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New Jersey dental opinons on fillings

Posted on Jan. 22nd 2011 by Dental Plan Review in Filings Comments Off on New Jersey dental opinons on fillings

Right now I do not have dental insurance and need to have three fillings.  I can get the silver fillings done and it would still be within my budget.  However I would rather have the tooth color fillings though the cost is high and I can not easily afford to have them done.  I am not sure what to do in the long run would it be better for me to pay more even though it would be hard for me to ? Or get the cheap fillings and worry about changing them out when I have more money.

Posted on Jan. 22nd 2011 | by Dental Plan Review | in Filings | Comments Off on New Jersey dental opinons on fillings

Dental care, Tooth cracked after having a filling done

Posted on Aug. 5th 2010 by Dental Plan Review in Filings Comments Off on Dental care, Tooth cracked after having a filling done

Not sure what to do.  I had a filling done less then a week ago.  That tooth did not even trouble me but the dentist said I had a cavity in it so per is suggestion I had it filled.   Today however when I was just eating normal food nothing to hard or anything.

I heard my tooth crack.  I know it is the same tooth that had the filling because part of the filling came out.   I am very upset about this.  I call the dentist and they said they would get me in tomorrow to look at the tooth.  If they have to crown the tooth now should not the crown cost be on them?  I would not have cracked the tooth if they did not do the filling or do the filling wrong either way I feel this is on the dentist.

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Posted on Aug. 5th 2010 | by Dental Plan Review | in Filings | Comments Off on Dental care, Tooth cracked after having a filling done

How Does Dental Insurance Work, Can I Use It For Fillings at the Dentist

Posted on Jun. 8th 2010 by Dental Plan Review in Cavities, Dental Help, Dental Insurance, Filings Comments Off on How Does Dental Insurance Work, Can I Use It For Fillings at the Dentist

I have been told by my dentist that I need three small filling.  I do not have an dental insurance right now since my job does not offer it to me.  I never really had an issue since I would pay out of pocket for the cost of X-rays once a year and a cleaning.  That was all I ever really needed to have done.

Now with the three filling I am thinking I could use some dental insurance.  How would dental insurance work for me and will it cover for the filling I currently need?  What should I be looking for?

Posted on Jun. 8th 2010 | by Dental Plan Review | in Cavities, Dental Help, Dental Insurance, Filings | Comments Off on How Does Dental Insurance Work, Can I Use It For Fillings at the Dentist

If you have a cavity in your baby tooth, should you go to a dentist?

Posted on Jun. 5th 2010 by Dental Plan Review in Cavities, Dental Help, Filings Comments Off on If you have a cavity in your baby tooth, should you go to a dentist?

Okay so I am thirteen and I have one baby tooth that has a cavity in it.  My adult tooth is there but has not yet came out enough to push the baby tooth out.  My mom wants to get it filled because she said the cavity can jump to my healthy adult teeth.  However I do not see the point when even the dentist said the tooth should be falling out if not this month then next for sure.  Why pay for a filling?  I do not think a cavity is going to jump to my adult tooth in less then two months.

Posted on Jun. 5th 2010 | by Dental Plan Review | in Cavities, Dental Help, Filings | Comments Off on If you have a cavity in your baby tooth, should you go to a dentist?

Need Dental Insurance for two Crowns.

Posted on Apr. 23rd 2010 by Dental Plan Review in Crowns, Dental Insurance, Dental Plans, Filings Comments Off on Need Dental Insurance for two Crowns.

I am having to have two crowns done with a filling here and there.  My dentist told me I should not keep putting it off or I will need to get a root canal which will only cost more money.  Okay so he scared me some about the work I need.   Right now I do not have dental insurance.   Is there any dental insurance plans,  I can get which would be okay with me knowing  I need this dental work done?

If so….   I also need a plan that does not have waiting periods for crowns.  My dentist told me most plans do have waiting periods for crowns.  So I need to try and find one that does not have waiting periods or one with shortest time period for me to wait.

Posted on Apr. 23rd 2010 | by Dental Plan Review | in Crowns, Dental Insurance, Dental Plans, Filings | Comments Off on Need Dental Insurance for two Crowns.

Dental Schools for low cost dental work

Posted on Feb. 26th 2010 by Dental Plan Reviews in Crowns, Dental Help, Filings Comments Off on Dental Schools for low cost dental work

Dental Schools

My dentist at the time told me that I needed three root canals and four filling.  I would also need crowns for the teeth that required the root canals.  The dentist at the time told me the cost for all the work I needed would be over 5000.00.  I did not have the money for such work to be done.  So I only fix the one tooth that was hurting me at the time.  That was over one year ago.

