Discussion Topic |
|
This thread has been locked |
micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 24, 2015 - 03:55pm PT
|
ECF,
I'm that guy. The fifth of the 4 outta 5 dentists who recommend anything. I chew Hubba Bubba. Sugar free gum is for lightweights who drink Zima and smoke e-cigarettes.
|
|
Tobia
Social climber
Denial
|
|
|
Mar 24, 2015 - 03:59pm PT
|
micronut, you skipped right over my question, is that a hint?
|
|
SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
|
|
Oh! Seeing this pop up again. I gotta say that root canal I had was the best damn thing I ever did. I want to get more on some sensitive teeth. But at $1500 a pop my dental insurance evaporates fast.
I'm a believer.
Susan
|
|
Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
|
|
Just saw tooth's post from November 2012 on the first page.
I didn't know that you had to be jewish to be a dentist.
|
|
Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
|
|
I'm waiting for the Geneticist who can combine shark teeth with humans so that when one chomper goes bad another rotates into place.
And another thing - there should be a law restricting the finger size of Dentists so the dude with the Truck Driver digits gets cut on day one!
And once again - whoever invented the Rubber Dam should be burned at the stake!
|
|
Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
|
|
Yeah, I still have all my teeth.
Because I saved them.
|
|
cleo
Social climber
wherever you go, there you are
|
|
|
Oct 19, 2015 - 01:13pm PT
|
Ok, time to chime in!
My 2 front upper canines are baby teeth - no adult teeth ever existed. I had a 3rd baby tooth, but it got pulled when I was a teenager (and a bridge put in). After that, the dentist, being surprised at how solid the worst baby tooth was that he pulled, suggested I leave the others alone for a while. So I did.
It's now time to do something! Both teeth are dead, and one finally broke off, so I look like a hillbilly. Otherwise, they don't bother me.
So... implants....
 How does one go about choosing a dentist or specialist to do such work in a new town (I'm moving to Sacramento)?
I've got TWO to do... should I do them both at the same time? Would it save any money to do so?
What do you think about the "Dental School" option - being a guinea pig for students under expert supervision, to save money?
Does it really take 6-12 months for the whole process?
Does it still cost $3-$4k, or have prices gone up :(?
|
|
steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
|
|
|
Oct 19, 2015 - 01:45pm PT
|
My wife and I are lucky.
My son's wife is a dentist, and I might add, she graduated top in her class at UPENN.
|
|
micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 19, 2015 - 05:04pm PT
|
Cleo,
First off, I see from your photo that you are an alpine climber. Good news. Just leave the front teeth out, most alpine climbers don't have a full set.
In the event you eventually want to date or marry....or chew solid food, lets get you set up with some implants. They should end up looking beautiful and will last you a lifetime if done right.
#1. ONLY SEE A SPECIALIST! Not a general dentist who "likes to place implants." Stick with a Periodontist (what I do) or an oral surgeon and have a good general dentist do the pretty porcelain tooth part.
How does one go about choosing a dentist or specialist to do such work in a new town (I'm moving to Sacramento)?
How does one go about choosing a dentist or specialist to do such work in a new town (I'm moving to Sacramento)? Look at GOOGLE reviews and Angie's list reviews. Google "dental implants, Sacramento" or "Periodontists, Sacramento." They can be faked, but they give you a good idea. Go do a meet and greet....expect to pay a couple hundred bucks, but hear him out and get a feel for his bedside personality. Then ask him to help you find a general dentist. Specialists tend to work with dentists who know their craft. Remember, you need the surgery to go well, and the crown part to be pretty. That takes a team.
-I've got TWO to do... should I do them both at the same time? Would it save any money to do so? It will not save you money, and you might get a better "color match" by doing both since the porcelain is "baked" at the same time and processed at the same time. But if you can only do one at a time that is totally understandable. These things get expensive. Just have the general dentist make you a really good looking temporary clear retainer or something to have throughout the process. These only cost a couple hundred bucks.....you should never go toothless these days.
-What do you think about the "Dental School" option - being a guinea pig for students under expert supervision, to save money? This is a great option. UOP dental school dept of Periodontics. Or UCSan Fran. Both are great options. Much cheaper, and the resident program will turn out really nice work (they are doctors but still resident students by that point) but the process is much longer.
-Does it really take 6-12 months for the whole process? yes. But you should be able to wear a temp the entire time.
-Does it still cost $3-$4k, or have prices gone up :(? That is probably a fair estimate per tooth. Yucky, I know, but a lifelong investment and a true quality of life issue. Take your time, save up, finance a bit if you need to......but keep moving forward. Moving toward health is way better than moving toward decline. Even if it takes time. Think of it as a big wall.....this ain't a sport route.
Good luck, and let me know if I can be of any more help.
Scott
|
|
SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
|
|
|
Oct 19, 2015 - 05:11pm PT
|
Thank you again Scott, for the handholding you gave me last spring about the root canal I needed. Went to a specialist, so so worth it.
Having said that I highly recommend whatever advice you give (at least involving dentistry ;)
Susan
|
|
cleo
Social climber
wherever you go, there you are
|
|
Thanks Scott, just checked back in. Need to get on this!
Cheers,
Val
|
|
christoph benells
Trad climber
Tahoma, Ca
|
|
micro nut-
hello, i was wondering if you know anyone who has done home dental work.
I have two cavities that seem like i could get my dremel out and grind them away.
what do you fill them in with?
this is not a joke, well kind of, but i am serious that i think i could do it myself.
p.s. i lived in clovis for many years of my young life, over on armstrong and nees.
|
|
guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
|
|
Guido and dremel tool and old friend on old Junk in good old Samoa, circa 1974.....................
|
|
cleo
Social climber
wherever you go, there you are
|
|
|
Nov 12, 2015 - 10:43pm PT
|
Huh, how do you tell if a dentist is a periodontist vs a regular dentist who like to do implants?
(Can any dentist say they are a periodontist, and if some, why would a regular dentist who likes to do implants not just add periodontist to their title or specialty?)
|
|
Karen
Trad climber
Casper, Wyoming
|
|
|
Nov 13, 2015 - 07:24am PT
|
Just had bad is sugar on one's teeth? I have a serious addiction to gummy worms! But I worry that the sugar is doing damage.
Please let me know. Thanks, Karen
|
|
The Chief
climber
Down the hill & across the Valley from......
|
|
|
Nov 13, 2015 - 07:29am PT
|
Hey Doc "Nut"... whatdaya think of my smile?
|
|
micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Nov 13, 2015 - 08:09am PT
|
Cleo. That's an easy one. A periodontist of oral surgeon has a sign saying "practice limited to _." Or just ask. Are you a board certified Periodontist, oral surgeon, etc....
Or just ask 'em "are you a dentist or a specialist?" Or use GOOGLE.
Karen. I like gummy bears too. Just brush and floss normally and you'll be fine!
Chief....That trut needs floss STAT!
|
|
|
SuperTopo on the Web
|
Let us know!