Dentist changed appointment for root canal - family emergency
Lars
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Comments (23)I'm not making fun of anyone - but nitrous for teeth cleaning? Natesgram's response made me thing - I know in our area we have a couple of dentists who advertise as being for those who have a fear of dentists. Maybe you could look and see if they have a dentist like that in your area - someone who really caters those with a dentist fear/phobia. I have heard really good things about one here in our area. I don't like the shots but as mentioned with the pre-deadening, I rarely feel them. I do tense a bit, but know after that I will feel no pain. Dental work today shouldn't hurt (unless you do not have a numbing agent - my dad will do a filling without novocaine). My dentist takes great care in keeping me comfortable - even has pillows for the neck, etc. So I would just be frank and discuss your concerns with the dentist and from there. Interview the dentists! LOL...See MoreDentist Question
Comments (42)Ask a dentist and that dentist will merely parrot forth what he or she learned in dental school, and what has been repeatedly reinforced by the salesmen that sell the fluoride dental varnish to the dentist for $0.77 to $4 per application. This article gives 50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation: http://fluoridealert.org/articles/50-reasons/ while it is obvious that the website is slanted against fluoridation and some of their reasons seem weak, unsupported or specious, some are at least compelling. Such as: 11) Benefit is topical not systemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 1999, 2001) has now acknowledged that the mechanism of fluoride’s benefits are mainly topical, not systemic. There is no need whatsoever, therefore, to swallow fluoride to protect teeth. 12) Fluoridation is not necessary. Most western, industrialized countries have rejected water fluoridation, but have nevertheless experienced the same decline in childhood dental decay as fluoridated countries. 20) The highest doses of fluoride are going to bottle-fed babies. ... Even the American Dental Association (ADA), the most ardent institutional proponent of fluoridation, recommends that parents be advised that formula should be made with “low or no-fluoride water.” 41) The chemicals used to fluoridate water are not pharmaceutical grade. Instead, they largely come from the wet scrubbing systems of the phosphate fertilizer industry. These chemicals (90% of which are sodium fluorosilicate and fluorosilicic acid), are classified hazardous wastes contaminated with various impurities. Recent testing by the National Sanitation Foundation suggest that the levels of arsenic in these silicon fluorides are relatively high (up to 1.6 ppb after dilution into public water) and of potential concern (NSF 2000 and Wang 2000). 42) The silicon fluorides have not been tested comprehensively. The chemical usually tested in animal studies is pharmaceutical grade sodium fluoride, not industrial grade fluorosilicic acid. So yes the science is clear. Topically applied sodium fluoride does reduce cavities and is safe as long as you don't swallow it. Adding fluoride to water has basically zero benefit, isn't well tested, and is safe ... as long as you don't swallow it. ....See MoreWhat do you make of this new dentist?
Comments (60)The only time I ever had a crown put on was when my tooth literally broke partially off. Went for years with a broken tooth because of the cost and finally got it fixed when my dentist had a student dentist doing them for almost nothing. Then she dropped me as a patient soon after that because my insurance wouldn't pay enough. I thought that was weird. Had the same insurance for years, they only pay for cleaning and xrays, yearly check up. Nothing else so not sure why she dropped me, especially since they told me she wouldn't be sending my insurance a bill for any of that work since I was willing to let a student work on me. Had that dentist since we moved here in early 2000, Haven't found another one yet....See MoreEmergency dentist visit yesterday
Comments (21)I didn't notice that this was an old thread, but it seemed timely - at least for me. The dentist that I found in Desert Hot Springs is an endodontist, and he is experienced with root canals. People who have had root canals from him have given him the best reviews, and so I feel comfortable scheduling an appointment with him, providing he is available. I agree that a band-aid approach is not desirable, but I do prefer having the root canal done in Coachella Valley rather than in L.A. I really need to save this tooth as it is an important molar (#30, I think), and I cannot afford another implant at this time. The cost of the crown is bad enough, and when I had insurance, it did not cover the entire cost of the crown and paid nothing for implants....See MoreLars
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