Do I just have bad luck picking dentists?

[Baz]

Never had a root canal myself - doesn't sound like fun.

My friend in NM goes into Mexico for his dental work and has been very satisfied with quality of work and the cost is much less. I'm too far away for that on my routine visits but if I ever had any serious work needed I might plan a road trip.

[71scgc]

Appointments at my dentist are made six months out. Three weeks ain't bad...
I had two root canals and crowns done about four years ago. One was about $1800 all in, the other was $2000, as the crown was unusually large. Dentist had to charge extra for the amount of gold in the crown. Both were molars. I too went to an endodontist. Had a reaction to the antibiotics prescribed. Endo said stop taking them, prescribed no others. Two days later, I had a bad infection requiring an emergency visit to the dentist.
Nickshu, you're scarin' the crap outta me!! I've had gum issues my whole life!!

Carter

[pavulon]

does your dentist have a boat hobby?

[cashflyer]

Have not heard from you in YEARS, Dan!!
You have a PM.

Originally Posted by pavulon

does your dentist have a boat hobby?

My last dentist had a Porsche hobby and still was not this expensive!
Side note: As a kid, our family dentist is the reason I became involved with Porsches. He had two; one late model SC and one old 356. (this was in the late 80's so I think the SC was nearly new)

[DonDavis]

Everything Cash was told is true.

First, let me say I know way too much about dentistry for someone that doesn't do anything in the field at all. My Dental Hygienist ex-wife ( she does s/rp a lot ) worked for my long time dentist, Mark, and the office manger is friend too. They're taking great care of me.

I had a bad fall a couple years and bashed my face badly. Blood sugar tanked, hello granite floor in a hotel lobby. Six teeth fractured/chipped, broken nose and a class 1 le Fort fracture ( I was lucky, actually, Google it ). The right side upper teeth were pushed in so far I couldn't close my bite. Surprised they weren't knocked out. The procedure to get the teeth back into a relatively decent position so I could close was a btich to say the least. Worst part was the anesthetic shot right in the front. Think "Marathon Man", ( Is it safe? ). That was 2 days after the fall.

Then came the long term treatment.
Temporary buildups so Orthodontics could be applied.
3 root canals ( another frontal injection, I had tears running down both sides of my face )
Braces came off a month ago, now comes the permanent restorations.
Long day in the chair as Mark did 4 crowns at once and prepped 3 other teeth for veneers. ( another frontal injections, more tears ).

I telling you this because oral care is ridiculously easy to do and tremendously important to one's health.
I kept my braces and teeth very clean. Mark said I have the healthiest gums he's seen in years. During my long day in the chair, there was no bleeding at all. My hygienist gives me top marks and says she enjoys cleaning my teeth. ( think spotless engine compartment for when you do oil changes, general maint ).

Oral hygiene is easy, ignoring it WILL get expensive. And for those nay-sayers, enjoy your option of dentures, or regular s/rp visits.

Just finished my coffee, I'm off to brush. Back in 130 seconds.

[Steve Carlton]

Nick- nice of you to step up with some effort and quality advice. I've noticed you help out at least a couple of times.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

Nick- nice of you to step up with some effort and quality advice. I've noticed you help out at least a couple of times.

+1

Another attaboy for Nick!