Am I Getting Screwed?

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Stu - 22 Feb 2006 01:35 GMT

Greetings all.

I am a 57 year old male. I had all but five teeth extracted 6 months
ago because of periodontal disease. Today I went in for a "deep
cleaning" of the five remaining teeth ( 2 in LL and 3 in LR) and was
charged $114. As she was (I forget the term) "mapping" the teeth, the
highest number was 4. The hygienist wants to see me every three
months. I have no insurance and live on a very fixed income. I live in
a rural town in Eastern Oklahoma. Should I find a new dentist?

Regards,

Stu MacDonald

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letsconnect - 22 Feb 2006 01:43 GMT

> Greetings all.
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> months. I have no insurance and live on a very fixed income. I live in
> a rural town in Eastern Oklahoma. Should I find a new dentist?

No, that sounds about right (actually, a bit of a bargain compared to
other parts of the US). I'd say stick with it, it'll save you money in
the long term. Plus a complete lower dentures can be pretty hard to get
used to, so you'll want to avoid that if possible.

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kureforcrohns@sbcglobal.net - 22 Feb 2006 03:41 GMT

Sounds like a bargain of a lifetime. Fortunately, the teeth can be
saved? 5 of your own teeth are worth more than all the false teeth that
can be placed in your mouth. That would be a priority one would
imagine. In this case, clinging is an asset until the very end.
Gail, not a dentist

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Joel344 - 22 Feb 2006 14:18 GMT

We agree Gail, thanks!

Joely

> Sounds like a bargain of a lifetime. Fortunately, the teeth can be
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Joel34

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