My husband broke one of his back molars today while eating and he is out of state (we live in Texas) and is not expected home for 2 weeks. We have Delta Dental of Arkansas insurance and he is in pain. What can he do? Any advice would be appreciated.
2007-04-08 08:59:28 · 10 answers · asked by nwiebe36 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Yes, he told me that about half of his tooth broke off.
2007-04-08 09:06:10 · update #1
Definitely call the insurance company and explain your dilemma and hope they can refer your husband to a dentist near him. The longer he waits to seek care, the worse his problem can get. All the bacteria will get deeper into the tooth and become infected, which can cause a myriad of problems. If he wants to keep his tooth, he needs a temporary crown immediately to seal the area. This has happened to me and I needed a root canal because I waited too long and it became abscessed and infected. He could also get the tooth pulled, but depending on where the tooth is, that can also cause problems for the surrounding teeth by causing them to move.
Good Luck!!
2007-04-15 23:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by Aunt Martha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can call the 800# on the insurance card and ask for a dentist in the area that he is in that will accept his provider, and will see emergency patients. Almost all dentists and doctors hold two or three empty appointment times a day for emergencies. Have him call the dentists office as soon as they open and he should be able to get in and get it taken care of. If it has to be a day or two it is not uncommon for people to go to the emergency room for tooth aches, they usually are prescribed an antibiotic and some form of pain killer. ER doctors can also give the name of a dentist to contact.
2007-04-16 11:17:25 · answer #2 · answered by engholm 75 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Delta will cover this, but give them a call first for a referral. They will refer him to a dentist in his present area. I cracked a tooth and it had to be pulled, and I suspect that is what will happen to him.
2007-04-08 16:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your insurance company and explain the situation...they may be able to direct you to a place where he is and still pick up the tab. Most of the time if you go to them ahead of time they can help.
2007-04-10 21:57:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your insurance to see if it covers in or out of the US and in different states
2007-04-15 13:24:23 · answer #5 · answered by linda r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just have to get it done privately.. a filling may do, or a temporary one until he's home.
Better to get it done though and avoid unnecessary pain,complications
2007-04-08 16:06:35 · answer #6 · answered by paulpoulboy. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it half way Broken? I'll Edit this if you tel me alittle bit more about it.
2007-04-08 16:03:44 · answer #7 · answered by audreyjeromin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ANY DENTIST IN ANY STATE, IF THEY ACCEPT DELTA DENTAL CAN SEE YOUR HUSBAND.
2007-04-08 16:10:10 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
he could try to go to a dentist down where he is or the hospital
2007-04-13 16:50:24 · answer #9 · answered by Gracielugabby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question, really! -- jas
2007-04-12 21:33:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