Comments for Dental Care Portal http://www.dentalcareportal.com Dental Care Information Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:39:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on How long does a dentist appointment take that would consist of the following? by Mik http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-574 Mik Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:27:59 +0000 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-574 Call the dental office and find out. They schedule appointments very carefully and will have allotted a specific amount of time. Unlike physicians, dental offices are very anal about working to their scheduled times. Barring something completely unforeseen, they will be able to tell exactly how long your Dad's appointment will be.<br><b>References : </b><br>me, RDH Call the dental office and find out. They schedule appointments very carefully and will have allotted a specific amount of time. Unlike physicians, dental offices are very anal about working to their scheduled times. Barring something completely unforeseen, they will be able to tell exactly how long your Dad's appointment will be.
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]]> Comment on How long does a dentist appointment take that would consist of the following? by october_daze http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-573 october_daze Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:15:59 +0000 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-573 I would say 30 - 45 minutes for the cleaning since he hasn't been there in about 8 years. Then about 10 minutes for the topical gel to numb the gumline and another 5 minutes for the full numbness then about 10 minutes for the filling itself. I would estimate about 1 & 1/2 hours to 2 hours total. I wouldn't see any harm in going across the street to get a gift. Just make it back quickly incase the dentist runs into any problems.<br><b>References : </b><br>My sister is a hygentist. She says that patients who haven't been in for a visit in a long time she schedules them for 1 full hour for the cleaning. And I've had my share of fillings. I would say 30 - 45 minutes for the cleaning since he hasn't been there in about 8 years. Then about 10 minutes for the topical gel to numb the gumline and another 5 minutes for the full numbness then about 10 minutes for the filling itself. I would estimate about 1 & 1/2 hours to 2 hours total. I wouldn't see any harm in going across the street to get a gift. Just make it back quickly incase the dentist runs into any problems.
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My sister is a hygentist. She says that patients who haven't been in for a visit in a long time she schedules them for 1 full hour for the cleaning. And I've had my share of fillings.

]]> Comment on How long does a dentist appointment take that would consist of the following? by bettyaboop510 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-572 bettyaboop510 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:01:59 +0000 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-572 It's going to take a pretty long time since he need all of that stuff done.<br><b>References : </b><br> It's going to take a pretty long time since he need all of that stuff done.
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]]> Comment on How long does a dentist appointment take that would consist of the following? by Amber Nicole http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-571 Amber Nicole Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:18:59 +0000 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-571 the least amount of time you will have is probably an hour, just to be sure, why dont you ask the dentist or one of the hygenist, they should know about how long it will take<br><b>References : </b><br> the least amount of time you will have is probably an hour, just to be sure, why dont you ask the dentist or one of the hygenist, they should know about how long it will take
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]]> Comment on How long does a dentist appointment take that would consist of the following? by A W http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-570 A W Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:43:59 +0000 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-570 No more than 2 hours. You should just stay there. Typically, when you take someone to a doctor or dentist and they will be having anesthesia, even a local, you need to stay there in case the patient has a reaction. Even if he has never had a reaction before doesn't mean he can't develop a sensitivity to it. I developed one to dental anesthesia and now need someone to take me to and from dental appointments.<br><b>References : </b><br> No more than 2 hours.

You should just stay there. Typically, when you take someone to a doctor or dentist and they will be having anesthesia, even a local, you need to stay there in case the patient has a reaction. Even if he has never had a reaction before doesn't mean he can't develop a sensitivity to it. I developed one to dental anesthesia and now need someone to take me to and from dental appointments.
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]]> Comment on How long does a dentist appointment take that would consist of the following? by yawang0427 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-569 yawang0427 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:37:59 +0000 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-569 depends what you are shopping for... usually Dental office time varies depends on patient traffic waiting takes 10~15min then prep / xray takes about 5~10min regular teeth clean about 10~15min deep cleaning about 1~2hours<br><b>References : </b><br> depends what you are shopping for…

usually Dental office time varies depends on patient traffic
waiting takes 10~15min
then prep / xray takes about 5~10min
regular teeth clean about 10~15min
deep cleaning about 1~2hours
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]]> Comment on How would you get free dental care through your state? by nighttrain551 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dental-care/how-would-you-get-free-dental-care-through-your-state#comment-564 nighttrain551 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:35:59 +0000 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dental-care/how-would-you-get-free-dental-care-through-your-state#comment-564 Without your location it is hard to tell. Many states/counties/cities offer programs that help out people who cannot afford dental care. I am a dentist who works for a public health center and we offer low cost dental care for people. The price you pay is dependent on your household income. Most pay only 10% of the actual cost with a minimum fee of $20. The same community that the my center is located has a program where local dentists donate their services to those without insurance and considered to be below poverty. Again this is only my area. There are health centers all over the US (assuming you are from there) that have similar programs...you just need to find them. Below is a link: http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ If there are no centers close, your next best option would be a dental school.<br><b>References : </b><br>DDS (Public health experience0 Without your location it is hard to tell. Many states/counties/cities offer programs that help out people who cannot afford dental care. I am a dentist who works for a public health center and we offer low cost dental care for people. The price you pay is dependent on your household income. Most pay only 10% of the actual cost with a minimum fee of $20. The same community that the my center is located has a program where local dentists donate their services to those without insurance and considered to be below poverty. Again this is only my area. There are health centers all over the US (assuming you are from there) that have similar programs…you just need to find them.
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http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

If there are no centers close, your next best option would be a dental school.
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]]> Comment on How long does a dentist appointment take that would consist of the following? by A Helper http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-568 A Helper Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:26:59 +0000 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-568 You want to go shopping? Why don't you stay there so if he needs something you can be there? It'll probaly take an hour but really, why don't you stay!<br><b>References : </b><br> You want to go shopping? Why don't you stay there so if he needs something you can be there? It'll probaly take an hour but really, why don't you stay!
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]]> Comment on How would you get free dental care through your state? by bubblegum48430 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dental-care/how-would-you-get-free-dental-care-through-your-state#comment-563 bubblegum48430 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:15:59 +0000 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dental-care/how-would-you-get-free-dental-care-through-your-state#comment-563 Here, where I am, certain health centers offer dental services. You can't be on insurance of any sort, including medicare/medicaid. But they offer the services for free. For those who are on Medicare/Medicaid, there are dental offices that accept that type of insurance. There are also community services offered. I recently learned that there is a church in my area that offers free services such as dental, a pharmacy, eye exams, etc all in the church there. It's something they offer once a month, I think, and they only accept 20 people each time. Not all of these services may be available in your area, but services like that aren't advertised much, you have to do your research. Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> