

When you get in the chair just grab his nuts and say "Now we're not going to hurt each other are we"

Damn good idea.

Chiefs Pantalones · 06-16-2008, 10:40 PM

It's a guy in a white jacket looking at your teeth. Stop being a pussy and save your teeth. Also, stop the tobacco. Girls don't dig that. Plus you'll live longer. Pussy.

This has been Tough Love with Vanilla Thunder. I'm not insulting you...I'm loving you...loving you toughly.

BWillie · 06-17-2008, 12:12 AM

If you haven't been to the Dentist in six years you are going to have cavities up the ass. The cleaning and all that stuff they do in your six month checkups that most people get is gunk you can't get off your teeth by brushing. And if you don't floss regularly, it's going to be even worse. If you have a dental plan, chances are they will cover 2 check ups a year for a minimal cost to you. Take advantage of it unless you want to look like this guy

Sure-Oz · 06-17-2008, 12:14 AM

6 years?? good lord...

I am past my 6 months its been about 10 now, i need to schedule an appt

kstater · 06-17-2008, 03:47 AM

Eat a bunch of garlic before you go. It helps the cavities stand out and make it easier to see for the dentist.

**Rausch** · 06-17-2008, 04:15 AM

I don't like those fukers.

I'm not allowed back at the only oral surgeon in Jeff. And if you live in Jeff you know who I'm talking about. Don't go there. The ****er hires illegal Russians to apply the anesthesia.

It just so happens they're hot chix he's found on interweb dating sites who have NO ****ING CLUE HOW TO KNOCK A MOTHER****ER OUT!

I do though...

tooge · 06-17-2008, 08:14 AM

Well, I can speak professionally on this, but with the caveat of course that everyone is different and I dont know your specific patient info. so here is the best I can do. The blue you see from the tooth could be from a silver filling in the tooth showing through. If you see one in the top of the tooth it is very possible. Ask him to prescribe 10 mg valium for your appt. It is antianxiolytic and will turn the phobia down a few notches. Dont let him put anything silver colored in the teeth as far as restorative materials go. If it has been 6 years, you more than likely need periodontal treatment rather than a standard cleaning. If the dentist does the cleaning, and not a dental hygienist, find a different office. I never schedule patients with a cleaning the same day as a new patient consult for that very reason. If a cavity is larger than about 1/3 the width of the tooth, it should have a crown. They typically run anywhere from $750 to $1000 and insurance may pay up to 60%. Hope that helps.

**Dunit35** · 06-18-2008, 05:18 PM

Yep, just as I thought.

I have to have all four wisdom teeth pulled and some cavities fixed. Atleast I don't have to have a root canal. The dentist said I could get two done at a time and he would do it or all four at the same time (said he'd have to recommend me to a oral surgeon for that). Getting all four done by an oral surgeon will cost twice as much. My insurance is BA and is 80/20.

What would you do? Get them all done at once with a lot more cost or two at a time.

I'd love to get them done all at once but have to find out prices.

Anybody know price ranges for it?

**Rausch** · 06-18-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tooge

Ask him to prescribe 10 mg valium for your appt. It is antianxiolytic and will turn the phobia down a few notches.

My azz. The douche I went to gave me six pills. He told me to take 4 when I went to bed and 2 when I got up.

Ok. For comparison, find a guy that absolutely hates spiders. Just can't ****ing stand them. Then give him 6 valiums and tell him you're going to stick a spider in his mouth.

Yeah, won't happen...

**2112** · 06-18-2008, 05:31 PM

I learned a valuable lesson at age 21 when I neglected my teeth and had 5 cavity's that had to be filled. ever since then I've gone every 6 months religiously for a cleaning and a check up. I haven't had a cavity in over 22 years. another hint, if you floss every day the cleaning doesn't hurt as much either. my wisdom teeth got pulled 2 at a time. make sure you go to a very good oral surgeon if they're impacted. don't go to a butcher!

Oh, and I've had it all. I've had all of my wisdom teeth removed, one moler removed (cracked under gum line), and two root canals. but the worst pain I've ever felt was getting a ****ing crown done on my other back moler. the ****ing dentist was drilling that ****ing tooth for almost 3 hours. he turned this gigantic moler into a little doberman tooth. that hurt worse than any extraction or root canal. and make sure you request FULL JUICE for maximum relaxation and pain relief!

Good luck young fella!

