Dental Cleaning?

Question

I have to have a super deep cleaning done at the dentist which is covered 100% by my insurance provider. However... they suggested that I get a microbial wash which will not be covered and would be about $250.00. The wash deep cleans and is not required, just suggested and all I kept thinking was, "What about Listerine?!" LOL

It sounds like a complete scam to me but has anyone else ever encountered this? Please let me know.

Answer 1

What you are having done is scaling and root planing because you have tarter beneath the gums and have some form of periodontal disease. No not all mouthwashes are considered antimicrobial. Some such as scope are not, but Listerine is strong enough to kill some bacteria. We have patients that have had scaling and root planing done use a prescription mouthrinse called Peridex. It is however about fifteen dollars for the generic version. I am guessing that your dentist may want to place some type of antibiotic below the gumline such as Atridox or Arrestin. This can be expensive. I would go ahead with the deep cleanings, increase your dental homecare (brushing, flossing everyday), have your periodontal status checked in four to six weeks and then if it is not better try the other suggestions. Again dentist are not always scammers. When you educate yourself about the treatment than you can better understand why it was rec'd in the first place.

Answer 2

Any mouthwash is considered to be a microbial wash, have them perform a general clean up, tartar removal if any, and have topical fluoride applied every 6 months as required by any dentist.
Once the cleaning is done, have the dentist evaluate how many cavities and how much time it would take to have the work done, who cares about how much? the insurance covers it.
You have to sound as if you know what you are talking about, in other words : defend yourself at all times.
$250.00 scam, not everybody can pull that one.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I would be going to another dentist for an evaluation. You could have gingivitis and that requires a deep cleaning but I have never heard of a microbial wash. There should be a local dental organization that can answer your questions, if not a local medical association.

Answer 4

I would suggest not getting the microbial wash. There are many eaiser ways to clean your teeth without paying a fortune. I have never come across microbial wash, but I know it would be a risk to take it because things might not ALWAYS work for everyone.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I have been a dental assistant for 7 yrs and have never heard of that. The only thing I can think about that they are talking about is a STM, a deeper type of cleaning.

Answer 7

That sounds like preventative denistry to me. That is a good habit to get into if you can afford it.