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re: OT Dentists - Over-diagnosing cavities
Posted on 6/17/15 at 9:04 pm to 911Moto
Posted on 6/17/15 at 9:04 pm to 911Moto
I haven't had any problem yet for 23 odd years. My dentist always tells me to think about it b/c they eventually will get infected. Eventually isn't currently in my book.
The new hygienist told me to get them removed as a preventative measure. I then asked her if she's had breast cancer b/c I knew of a good preventative measure for that. She didn't think that was as funny as I did.
The new hygienist told me to get them removed as a preventative measure. I then asked her if she's had breast cancer b/c I knew of a good preventative measure for that. She didn't think that was as funny as I did.
Posted on 6/17/15 at 9:26 pm to 911Moto
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WTF??? That's exactly the kind of shite that is ruining the profession, and I'll do whatever I can to rid the profession of guys like that.
Posted on 6/17/15 at 9:30 pm to Cdawg
One of mine was bothering me and the dr yanked all 4. The top ones didn't look like they needed to come out to me, but frick I'm not a dentist.
How did human survive for the other thousands of years that we didn't have our wisdom teeth pulled as teenagers?
Posted on 6/17/15 at 9:48 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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How did human survive for the other thousands of years that we didn't have our wisdom teeth pulled as teenagers?
Do you even evolution, bro?
For most, the third molars are a vestigial organ, like the appendix, that has lost it's usefulness.
I don't believe in the prophylactic removal of all wisdom teeth. I only suggest removal of third molars that are not properly erupted, infected with caries or pericoronitis, or impossible to clean for the patient.
This post was edited on 6/17/15 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 6/17/15 at 9:56 pm to ItNeverRains
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Root canals are about the dumbest thing anyone can do to a tooth. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong. When a tooth dies, remove the tooth.
I got a root canal and crown 32 years ago that is still functioning perfectly fine, wish I had known this then since it was just money wasted!
Posted on 6/17/15 at 10:06 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
FelicianaTigerfan
LOL
Tits & Teeth??
You made my day
I practice south a bit from there
LOL
Tits & Teeth??
You made my day
I practice south a bit from there
Posted on 6/17/15 at 10:22 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
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I went for cleaning and both times was told I had a cavity dangerously close to a nerve. Told them I'd wait till it gave me an issue. 3rd occasion I asked how the cavity looked and he was puzzled because the XRays didnt show any cavity
Feliciana Tiger... I heard that place was over priced but from what u r saying sounds like a few integrity issues?
Posted on 6/17/15 at 10:52 pm to ruzil
Since there are dentists here, is there a such thing as dental anxiety?
I seriously get freaked out with people putting their hands in my mouth. It almost gives me a panic attack.
Im serious. I feel like a baby, but I avoid the dentist for this reason.
Would I sound like a junkie asking for gas?
Btw, who's a good dentist in BR that won't screw me?
I seriously get freaked out with people putting their hands in my mouth. It almost gives me a panic attack.
Im serious. I feel like a baby, but I avoid the dentist for this reason.
Would I sound like a junkie asking for gas?
Btw, who's a good dentist in BR that won't screw me?
This post was edited on 6/17/15 at 10:54 pm
Posted on 6/17/15 at 10:56 pm to blueboxer1119
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Since there are dentists here, is there a such thing as dental anxiety?
You don't google, do you?
Dental Fear Central - the world's biggest Dental Phobia, Dental Fear and Dental Anxiety Resource!
Posted on 6/17/15 at 11:02 pm to blueboxer1119
Probably 40-50% of my, patients used nitrous. A lot of people have anxiety about dental treatment, and I think men tend to be worse than women. No dentist should look at you differently for requesting nitrous. I would much rather work on an anxious patient with nitrous - it just made my job easier. Watch they don't charge you out the arse for it - it's not that expensive. For around 15 years my office didn't charge for it. After costs rose over the years, we started charging around $10 for it.
This post was edited on 6/17/15 at 11:05 pm
Posted on 6/18/15 at 12:19 am to Nativebullet
They try to sell everybody on aTMJ treatment and I've heard from several parents that they tell them their kid needs their tonsils removed because it affects their child's sleep. Of course then they highly recommend a specific ENT to do the work. When parents consult their pediatrician they were told the dentist was full of shite and should stick to teeth.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 2:41 am to HurricaneDunc
The good news is for about ten dentists in Baton Rouge, this is about to go just like it did for the cardiologist in Lafayette that was slinging stints to everyone whether they needed it or not.
And that shite is long overdue.
And that shite is long overdue.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 3:52 am to HurricaneDunc
I was thinking this same thing awhile back. I had never had a cavity before and switched dentists and she was making me get a new filling every couple months
Posted on 6/18/15 at 5:53 am to HurricaneDunc
would not doubt this assertion at all.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 6:35 am to HurricaneDunc
Posted on 6/18/15 at 7:43 am to blueboxer1119
My mom's a hygienist for Dr. Mark Porta and Scott Porta. Off of Drusilla. She's been there for 15+ years now. They are great dentists who take the "wait and see" approach with things that aren't as glaring. I had some cavities started that didn't quite get through the enamel. Better flossing and a prescribed fluoride rinse and I was good by next visit.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 7:44 am to tigerpawl
I went to a dentist a year ago that gave me a pre consultant price that was doubled after they used a scan, which they knew they were gonna use but didn't tell me. The consult price tripled.
Needless to say, despite their fine fine work and reputation as a great dentist, I don't feel comfortable in the hands of a con artist and a practice that can't be upfront with a patient.
This is what happens when you mix an inherently altruistic business with $ and greed
Needless to say, despite their fine fine work and reputation as a great dentist, I don't feel comfortable in the hands of a con artist and a practice that can't be upfront with a patient.
This is what happens when you mix an inherently altruistic business with $ and greed
Posted on 6/18/15 at 7:46 am to StrongSafety
Surprised you didn't have all your teeth pulled because they're white.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 8:18 am to FelicianaTigerfan
I can attest to Ruzil being a very good dentist and a great friend of mine. He actually discovered pitting on my molars from my acid reflux. I had been taking medication for it but it obviously wasn't working effectively since the acid vapors were ruining my teeth. I switched medications on the direction of a gastro and I've been good since then. He really helped me out.
The man runs a great clinic and I've seen him go to lengths to help numerous friends of mine who needed quick appointments for tooth chips and such.
He thoroughly explains his reasoning for everything he does and shows proof that it's needed. He's a very honest dude.
It's possible. I had to have mine removed at 25 because I was getting tonsillitis regularly about every 3 months. 4 times in a year was enough for them to see it was needed.
The man runs a great clinic and I've seen him go to lengths to help numerous friends of mine who needed quick appointments for tooth chips and such.
He thoroughly explains his reasoning for everything he does and shows proof that it's needed. He's a very honest dude.
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kid needs their tonsils removed because it affects their child's sleep.
It's possible. I had to have mine removed at 25 because I was getting tonsillitis regularly about every 3 months. 4 times in a year was enough for them to see it was needed.
Posted on 6/18/15 at 8:30 am to 911Moto
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Probably 40-50% of my, patients used nitrous
then you have just confirmed you were a quack.
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