I'm getting my teeth fixed!!

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edited May 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Woo hoo.
I have had a broken tooth for TWO years. It's attached to a bridge in the bottom of my mouth so in order for it to be fixed, I needed a new bridge, which I did not have the money for. Two years ago they said it would cost $4200.
I didn't have insurance at that time
and then when I did get insurance it only covered 50 percent! :eek:

I've been eating on the right side of my mouth since then! double :eek:

so my credit is atrocious but mom's is good and when I told her they had a payment plan, she graciously agreed to help b/c she couldn't stand hearing that I couldn't eat right.

So I had all the x-rays re-done last week and when I went back today and they drew up a treatment plan
the original price was $12,000 :eek:
which I laughed out loud. I said that is college tuition type of money.
And I showed her how 2 yrs ago, it only cost $4200, how could the price triple?

So the girl that works in the office spoke to the dentist and called me tonight they knocked the price down to $4400. So I have an appt, they have to extract the broken tooth b/c it is infected
and then
I'm going to get to eat like a normal person!

Sorry to go on but I'm really super excited! Yay for me. And Yay for Mom (thanks Mom!)
"...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
"Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
6-01-06
6/25/08
Free Speedy
and Metsy!
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  • Posts: 627
    I had a tooth replaced with an implant. They extracted the old tooth, then did a bone graft. I had to wait six to eight months for new bone to grow. I actually had to have this done twice. Next, they put an implanted post in the new bone. I then had to wait six to eight months for bone to grow around the post. Finally, they made a tooth, and put it on the post. It took almost two years for the entire process, and it cost almost $6000.00. Insurance paid less than half. All in all, I am happier with the tooth, and think it was worth it in the end. Good luck, and I hope it takes less time than mine did.
    To pie I will reply
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  • Posts: 2,908
    westsidepie wrote:
    I had a tooth replaced with an implant. They extracted the old tooth, then did a bone graft. I had to wait six to eight months for new bone to grow. I actually had to have this done twice. Next, the put an implanted post in the new bone. I then had to wait six to eight months for bone to grow around the post. Finally, they made a tooth, and put it on the post. It took almost two years for the entire process, and it cost almost $6000.00. Insurance paid less than half. All in all, I am happier with the tooth, and think it was worth it in the end. Good luck, and I hope it takes less time than mine did.

    Whoa! What a process!
    I'm glad you are happy with your new tooth!

    And thanks! They said it will take a minimum of 4 visits. I think the worst part will be having the broken tooth pulled. The tooth already had a root canal prior to this so I'm fortunately not in excruciating pain.
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Posts: 2,029
    ah, dental coverage ... the greatest myth of them all.
    Jam out with your clam out.
  • Posts: 3,159
    I spent most of the afternoon weighing the feasibility of buying a $3K mtn bike because it's sooo much better than the $1500 mtn. bike I have right now. I feel really shallow now.
    reigning champion

    http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=272825
  • Posts: 6,691
    I can only chew on the left side of my mouth because of my jaw issues but they SAY this does not make me a candidate for surgery :rolleyes:

    I think next time I go to the dentist I may tell them about how much my jaw hurts etc and how terrible it is to chew on one side see if I can maybe get my surgery done... now if they would only pay for my braces :o oh well they will still be worth it for me to get on your own.

    Good for you, Allie!!! And very sweet of your mum :)
  • Posts: 853
    fuck the dentist.

    that's cool that you're getting it fixed, though. i've got a couple broken teeth that i really want to fix, but they don't hurt so i'm gonna put it off a while.
    "Have you ever.........pooped a balloon?"
    ~D.K.S.
  • Posts: 2,908
    small town beck wrote:
    I can only chew on the left side of my mouth because of my jaw issues but they SAY this does not make me a candidate for surgery :rolleyes:

    I think next time I go to the dentist I may tell them about how much my jaw hurts etc and how terrible it is to chew on one side see if I can maybe get my surgery done... now if they would only pay for my braces :o oh well they will still be worth it for me to get on your own.

