What I would like to  know is whether or not there is a fee or cost guild line set for dental services?  I do not have dental insurance so I pay in full for my dental needs.  However now I need to have more then just a cleaning.  I either need to have a root canal and a crown done or the tooth pulled and a bridge put on.

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So my front tooth just cracked down the middle of the tooth.  The crack is running up an down so my dentist told me I will  need to have it pulled and then get a implant.  Note I do not want a bridge since you have to mess up two more teeth just to get a bridge.  Any way so to have the tooth pulled and to get the implant is going to cost me over $2000.00 then the dentist will put a crown on it which will cost at least another $800.00.   Is it too late to get dental insurance and if not is it really worth buying dental insurance at this point?

I am in great need of a dental insurance plan that does not have a missing tooth clause in it.  I have two missing teeth for over a year and just now got some money saved up to get some dental work done.   However I have been finding out that the plans I come across will not cover for me to get a bridge since I had the missing teeth before getting the policy.  This just plan sucks!  What am I to do?  Without some dental insurance I can not afford to pay completely out of pocket.  So is there any dental plans that I can get that does not have this type of clause?

I am new to having braces and thank you for the replies I got to a prior post.  Now my friends are saying that I am talking funny with the braces on.  They say I have a lisp that I never had before.  I am worried that it will not go away.  Well I talk normally like I did before after a while or will I talk funny the whole time I am in braces.

If  you are deciding between  dental bridges  or dental implants which would you get?  And why?   I am looking into both choices but I am just not sure.  Money is a bit of a factor.  I know the cost of implants are really expensive compare to a bridge.

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Can you replace partial dentures with bridges or implants

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Do not want to get partials

I just got my dental insurance though work about two week ago.  So I went into the dentist for a cleaning since it has been a while, and was told I have three back molars that need to be pulled.  That they were in to bad a shape to save with a crown.  The dentist then said have they are pulled and my gums heal I should get partial to be fitted.

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Looking for something to fill a gap

I lost one of my teeth.  I was wondering if there is some fake tooth kit you could get at a drug store or something.  Maybe a home kit. I know that it would not be as good or fancy like a dentist would make but then I do not care about that.  I would think there should be something like that out.

Ask every question you may have until you feel you are getting what you want and that you have a full understanding of what that is. I do not think that dentist talk down to us or try to make any feel dumb. I think for some people they just do not ask their dentist all the questions that they may have for fear of what you just said. I would say this if you have a dentist that does talk down to you or will not answer your questions it just may be time to change your dentist.

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.

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Can you see the dentist when you need to, and schedule appointment times convenient for you?

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If you have children, you may prefer a plan that allows a pediatric dentist to be your child’s primary care dentist. Since specialized treatment is generally more costly than routine care, some plans discourage the use of specialists. While many general practitioners are qualified to perform some specialized services, complex procedures often require the skills of a dentist with special training. Discuss the options with your dentist before deciding who is best qualified to deliver treatment.

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What do you look for in choosing a dental insurance plan?

Does the plan give you the freedom to choose your own dentist or are you restricted to a panel of dentists selected by the insurance company? If you have a family dentist with whom you are satisfied, consider the effects changing dentists will have on the quality or quantity of care you receive. Because regular visits to the dentist reduce the likelihood of developing serious dental disease, it’s best to have and maintain an established relationship with a dentist you trust

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Preferred Provider Organizations

Another true insurance plan, a Preferred provider organizations ( PPO) falls somewhere between an indemnity plan and a dental HMO. This plan allows a particular group of patients to receive dental care from a defined panel of dentists. The participating dentist agrees to charge less than usual fees to this specific patient base, providing savings for the plan purchaser.

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What are the ins and outs of discount dental plans? When it comes to dental discount plans, the good news is afford ability, breadth of services, and immediate coverage. The bad news is greater financial risk and responsibility on your part.

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