Now I have two teeth that have been starting to really hurt.  I still do not have dental insurance or the kind of money needed to do all the dental work that may be needed now.  I been told that there are dental schools that would be much cheaper then just going to the dentist.   Is that true?   If so were would I find a dental school and get my work done?

Posted on Feb. 26th 2010 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Crowns, Dental Help, Filings | Comments Off on Dental Schools for low cost dental work

Composite resin filling how long do they last

Posted on Feb. 9th 2010 by Dental Plan Reviews in Dental Help, Filings Comments Off on Composite resin filling how long do they last

So I will be going in to have a small filling on one of my back molars.  The dentist is going to use a composite resin filling.  My appointment is within the next two weeks.  I was just wondering how long is the filling good for?  My dad had the same fillings since he was a child.  So do composite filling last that long?

Posted on Feb. 9th 2010 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Dental Help, Filings | Comments Off on Composite resin filling how long do they last

Need a filling how big will it be

Posted on Feb. 7th 2010 by Dental Plan Review in Cavities, Dental Help, Filings Comments Off on Need a filling how big will it be

So I been having a tooth issue lately and notice it has a brown spot with a little hole.  Okay I did not brush my teeth so well and I know that I am paying the price for that now.  I am brushing now like three times a day and I also floss when I remember to do so.

I made a dental appointment for a week from now but I was wonder how big is the filling going to be for a little hole? Will it be the complete tooth or just were the hole is?  I really do not like going to the dentist so I would like to have some information on what to expect.

Posted on Feb. 7th 2010 | by Dental Plan Review | in Cavities, Dental Help, Filings | Comments Off on Need a filling how big will it be

Two dental filling needed

Posted on Jan. 16th 2010 by Dental Plan Reviews in Cavities, Dental Fear, Dental Help, Filings Comments Off on Two dental filling needed

Help I have to have two filling

I went to the dentist the other day and was told that I have two cavities.   He wants to do filling for them.  I am scared that I will have to have shoots in order for him to do the fillings.   I am scared of getting shoots and do not have them done unless I have no choice.   Can he do filling with out shoots?

Posted on Jan. 16th 2010 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Cavities, Dental Fear, Dental Help, Filings | Comments Off on Two dental filling needed

Having pain after fillings

Posted on Jan. 4th 2010 by Dental Plan Reviews in Cavities, Dental Help, Dentists, Filings Comments Off on Having pain after fillings

I had two filling done about two weeks ago.  Ever since I got the filling my teeth still hurt when I eat.  Some times only the one tooth then the other and it is on and off again kind of pain.  The pain is coming from the two teeth I had the filling done.  I call the dentist and he said to give it two more weeks to see if the pain goes away.  If it does not to make an appointment to see him and he would check them out.   Does this seem right to you?

Posted on Jan. 4th 2010 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Cavities, Dental Help, Dentists, Filings | Comments Off on Having pain after fillings

Mouth pain after fillings

Posted on Dec. 27th 2009 by Dental Plan Reviews in Cavities, Filings, Tooth Aches Comments Off on Mouth pain after fillings

Long lasting pain what can I do

I had four filling done just a few days ago  Now the top and bottom of my mouth hurts.  It is painful just opening and closing my mouth.  It has been like this since right after having the filling done.  How much longer should I be having this pain?  What can I do to make it stop.  Please I do not want to feel this bad for New Years since I have a party I will be going to.

Posted on Dec. 27th 2009 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Cavities, Filings, Tooth Aches | Comments Off on Mouth pain after fillings

Teeth whitening products

Posted on Dec. 21st 2009 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help, Filings, Whitening Comments Off on Teeth whitening products

Does bleach your teeth whiten your silver fillings?

I have been thinking about whitening my teeth they are not as white as I would like them to be.  Does teeth whiting products whiten out your silver fillings?  I have a few filling so i am wondering would they get beached out as well?

