debodun
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My regular dentist or the one that pulled it?
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My regular dentist or the one that pulled it?
The one that pulled it.
debodun
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I went to the dental reconstruction surgeon this morning. He said I was a good candidate. but since it has only been 4 weeks since the extraction, he'd like to wait two or three more weeks before starting. He sent me to see the appointment clerk and she said "We have two appointments tomorrow at 8 am and 1 pm." I mentioned that the surgeon said to wait a few more weeks. She just stared at me and said, "Tomorrow - 8 am or 1 pm." I asked if they had any appointments in the time frame the surgeon suggested. She said there were none until the end of November. So I took the one tomorrow, but felt like someone had their signals crossed. Any why they had openings tomorrow and none for 9 more weeks? And, of course, they wanted full payment today - over $4800.
debodun
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That procedure today was more painful that the extraction after the lidocaine wore off. I have to take antibiotics, also. He also put stitches in to hold the post. I am sure the pain will ease up in a few days.
Butterfly
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Deb, does the empty space show when you smile? That would be a big part of the decision making for me about whether to get an implant or not.
debodun
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No it doesn't - it's a molar, but the implant process had started.
Knight
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Do you have regular dental checkups? I'm not a dentist but that looks like heavy plaque build up around a molar that has advanced rotted decay. We don't have dental coverage but we value our health so I'm happy to pay for routine dental checkups & cleaning.
debodun
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I get my new crown tomorrow.
That's what I was told after 2 extractions. But they never did move.
fmdog44
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What kind of dentists does not pull teeth?! If it does not hurt leave it alone and make an appointment to get it worked at a new dentist. I had the same thing happen to me a couple months ago. I am not going to my dentists until after March 30 the day of my second shot. You could buy a small narrow file and smooth it out yourself.
debodun
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Knight
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The kind that knows when he sees ongoing dental work needed. Did you notice the decay on the adjacent teeth? Most likely there are more decayed teeth on the bottom left side & top & bottom on the right that will need removed or work done.