I do not like to visit the dentist & it was only when i had to get some filling done that i had to go.
I would not mind going to dentist every six months but sometimes i think that it is a marketing gimmick to keep the dentists in business.
Is brushing twice not enough to avoid going to the doctor ?
Also if we chew Neem Sticks will that be helpful too in avoiding a visit to the dentist ?

It's recommended to go twice a year but that's for the general public… there are always exceptions. If you have gum disease (gingivitis etc) they recommend you go every 3 months. If you have immaculate teeth, have never had a cavity, always take great care of your teeth, you could probably get away with once a year. If you really care about your teeth that much though, you'll probably want to go to the dentist twice a year. It's not cleanings that keeps the dentist in business either… would you rather collect $100 and prevent caries or have patients come in needing a root canal paying $1000 for the root canal and another $1000 for a crown to cover the tooth that's now diseased because they let it go for a year with disease?

I would even be willing to be an example case for a dental office! I have very good insurance, just not enough to cover all of my work that needs to be done.

You can definately check our your local universities and see what kind of dental programs they have and see if they have med students who are about to graduate work on people who don't have the money or ins. won't cover full price for regular cosmetic work. It's cheap and I believe they let you do payments. The dentists/professors are there observing so it's not like they do it themselves. One of my friends had his teeth worked on here in Dallas at Baylor, and they look really good… Check it out.

Specifically, if a dental lab makes the crown no matter which dentist orders it, how important is it to have a good dentist?

The dentist prepares the tooth and takes the impression. This gets sent to the dental lab. The technician makes the crown according to what the dentist has given him to work with, If the preparation /impression are not accurate, the crown will not be, either. The skill of both the dentist and the technician are equally important.

I am disable and cannot qualify for medical but I need dental work really bad. What can I go to get help?

Try this website:
http://www.dentalplans.com/
Depending on what state you live in (just enter your zip code), they offer some dental plans as low as $79.95 a year! You can even compare plans to see which one would be better depending on what work you think you might need. Good luck to you.

I had to take my kids to a new dentist when our old one moved, and all records were transferred to the new one. They were going in for their routine cleaning, I was asked to stay in the waiting room with my other children. I then receive a bill for floride. I later find out floride is only covered once a year by the insurance. I called the dentist office to get some kind of explanation as to why i was not asked if i wanted this being it was not covered. Their answer was "we don't get involved with the insurance, we do what we feel is in the best interest of the child". I still don't understand how they feel it is okay to do something without at least asking if this is something i want, or can afford.

As a dental professional I cannot tell you how annoying it is to have our hands tied by insurance companies. And the worst part is that our patients listen to the insurance company and not the dentist!
There are certain procedures that are very important to do to help to maintain good oral health in a child. Fluoride treatments done after having their teeth cleaned is VERY IMPORTANT. But, insurance companies are only interested in the bottom line…. so your child is limited to the frequency of how often fluoride treatments are paid for. To get around being seen as deficient in care covered, the insurance company will say that they are not saying not to have the work done only that plan design limits the frequency of how often they have to pay for it. They do this with bitewing x-rays and full mouth x-rays too.
If you feel that your plan is not good enough… speak with your employer about upgrading your coverage. The plan is designed between your employer to give you some coverage at a cost that is not too high for you to handle.
Many dentists are getting very fed up with having to deal with insurance companies because they have their hands tied with the quality of care they can give to a patient… correction, the type of care that will be covered by the plan.
So, if you want good care for your child, stop being penny pinching! You can always find a dentist in your plans network that will do JUST what the plan allows and not what is best for your child.
As to your dentist not asking you about the fluoride, they probably didn't know about the limitations of your plan. In the future ask them to pre-treat all work planned before you go to your appointment so that you will know up front what your costs will be. Just know that most good dentists want to give good care and to do that they have to say that they can't be involved with the insurance and that, ultimately, you as the parent will be responsible for all charges for your child.

I don't have dental coverage, my business is marketing and my smile is a mess.

In order to barter the value of your services should be equal or close to the dentist. So first look for a dentist offering free exams and x-rays, cleanings for new patients this is approx value of $200 savings and a great way for you to introduce yourself and become familiar with your new dentist and customer. Now back to the marketing part obvisously if you have the coupon for free services he is marketing but your referrals may still matter for discount for each referral and if your create an affordable avenue to mail out or distribute the coupons, cards etc. for a set discount amount. In addition you let him know you are paying privately (cash) and plan your treatment according to your budget and your marketing services discount.

For more savings on your bill you can obtain low cost dental care by enrolling in a discount dental plan for about $100.00 for the entire year! Discount dental plans provide 10-60% off routine dental care and expensive dental procedures plus select plans offer FREE exams, x-rays etc.

Now you have saved hundreds off your dental bill by combining the discount dental plan, marketing and coupon either way you will receive a treatment plan with costs and you will know how much to barter and it's worth to both of you.

Look below for a few more tips on how to cut dental costs

Hi, I was just wondering how long it takes to become a dentist after obtaining a bachelors in dental hygiene?

LONG ANSWER:
It depends on the pre-requisite courses required by the dental schools you’re interested in and the courses you’ve already taken.
Most dental schools require you to have: Inorganic Chem, Organic Chem, Biology, Physics, PLUS at least an Associates Degree (most prefer Bachelors). If you have NO pre-requisites completed for that particular school of interest, on average, you could complete them all in a year (full time). This is just an estimate based on average Dental School pre-requisite requirements. Depending on which classes you’ve already taken for your Hygiene degree, this could be shorter since some Hygiene programs actually require Chemistry, etc…
NOW…You’ll need to attend Dental School for a full 4 years to become a dentist (Doctor of Dental Surgery/Medicine). There are some accelerated programs that are 3 years but they’re few and far between.

SHORT ANSWER:
3-4 years if you have all dental school pre-requisite courses completed.

5-6 years if you haven’t completed all dental school pre-requisite courses.

I am a low-income resident of Los Angeles who needs immediate dental care. I would like to know of low cost or no cost dental plans/insurance for people in my area.

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Stupid question…

What sorts of procedures to dentist use to remove wisdom teeth?

Do they just pull out the tooth in the way?

Or is more surgical than that?

Not to worry….The dentist will do whatever is needed to keep you comfortable and remove the teeth…..
Modern dentistry is safe……you will be fine.

I need extreme dental work, probably dentures, and I don't have dental insurance. My teeth hurt and I can't eat anything without alot of pain.

Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.

Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.

Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."

Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.

Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.

Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.

Check http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.