Posted on Dec. 21st 2009 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help, Filings, Whitening | Comments Off on Teeth whitening products

Trends in the prevalence of untreated dental caries among children

Posted on Nov. 25th 2009 by Dental Plan Reviews in Cavities, Dental Help, Dental News, Extractions, Filings, General News, Hygiene Comments Off on Trends in the prevalence of untreated dental caries among children

Trends in the prevalence of untreated dental caries among children (2–4 and 6–8 years old), adolescents (12–15 years old), and adults (35–44 years old): Overall, the proportion of children with untreated dental caries in the primary and permanent dentition has declined since the 1970s for all age, gender, race, and poverty level subgroups although differences among these groups remain (Brown et al., 1999; Brown et al., 2000).

There have been continuing reductions in dental caries in permanent teeth among children and adolescents over the past few decades, yet caries prevalence in the primary dentition may have stabilized or increased slightly in some population groups (Petersson & Bratthall 1996; Rozier, 1995). Trends are displayed separately for primary and permanent dentitions.

The prevalence of untreated caries in primary dentition decreased from 48.7% in the 1970s to 26.5% in the 1990s among children aged 6–8 years. The prevalence of untreated dental caries in permanent dentition also decreased from NHANES I (1971–1975) to NHANES III (1988–1994) for ages 6–8 years (21.0 % to 6.3%), 12–15 years (53.2% to 16.9%), and 35–44 years (40.3% to 26.1%).

SOURCES OF DATA
Analyses reported here are based on the First and Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES I: 1971–1975 and NHANES III: 1988–1994), National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Posted on Nov. 25th 2009 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Cavities, Dental Help, Dental News, Extractions, Filings, General News, Hygiene | Comments Off on Trends in the prevalence of untreated dental caries among children

Braces and Headaches

Posted on Oct. 20th 2009 by Dental Plan Reviews in Braces, Cavities, Complaints, Cosmetic, Dental Help, Extractions, Filings, General News Comments Off on Braces and Headaches

Got braces now have headaches

I am 24 and fairly new to having braces.  I went with the plain metal ones for cost fact reasons since  I paying for them myself and the other types would just be too expensive for me.   I had them in now for a little over a month.  My teeth are find they are sore sometimes but for the most part braces do not bother me in that way.  I have been getting headaches though ever since I got braces.

Is that normal?  I have headaches in the  morning when I wake up and sometimes after school.  I started to get  headaches the same time I got the braces so I am pretty sure that is the cause of them.   You think I will continue to have the headaches until I am out of braces or what?

Posted on Oct. 20th 2009 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Braces, Cavities, Complaints, Cosmetic, Dental Help, Extractions, Filings, General News | Comments Off on Braces and Headaches

Novocaine when will my mouth be back to normal

Posted on Oct. 9th 2009 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help, Dental News, Dentists, Dentures, Extractions, Filings Comments Off on Novocaine when will my mouth be back to normal

Can’t feel my mouth

Okay, so I just had a tooth removed at the dentist to day and they numbed up my whole mouth.  The thing is I did not eat before I went to the dentist because I did not want to get sick.  Now I am back home and I am so hungry.  

My mouth and part of my tongue is still numbed out.   I am afraid to eat and bite my tongue or side my mouth.   About how much longer do you think I need to wait?

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Posted on Oct. 9th 2009 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help, Dental News, Dentists, Dentures, Extractions, Filings | Comments Off on Novocaine when will my mouth be back to normal

Why should you brush your gum line

Posted on Oct. 6th 2009 by Dental Plan Reviews in Dental Help, Dentists, Dentures, Filings, Hygiene, Implants, Marketing, Oral Surgery Comments Off on Why should you brush your gum line

Dental hygiene question

In one of my classes at school,  my teacher is having everyone write about person hygiene and why it is important.  It makes me wonder if she thinks she has students that stink or something.  Anyway,  I got stuck with dental health.

I know why we should brush and floss our teeth.  My mom says we need to brush our gum line and our tongues  too.  Just my luck my mom is a dentist, so I know she is right.  You think she help me more, but she says that is all the help she is giving me and that I need to find out why for myself.   She is letting me use the Internet to find out the reason why.  Any help would be nice.

Posted on Oct. 6th 2009 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Dental Help, Dentists, Dentures, Filings, Hygiene, Implants, Marketing, Oral Surgery | Comments Off on Why should you brush your gum line

The dental health side effects of smoking.

Posted on Sep. 29th 2009 by Dental Plan Review in Dental Help, Filings, Gingivitis, Hygiene, Whitening Comments Off on The dental health side effects of smoking.

I have heard that  smokers have a higher risk of developing different dental health problems. I know  smoking can stains your teeth and  causes bad breath.  What I am wondering is how does smoking cause cavities and gum disease? What may be other dental health side effect from smoking ?

