I have been having problems with my teeth for the last month or so. I just had 4 teeth removed because my former dentist didn't discover that I had gum disease. Now my top gums are starting to swell and the new dentist is saying that I need a deep cleaning asap. I'm already terrified of the dentist and now I have to go through this. Any one have suggestions on how I can calm down before going to have this done? Also the cost for this is 400 bucks, a 100 for each quad. Does this sound right to anyone?
Thanks!!
2006-08-07 17:30:44 · 9 answers · asked by shell7024 3 in Health ➔ Dental
If you have 4 teeth removed due to the gum disease , you must have chronic periodontitis?! That's the reason you need deep cleaning (scaling and root planning). You can expect some discomfort, but it will probably be much less than you fear. Although about half of patients reported feeling fearful of pain before they were treated, less than 10 percent reported feeling any extreme discomfort or pain from treatment, according to a poll by the American Academy of Periodontology. So relax.. take some Tylenol before the procedure should help!
Price really depends on the dentist (location, staff, experience..). In my office, we charge $60 per quad and $240 total but then again, we don't specialize in periodontics.
2006-08-07 17:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by Angela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shell...please email me! ibkimo@chartermi.net I just completed my 4 weeks of deep cleaning last Thursday! I can promise you there isn't a person alive any more scared of the dentist than I am! lol! But I am SOOOOOOOOOO GLAD I had it done! They numb you up before they start the deep cleaning...they didn't numb me before they started the regular cleaning portion so that was just as uncomfortable as any cleaning is...nothing you can't stand but the deep cleaning was fine...you mostly feel pressure...and just a little pain. I AM SOOO GLAD I WAS ABLE TO HAVE IT DONE! I HAD NO PAIN AFTER I LEFT THE DENTIST OFFICE! I was soooo scared to have this done...I was terrified! I almost chickened out! lol! email me and I will give you tips on where you might can have it done cheaper than $400! I got it done REALLY cheap!! They were amazed at the results even from one week to the next as far as my pockets went! You should have had the deep cleaning done BEFORE you had the teeth pulled...it might have saved them...please email me!!!
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2006-08-07 22:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
$100.00 a quad is it? Whew, that is cheap! We charge $215.00 a quad, so yeah I would say that is cheap. Also, if you want to save your teeth for as long as possible, get this done. There is no cure for periodontal disease, just treatments. It wont be as bad as you think, if you get a great hygientist or dentist.
2006-08-09 14:42:49 · answer #4 · answered by LittleMermaid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow you are getting a bargain. We charge two-fifty per quad. And sixty dollars per quad? Where the heck do you practice? I have never heard of anything so cheap.
2006-08-07 19:59:31 · answer #5 · answered by perioligament 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had it yesday and 3 weeks ago and my rght gums is hurting now and my deinst said to use salt water for 3 or 5 days afer you eat for 30 sconds. WHEN YOU GET THAT DONE BRUSH FOR 3 MIN NOW. BECAUSE MY DENIST SAID I AM DONE VERY GOOD YOU BUSHING FOR 3 MIN. AND BUY THAT PLAUE MOUTHWAS TO KEEP IT DOWN.
P.S IT REALLY HELPS IF YOU DO SALT WATER TRY IT!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-08 09:20:12 · answer #6 · answered by BENDER IS THE BOMB!!! (Fav show) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need a "deep cleaning" - and it sounds like you do - $400 is a bargain for four quadrants of deep scaling.
As far as calming down, maybe knowing that you are not getting taken to the cleaners will help.
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Angela, please write to me at swf08302@comcast.net. Please!!! I have to talk to you.
2006-08-07 17:51:26 · answer #7 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try rescue remedy before you go or try seeing Dr for something too calm nerves
2006-08-08 06:46:42 · answer #8 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a 2nd opinion.
2006-08-07 17:35:31 · answer #9 · answered by Tony T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