Soulstation1 Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 my "toooooffff" is freakin' killllin' me i'd don't know which is worse flyin' in a airplane or going to da freakin' dentist also i have no health insurance ss1 Quote
wesbed Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 I didn't go to the dentist for 10 years. Finally, the anxiety and worry overcame my dislike for the dentist and, last year, I went to the dentist. I had no pain and knew of nothing to be wrong. It simply felt like it was time for me to go. The dentist found nothing wrong. He pleaded with me to not wait another 10 years. The dentist said it's not the teeth he was concerned about. He said teeth, with current technology, can be fixed. He said his main concern was the gums. I'm a really good tooth-brusher. However, the dentist said I was very lucky to have no problems, except for a lot of plaque buildup, after so many years of not visiting a dentist. Since last year's visit to the dentist, I've been going every six months for a cleaning (my medical insurance covers most of the cost). The moral of my story... I will continue to get regular check-ups with my dentist. I can't take the 10 years worth of anxiety again. Good luck to you. At the same time, I learned that modern dental practices are MUCH improved over those of the past. Quote
wolff Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Too bad you aren't in Brooklyn. I'm sure, for a trunk load of jazz Dmitry would take care of you. Do they use nitrous anymore? That might help Quote
rachel Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Before I had dental insurance I used to go to the Indiana University School of Dentistry for my dental check-ups and the occasional filling. Very cheap. I'm a little weird; I love going to the dentist. I love teeth cleaning, drilling, fillings, the whole nine yards. I don't mind injections at all, (I actually kind of like them...)and I find sitting in that reclined position rather relaxing. Then again, I usually fall asleep during MRI's. Quote
Shrdlu Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 The main problem is looking around at the BMW and landscaped gardens outside, and the huge, fancy aquarium in the waiting area, and realizing that you are paying for it. I was at one about a year ago, and he needs to get a more discreet receptionist. While I was waiting, she was blabbing loudly on the phone to a friend and mentioned that her boss goes overseas for a vacation every month. In his case, the BMW was actually an Alfa-Romeo. I also found out that he's a Freemason. I went back to my previous one next time, even though he's a lot further away. Quote
7/4 Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 I also found out that he's a Freemason. What's your point here? Quote
Dan Gould Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 shrdlu wants to make sure he can keep his dentist after the "rapture". Quote
Upright Bill Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 I'm a little weird; I love going to the dentist. I love teeth cleaning, drilling, fillings, the whole nine yards. I don't mind injections at all, (I actually kind of like them...) I'm guessing that you had an "interesting" childhood. Quote
sheldonm Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 I'm not a big fan of the dentist although I go three times a year for check up/cleanings. There are many other things we all probably endure during the year that are worse than dental checkups! Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Never been. Never had health insurance until now. Gotta go sometime. I'm scared but I know I have to go. Quote
ghost of miles Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Ya gotta get the gas. I am always chatting up nitrous when I hear that someone is going to the dentist. 100% legal high that you will not soon forget. The only plus about the dentist office, if you ask me... Yes, indeedy! Quote
catesta Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Ya gotta get the gas. I am always chatting up nitrous when I hear that someone is going to the dentist. 100% legal high that you will not soon forget. The only plus about the dentist office, if you ask me... Well...., sometimes the girls in the office are cute, and in my case the dentist herself is a babe. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Posted August 3, 2004 my bad freakin' luck continues only a $1800 bill ss1 Quote
wesbed Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 my bad freakin' luck continues only a $1800 bill ss1 What did the dentist have to do to your tooth? Quote
7/4 Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 my bad freakin' luck continues only a $1800 bill ss1 WTF! A root canal? A cap? Quote
7/4 Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Never been. Never had health insurance until now. Gotta go sometime. I'm scared but I know I have to go. I remember when I was in my 20's, I'd go for long periods without seeing the dentist and I'd have dreams about my teeth falling out. Just what you want to hear, eh? Quote
Soulstation1 Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Posted August 3, 2004 root canal $675 build the tooth back up for a crown $255 crown $850 total $1780 really my only option other than havin' the tooth yanked i haven't done anything yet, cuz i won't have any money until next week ss1 help save ss1's tooth Quote
wesbed Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 i haven't done anything yet, cuz i won't have any money until next week Are you still in pain? Did the dentist give you some drugs? Quote
7/4 Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Did the dentist give you some drugs? Can you share? Quote
David Williams Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Get a second opinion. You wouldn't hire a builder on the back of just one quote. Quote
wesbed Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Get a second opinion. You wouldn't hire a builder on the back of just one quote. I wonder if dentists give free quotes? Quote
7/4 Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Get a second opinion. You wouldn't hire a builder on the back of just one quote. I wonder if dentists give free quotes? They just charge you for the visit. I got a free consultation on a possible root canal a few months ago. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Posted August 3, 2004 yeah some vicadin (spelling), i told them i need something for da pain last thursday i couln't sleep at all tossin' n turnin' 12:30 till 6:30 in the morning, the next day i had to call a dentist the filling fell out of my tooth at least the hole is already started for my upcoming drilling/pain i have about four fillings done in my life and this is the first major problem with my teeth ever no braces or anything ss1 Quote
wolff Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 root canal $675 build the tooth back up for a crown $255 crown $850 total $1780 really my only option other than havin' the tooth yanked i haven't done anything yet, cuz i won't have any money until next week ss1 help save ss1's tooth I say get it yanked. If it was a car it would be totaled and sent to the junk yard. Besides my meager dental benefits from work, I found a supplemental insurance(Dental Health Services) that saves me $$$$. I think they are in Cali, too. Look for something similar if not. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Posted August 3, 2004 the visit/x-rays were free i paid about $25 for the vicadin and penacillin. spelling on both why would anyone want to stick their hands in someone else's mouth for a living is beyond me. the tooth they say is in good shape and in the back next to my wisdom tooth could this affect my love for a steak? could removing a tooth cause the surrounding teeth to go crooked and or maybe shift? ss1 Quote
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