    Good for you, Allie!!! And very sweet of your mum :)
    STB! How's Canada?
    thanks!
    and I know Yay Mom! :) She was just here. She made me steak and potatoes!
    What jaw issue do you have? TMJ? I wear a night guard b/c I grind my teeth
    What kind of surgery do you need?
    I literally feel the pain of having to eat on one side :( It is terrible! I'm so sorry, I hope you can get it fixed
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Posts: 2,908
    BetterThanYou wrote:
    f the dentist.

    that's cool that you're getting it fixed, though. i've got a couple broken teeth that i really want to fix, but they don't hurt so i'm gonna put it off a while.
    I know what you mean,
    I think it's all a scam to make as much money as possible
    BUT
    I feel like I can't walk around with an infection, that could be dangerous?

    and eating on one side of my mouth for the rest of my life. L
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Posts: 53
    congrats on the tooth fixing :)

    i loathe the dentist. i had a root canal done a year ago for $900...that's after insurance paid their part. about a month later, the root canaled tooth still hurt - which is confusing because i thought there would be no nerve in the root to hurt. my dentist checked it (for $150) and found nothing to be concerned about. another month goes by, the tooth still hurts. i call the dentist and they tell me "well, we can order another root canal done...." i said, "...and i assume since this is a redo, there's no fee involved?" they said, "oh no. you would have to assume another $900 of the bill." i told them that is unacceptable because i felt the root canal procedure was not done properly in the first place so why should i have to incur additional charges. i've had 2 other root canals done on other teeth, no problems at all.

    it still hurts, they still want me to pay for a redo - i can't justify it.
    i swear the mercury in the fillings in my other teeth is leaking, something the dentist told me was a myth. but....he'd be happy to replace all the silver fillings with tooth-colored fillings.....for $1,200.

    and to top it off - have you ever heard of root planing and gum scraping? google it....that's the *other* thing my dentist said i need....$600-700 for one side of my mouth then, when that side heals, they do the other side for another $600-700.

    so in pain i remain...*sigh*
    "Can I ask you a question?" (.....you just did.....)
  • Posts: 6,691
    Allie wrote:
    STB! How's Canada?
    thanks!
    and I know Yay Mom! : ) She was just here. She made me steak and potatoes!
    What jaw issue do you have? TMJ? I wear a night guard b/c I grind my teeth
    What kind of surgery do you need?
    I literally feel the pain of having to eat on one side : ( It is terrible! I'm so sorry, I hope you can get it fixed


    Allie, what's up?? :D Will I get to see you next month? :)

    I do have TMJ and my jaw will pop in and out of place. It doesn't feel even if that makes sense?? :confused: I too have a mouth guard .... back home :o I am terrible at wearing it. I feel like I have a puck in my mouth even after I had it shaved down... but I digress. I am having my mouth guard sent out to me.

    Thanks I am hoping to get a new dentist here and get a bunch of stuff done..*fingers crossed*

    btw Canada is great, thanks :)
  • Posts: 2,908
    OMG, what a horrible story! :eek:
    I know what you mean. I have had 14 root canals in my life, a tooth pulled, two oral surgeries (apicoectomies), and all 4 of my wisdom teeth out

    I made the mistake of going to the NYU Dental school clinic when I was in grad school (where dental students work on you-supervised) :eek: and they started a root canal but didn't give me a follow up appt until 3 weeks later. I got an infection and needed surgery.

    So I understand, I'm not a fan of the dentist either.
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Posts: 2,908
    small town beck wrote:
    Allie, what's up?? :D Will I get to see you next month? :)

    I do have TMJ and my jaw will pop in and out of place. It doesn't feel even if that makes sense?? :confused: I too have a mouth guard .... back home :o I am terrible at wearing it. I feel like I have a puck in my mouth even after I had it shaved down... but I digress. I am having my mouth guard sent out to me.

    Thanks I am hoping to get a new dentist here and get a bunch of stuff done..*fingers crossed*

    btw Canada is great, thanks :)
    Oh God! TMJ is terrible. Yeah I can't sleep w/o my night guard. I got used to it.
    I'm glad you like Canada! I've always had a good time when I've been there-I've been to Montreal, Toronto and a few other places in Ontario.
    It would be great to see you but I can't go to the Tuesday pre party, I have to work. Maybe at the Wednesday one?
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Posts: 21,037
    Allie wrote:
    OMG, what a horrible story! :eek:
    I know what you mean. I have had 14 root canals in my life, a tooth pulled, two oral surgeries (apicoectomies), and all 4 of my wisdom teeth out

    I made the mistake of going to the NYU Dental school clinic when I was in grad school (where dental students work on you-supervised) :eek: and they started a root canal but didn't give me a follow up appt until 3 weeks later. I got an infection and needed surgery.

    So I understand, I'm not a fan of the dentist either.

    14 root canals? That's fucked! I had one done in Korea and didn't realize. I only found out that I'd had the first part of root canal done in Koreas when my Chinese dentist told me. I had the second part done last week.
    I also had all 4 wisdom teeth taken out. I was awake during the op too, as they just numbed my mouth. The following week was the worst week of my life - the mouth swelling up, and the constant pan and bleeding. I think that's why I didn't go back to the dentist for about 15 years after that.

