My dental update

Discussion created by Ralph1955 on Sep 18, 2018
Latest reply on Sep 19, 2018 by Sandy-9-17-17

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I went to a new dentist today. After the check up he told me there’s no need to have all my teeth pulled. He wrote up a plan and decided the best route for me. I’m having four teeth removed in the front top and my two molars will on each side will get a root canal with a post to attach a bridge to. The other dentist was ready to pull all my teeth and charge me $11,000. My new dentist, a great guy, said the bill will run anywhere from $2000-$2300. Now that I can live with. We’re starting the procedure next Monday and soon I’ll have a great smokeless smile. Life is good.

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Youngatheart.7.4.12 Sep 18, 2018 7:02 PM
A second, and sometimes third and fourth opinion are always the best course of action. It took me FOUR orthopedists to get a correct knee diagnosis.....the first one of which caused me to eventually need a partial knee replacement because it was so very wrong.
Glad you checked it out beyond the first one!
Nancy
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Marilyn.H.July.14.14. Sep 18, 2018 5:53 PM
Right on Ralph that's fantastic news and a humongous YAY for your new Smokefree smile that you'll be wearing very soon.....
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- Ralph1955 @ Marilyn.H.July.14.14. on Sep 18, 2018 6:38 PM
  And you know that I’ll be showing off my new smile
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Barb102 Sep 18, 2018 6:22 PM
Great news. All the best to you
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SoosannahK Sep 18, 2018 6:46 PM
Glad you found a better option. Teeth are expensive. Hope your root canal goes as easy as mine did. I slept through mine. I knew I was good to relax when the tip of my nose was numb. I had worked the night before and had the first appointment of the day. They covered me with a warm fuzzy blanket and I was out like a light. Good thing that I had that mouth opener thingie in my mouth because I could have never kept my mouth open..

Good luck to you on Monday!

Susan
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- Ralph1955 @ SoosannahK on Sep 18, 2018 10:39 PM
  I’m the Biggest chicken when it comes to the dentist. Zero pain tolerance. Give me the novacaine and don’t stop until I'm so numb that I don’t know if my mouth is open or closed
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elvan Sep 18, 2018 8:19 PM
I am so happy for you...WOW, what a difference. You should come out of this without having to go to the poor house AND with a RADIANT smile. WONDERFUL!
Ellen
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- Ralph1955 @ elvan on Sep 18, 2018 10:40 PM
  Can’t wait. I’ve been dealing with these teeth for years and just want it to end.
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  - alysonoholic @ Ralph1955 on Sep 18, 2018 11:29 PM
    Your quit is going to be so beneficial to you when you are recovering!
    
    I actually just got back from getting a CT scan to check for bone to attach implants to - I lost the top front four a few years ago and have been dealing with wearing a flipper since. That dentist said I would need the bottom four pulled as well but my current dentist is seemingly sure they can be saved.
    
    I think it was very smart of you to talk to another doctor and it looks like you're going to have a great result (my real teeth were never this straight .)
    
    Please, keep us posted on the progress!
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    - Ralph1955 @ alysonoholic on Sep 19, 2018 7:38 AM
      We're in the same boat. I've been dealing with discomfort/pain for nearly 30 years with my top teeth. Every dentist I went to never listened to me when I would say pull them; they drag you along for years to make money on you but the teeth never get better.
      I find that a dental 'corporation' sucks you dry; you pay for all the glitz and glamour and they keep padding the bill. My new dentist is a private practice, he owns the business for years and cares about the person. Same goes for a Vet that's a corporation. Private practice is the way to go.
      Second Opinions are the way to go.
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  - Sandy-9-17-17 @ Ralph1955 on Sep 19, 2018 3:35 PM
    I know how you feel Ralph, I have been thinking about doing the same thing, but the whole no dental insurance scares me! They can do so many cool things now a days too, from what I have been hearing from my older friends.
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    - Ralph1955 @ Sandy-9-17-17 on Sep 19, 2018 3:56 PM
      Check this out - 1Dental Discount Plans - Dental, health & lifestyle discount plans
      It's a dental discount plan and covers quite a bit.
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      - Sandy-9-17-17 @ Ralph1955 on Sep 19, 2018 4:02 PM
        Thank you Ralph, I will do that! Much appreciated!
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Barbscloud Sep 19, 2018 8:05 AM
Smoking and probably heredity have done a job on my teeth also. Have root canals, crowns, bridges and my implant screw just broke recently (not common!). I'm in the midst of having that replaced right now with a bone graft. Removed the old screw last Wednesday and it's still sore. Saw my dentist yesterday for follow-up on gums and now have to see peridontist. Not fun.
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- Ralph1955 @ Barbscloud on Sep 19, 2018 11:47 AM
  Are we related? LOL Definitely heredity and smoking. We are both on the mend
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  - alysonoholic @ Ralph1955 on Sep 19, 2018 12:33 PM
    Barbscloud & Ralph1955 Same!!
    
    I may need a bone graft as well :/
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    - Ralph1955 @ alysonoholic on Sep 19, 2018 12:50 PM
      The hits just keep on coming Amazing what smoking and heredity does
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Christine13 Sep 19, 2018 12:14 PM
I also have trouble with my teeth. I am in the process of wearing a temporary bridge until he puts the permanent on in.
So happy you didn't have all your teeth pulled! It pays to get a second opinion, and you will have a beautiful smile after!
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- Ralph1955 @ Christine13 on Sep 19, 2018 12:51 PM
  I go for the impression on Monday. How long did it take you all together from start to finish?
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  - Youngatheart.7.4.12 @ Ralph1955 on Sep 19, 2018 3:31 PM
    I paid over $10,000 out of pocket (with insurance) in my late 50's to have my lousy, no enamel, ugly, crooked teeth capped. Nobody bothered to mention that caps only last around 10 years! All of the teeth holding the caps have disintegrated; the caps no longer have anything on which to adhere. I am going to the University of MD Dental School - starting out with full dentures (SO unhappy about that!) - then perhaps some implants on the top and "snaps" to help hold the bottom denture in. I am desolate over all this, but didn't know any better and now have no choice.
    Be advised, guys! I am getting the CT scan this week and they will go from there, depending on the amount of decent bone left. I don't believe they do bone grafts - but guess I will find out.
    If I didn't SO enjoy salads, I wouldn't bother - but I am also far too vain to go without!!! I am rue the day - but can't let that make the decision for me.
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