Please I only want to know about the dental side of this issue.  I have a friend that I care for who is a smoker.  She knows the health risks but does not care.  She does care about her teeth but does not think smoking is bad for them since she able to keep the white with whiting strips.

Posted on Sep. 29th 2009 | by Dental Plan Review | in Dental Help, Filings, Gingivitis, Hygiene, Whitening | Comments Off on The dental health side effects of smoking.

My teeth are jacked up and I new dental implants. Now What?

Posted on Aug. 27th 2009 by Dental Plan Reviews in Braces, Bridges, Cavities, Cosmetic, Filings, Oral Surgery, Root Canals Comments Off on My teeth are jacked up and I new dental implants. Now What?

Full Dental Implant – What are they?

As the name suggests this is an implant that will replace all the teeth you have. More invasive than a single tooth replacement this procedure will require more than one trip to the dentist.

Commonly called a full bridge it will replace all your teeth and some of the roots.  Here is a simple break down of what you can minimally expect:

•    At least two surgical procedures
•    Surgery one: The professional will use an incision to expose the jawbone then drill holes for anchor screws for the fixtures. Four to six fixtures are needed for the lower jaw and six to eight for the upper. Now the healing process begins you will wear a temporary bridge while you heal.
•    Healing for upper jaw: 6 months
•    Healing for lower jaw: 3 months
•    Surgery two: In this surgery, the implant must be exposed to allow for the attaching of the permanent bridge.
•    You may have a waiting time while teeth are fabricated
•    In subsequent visits to the dentist, your new teeth will be attached and adjusted for good aesthetics and proper bite.

This is a brief overview of the possible process and may vary due to differences in healing time from person to person etc…

Hope this helps.

Source:  CaliforniaDentalInsurance.com

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Posted on Aug. 27th 2009 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Braces, Bridges, Cavities, Cosmetic, Filings, Oral Surgery, Root Canals | Comments Off on My teeth are jacked up and I new dental implants. Now What?

Will my dentist and I be able to choose the specialist?

Posted on Aug. 27th 2009 by Dental Plan Reviews in Cosmetic, Crowns, Dental Help, Dental Insurance, Dentists, Dentures, Extractions, Filings, Gingivitis, Hygiene, Implants, Oral Surgery, Root Canals Comments Off on Will my dentist and I be able to choose the specialist?

Will my dentist and I be able to choose the specialist?

Some plans limit referrals to specialists. Your dentist may be required to refer you to a limited selection of specialists who have contracted with the plan’s third party. You also may be required to get permission from the plan administrator before being referred to a specialist. If you choose a plan with these limitations, make sure qualified specialists are available in your area. Look for a plan with a broad selection of different types of specialists.

Posted on Aug. 27th 2009 | by Dental Plan Reviews | in Cosmetic, Crowns, Dental Help, Dental Insurance, Dentists, Dentures, Extractions, Filings, Gingivitis, Hygiene, Implants, Oral Surgery, Root Canals | Comments Off on Will my dentist and I be able to choose the specialist?

What routine corrective treatment is covered by a dental plan?

Posted on Aug. 27th 2009 by Dental Plan Review in Cosmetic, Crowns, Dental Help, Dental Plans, Dentists, Dentures, Extractions, Filings, General News Comments Off on What routine corrective treatment is covered by a dental plan?

What routine corrective treatment is covered by the dental plan? What share of the costs will be yours? While preventive care lessens the risk of serious dental disease, additional treatment may be required to ensure optimal health. A broad range of treatment can be defined as routine. Most plans cover 70 percent to 80 percent of such treatment. Patients are responsible for the remaining costs.

Examples of routine care include:

  • Restorative care – amalgam and composite resin fillings and stainless steel crowns on primary teeth

  • Endodontics – treatment of root canals and removal of tooth nerves

  • Oral Surgery – tooth removal (not including bony impaction) and minor surgical procedures such as tissue biopsy and drainage of minor oral infections.

  • Periodontics – treatment of uncomplicated periodontal disease including scaling, root planning and management of acute infections or lesions

  • Prosthodontics–repair and/or relining or reseating of existing dentures and bridges.

Posted on Aug. 27th 2009 | by Dental Plan Review | in Cosmetic, Crowns, Dental Help, Dental Plans, Dentists, Dentures, Extractions, Filings, General News | Comments Off on What routine corrective treatment is covered by a dental plan?

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