I Need Dental Work!!

[Janet]

Thanks all...I am terrified of the dentist too. This dentist is so nice that she puts me in the relaxing vibrating chair, gives me gas and then also gives me a shot to numb the gums...lol. But this time....even though I'm a little frightened...I just tired of feeling that way...so if it hurts.....it hurts. I'll just get all the work done that I can and then make sure I go every year or twice a year if I have to so I won't have to have "work" done.

[paula1961]

Sounds like you have a wonderful dentist Janet!! You even get pampered in a nice comfy chair? Wow! Mine don't do that
Really it doesn't sound bad at all! You will do just fine And you won't feel a thing

Thanks Mama Betsi! I guess we all needed that reminder about the dentist

[gja1000]

Thanks Mom (Betsi)! I'll "try' to remember to call and make the appointment tomorrow

[Lindsey]

I need to go to the dentist too but I keep putting it off because I'm scared. I haven't been to one since I got my last two wisdom teeth removed just over 3 years ago I haven't found a new dentist here in the city yet.

Good luck Janet! I hope they don't have to do too much.

[Janet]

Good morning all! I went for my consultation today. They got with my insurance people and it will cost a total of $1400 something and my insurance will pay 80% on some things and 100% on a few. Anyway...looks like out of pocket will be around $656, so I said "let's get started".

I will have to have 7 visits. They will have to clean and scale (I just call it deep cleaning) and then I have 4 cavities plus I need one pulled. They'll do the work in quarters...every other week.

I guess they do it differently now...they will still do what ever I want as far as pain control, but now she has this thing where the computer administers the numb stuff and that most people don't feel anything at all. We'll see....lol

I'm really anxious to get the work done and to get my teeth white again. They've always looked like smokers teeth...so hopefully they will look nice when all the work is done.

[paula1961]

Yay Janet! I'm glad you got your consultation done and you won't have to spend a fortune out of pocket! That's wonderful. Wow 7 visits, that doesn't sound bad at all. Spreading the work out like that shouldn't be bad at all. Good luck. When is your first appt?

Take everything they will give you so you won't feel a thing!! I always have them numb me even for cleaning. It probably wouldn't hurt anyway, but I'm a chicken

[Janet]

My first appointment is the 9th of February. I never ever thought I'd say I'm anxious to go to the dentist, but I'm ready. I want this done so I can keep what I have for as long as I can.

I have them numb me for cleaning too, but this time...they need to go below the gum line so I will definitely be numb. From what the tech said...she really doubted I'd feel anything with this new technology. Like I said....we'll see.