06-16-2008, 09:45 PM
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-2242955	Going to the Dentist A friend of mine said she needs a root canal and upfront it will cost her 900 but insurence will pay her back. So, I decided to finally after six years get my teeth checked on wednesday. My teeth hurt every once in a while (been hurting all day) mainly the upper part of my mouth where my wisdom teeth are coming in. I know that I have a couple cavities, three wisdom teeth coming in, and a molar that has a big cavity on it that is making that tooth rot (back of the tooth is a blueish color). I have a huge phobia about dentists. I am all sorts of worried about what hes going to say and want to do. Has anyone ever had problems with the removal of their wisdom teeth? What do you think hes going to want to do about that bad tooth? What kind of price range do you think it'll be? I have good dental insurance but I know it won't pay it all. If he says I need all that work, which problem would you take care of first? I'm sure he's going to fix the small cavities on wednesday. I'd rather get the most painful out of the way first. Thanks, Dunit35
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06-16-2008, 10:21 PM	#16
Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	When you get in the chair just grab his nuts and say "Now we're not going to hurt each other are we"
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06-16-2008, 10:40 PM	#20
Chiefs Pantalones GO CHIEFS!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $6868717	It's a guy in a white jacket looking at your teeth. Stop being a pussy and save your teeth. Also, stop the tobacco. Girls don't dig that. Plus you'll live longer. Pussy. This has been Tough Love with Vanilla Thunder. I'm not insulting you...I'm loving you...loving you toughly. __________________ Don't be fooled by my username, I'm white.
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06-17-2008, 12:12 AM	#21
BWillie Are you ready to Rumble? Join Date: Apr 2006 Casino cash: $-1398759	If you haven't been to the Dentist in six years you are going to have cavities up the ass. The cleaning and all that stuff they do in your six month checkups that most people get is gunk you can't get off your teeth by brushing. And if you don't floss regularly, it's going to be even worse. If you have a dental plan, chances are they will cover 2 check ups a year for a minimal cost to you. Take advantage of it unless you want to look like this guy Last edited by BWillie; 06-17-2008 at 12:18 AM..
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06-17-2008, 03:47 AM	#23
kstater Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2007 Casino cash: $-1633437	Eat a bunch of garlic before you go. It helps the cavities stand out and make it easier to see for the dentist. __________________
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06-17-2008, 08:14 AM	#25
tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $694112	Well, I can speak professionally on this, but with the caveat of course that everyone is different and I dont know your specific patient info. so here is the best I can do. The blue you see from the tooth could be from a silver filling in the tooth showing through. If you see one in the top of the tooth it is very possible. Ask him to prescribe 10 mg valium for your appt. It is antianxiolytic and will turn the phobia down a few notches. Dont let him put anything silver colored in the teeth as far as restorative materials go. If it has been 6 years, you more than likely need periodontal treatment rather than a standard cleaning. If the dentist does the cleaning, and not a dental hygienist, find a different office. I never schedule patients with a cleaning the same day as a new patient consult for that very reason. If a cavity is larger than about 1/3 the width of the tooth, it should have a crown. They typically run anywhere from $750 to $1000 and insurance may pay up to 60%. Hope that helps.
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06-18-2008, 05:18 PM	#26
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-2242955	Yep, just as I thought. I have to have all four wisdom teeth pulled and some cavities fixed. Atleast I don't have to have a root canal. The dentist said I could get two done at a time and he would do it or all four at the same time (said he'd have to recommend me to a oral surgeon for that). Getting all four done by an oral surgeon will cost twice as much. My insurance is BA and is 80/20. What would you do? Get them all done at once with a lot more cost or two at a time. I'd love to get them done all at once but have to find out prices. Anybody know price ranges for it?
Posts: 10,507

06-18-2008, 05:31 PM	#28
2112 Reset Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $6866765	I learned a valuable lesson at age 21 when I neglected my teeth and had 5 cavity's that had to be filled. ever since then I've gone every 6 months religiously for a cleaning and a check up. I haven't had a cavity in over 22 years. another hint, if you floss every day the cleaning doesn't hurt as much either. my wisdom teeth got pulled 2 at a time. make sure you go to a very good oral surgeon if they're impacted. don't go to a butcher! Oh, and I've had it all. I've had all of my wisdom teeth removed, one moler removed (cracked under gum line), and two root canals. but the worst pain I've ever felt was getting a **ing crown done on my other back moler. the ing dentist was drilling that **ing tooth for almost 3 hours. he turned this gigantic moler into a little doberman tooth. that hurt worse than any extraction or root canal. and make sure you request FULL JUICE for maximum relaxation and pain relief! Good luck young fella!
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