    Edit: By the way, root canal here cost me the equivalent of about $100.
  • Posts: 627
    Byrnzie wrote:
    14 root canals? That's fucked! I had one done in Korea and didn't realize. I only found out that I'd had the first part of root canal done in Koreas when my Chinese dentist told me. I had the second part done last week.
    I also had all 4 wisdom teeth taken out. I was awake during the op too, as they just number my mouth. The following week was the worst week of my life - the mouth swelling up, and the constant pan and bleeding. I think that's why I didn't go back to the dentist for about 15 years after that.

    Edit: By the way, root canal here cost me theivalent of about $100.

    I feel your pain. I had my wisdom taken out while I was awake too. In fact, the first one was impacted, and I will never forget the chisel and rubber mallet the dentist used to break part of my jaw to get the tooth out. Like you, the next week was horrible. I think it took about two months before I was completely pain free. It is any wonder dentist are the subject of parodies that depict them as sadistic.
    To pie I will reply
    But mr. justam
    is who I am

    "That's a repulsive combination of horrible information and bad breath."-Pickles

    "Remember, death is a natural part of the workplace. So, when you see a dead body at work, don't freak out, just ring your death bell." "ting"-Toki Wartooth
  • Posts: 6,691
    Allie wrote:
    Oh God! TMJ is terrible. Yeah I can't sleep w/o my night guard. I got used to it.
    I'm glad you like Canada! I've always had a good time when I've been there-I've been to Montreal, Toronto and a few other places in Ontario.
    It would be great to see you but I can't go to the Tuesday pre party, I have to work. Maybe at the Wednesday one?


    Wednesday it is :)

    Yeah TMJ sucks.. last time I went and he was fixing up a tooth for me which took FOREVER I had tears in my eyes and he actually stopped so I could close my mouth for a few minutes :( the pain was awful!!
  • Posts: 2,908
    westsidepie wrote:
    I feel your pain. I had my wisdom taken out while I was awake too. In fact, the first one was impacted, and I will never forget the chisel and rubber mallet the dentist used to break part of my jaw to get the tooth out. Like you, the next week was horrible. I think it took about two months before I was completely pain free. It is any wonder dentist are the subject of parodies that depict them as sadistic.

    :eek:
    I was awake for every tooth pull. I never had swelling or any adverse effects, thank God. It just feels like your head is going to explode for one minute but then once it's over, it's over. I have a high pain tolerance.

    It wasn't as bad as the oral surgery I was awake for. They told me they had to cut out an infection. I will not have that done ever again, I don't care. Nor will I ever have another root canal.
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Posts: 2,908
    small town beck wrote:
    Wednesday it is :)

    Yeah TMJ sucks.. last time I went and he was fixing up a tooth for me which took FOREVER I had tears in my eyes and he actually stopped so I could close my mouth for a few minutes :( the pain was awful!!
    Oh no :(
    I'm sorry. Mine is not that painful but I do get headaches every now and again from it
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Posts: 2,908
    Byrnzie wrote:
    14 root canals? I had one done in Korea and didn't realize. I only found out that I'd had the first part of root canal done in Koreas when my Chinese dentist told me. I had the second part done last week.
    I also had all 4 wisdom teeth taken out. I was awake during the op too, as they just number my mouth. The following week was the worst week of my life - the mouth swelling up, and the constant pan and bleeding. I think that's why I didn't go back to the dentist for about 15 years after that.

    Edit: By the way, root canal here cost me theivalent of about $100.
    I know! I'll never have anotherone. I actually had a tooth pulled out instead of getting number 15 because I refused to go through it. It started when I was 15 and I broke my two front teeth falling off a bike and they had to do them. Then I just had a ton of cavities that 'went bad' and I had tooth aches and they said they had to be done.

    and $100! Geesh! My goodness! Why can't they do that here? I think the whole operation is a scam to make as much money as possible. My brother has been to a dentist and they told him he had 13 cavities but then he went to another one and they said he didn't have any.
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Posts: 6,691
    Allie wrote:
    Oh no :(
    I'm sorry. Mine is not that painful but I do get headaches every now and again from it


    It does suck but I am kind of used to it... I just don't like when it pops in and out.

    I had three wisdom teeth out and two were fine but one was horrific... the root had curved and was shaped like a J which evidently couldn't be seen on the x-ray so when he started pulling... :eek:
  • Posts: 6,691
    Move along, folks :p


    Damn double post :o

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