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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / October 2004Dentist Opinion Wanted
I'm a 31 year old male and have never been to the dentist in my life. I finally went to one because I have 2 cavities in 2 of my top molars. At my initial visit, they examined me and gave a list of things I should have done. First is debridement and the second is scaling/root planning (4 quadrants). What I want to know is if all this is necessary. >I'm a 31 year old male and have never been to the dentist in my life. I >finally went to one because I have 2 cavities in 2 of my top molars. At my [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >What I want to know is if all this is necessary. We need to see your x-rays and some nice close up shots of your gums .... You can do it! JOEL >I'm a 31 year old male and have never been to the dentist in my life. I >finally went to one because I have 2 cavities in 2 of my top molars. At my [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >What I want to know is if all this is necessary. Only if you want to keep your teeth. -- W_B wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Take out the G'RBAGE >>I'm a 31 year old male and have never been to the dentist in my life. I >>finally went to one because I have 2 cavities in 2 of my top molars. At my [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >> >Only if you want to keep your teeth. Either that or its a scam ... we really can't determine which from here ....... > >>I'm a 31 year old male and have never been to the dentist in my life. That's probably why you only have 2 cavities to worry about. I > >>finally went to one because I have 2 cavities in 2 of my top molars. At my > >>initial visit, they examined me and gave a list of things I should have [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Either that or its a scam ... we really can't determine which from > here ....... >>>>I'm a 31 year old male and have never been to the dentist in my life. > > That's probably why you only have 2 cavities to worry about. Funny you should say that. When I was a kid our dentist filled my mouth with fillings, I never had any toothache or problems, but every time I went to the dentist he drilled and filled. Ive since stopped going to the dentist and have NO problems with my teeth, I suspect I would have been the same without the fillings - I've never eaten sweets, take no sugar and brush twice a day. From what I can see, dentists routinely abuse the mouths of patients to make a quick buck. It's tantamount to assault. Personally I'd like to go and find that dentist and knock a few of his teeth out for him. >>>>>I'm a 31 year old male and have never been to the dentist in my life. >> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >make a quick buck. It's tantamount to assault. Personally I'd like to go >and find that dentist and knock a few of his teeth out for him. Please ask Jan Drew ,,, she believes dentists CAUSE dental problems ...... >>>>>>I'm a 31 year old male and have never been to the dentist in my life. >>> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Please ask Jan Drew ,,, she believes dentists CAUSE dental problems > ...... Well it's perfectly conceivable that they do - on occaison. >>>From what I can see, dentists routinely abuse the mouths of patients to >>>make a quick buck. It's tantamount to assault. Personally I'd like to go [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Well it's perfectly conceivable that they do - on occaison. YUP, but both of us better make the standard disclaimer ,,,,,, dentists are no more honest or no more DISHONEST than plumbers, electricians, dry cleaners, postmen, etc. (What I hear anyway ....) Joel >>>I'm a 31 year old male and have never been to the dentist in my life. I >>>finally went to one because I have 2 cavities in 2 of my top molars. At my [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >Either that or its a scam ... we really can't determine which from >here ....... 31 yo male never been to a dentist likely has perio dz. -- W_B wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Take out the G'RBAGE If they are recommending scaling and root planing, and you have some PPO or HMO or discount plan which excludes benefits for S&RP, you may wish to get a second opinion. You should expect to pay something for the second opinion. You could get a second opinion regardless of payment plan. S&RP is an important treatment modality for people with gum problems. It is also a somewhat common bait and switch procedure. Only seeing you in person can determine if you need this or not.  Signature+=_-+=_-+=_-+=_-+=_-+=_-+=_-+=_- Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. Troy, Michigan USA .dr.steve@man.cuso.d.d.s.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > >>>>I'm a 31 year old male and have never been to the dentist in my life. I [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com > Take out the G'RBAGE |
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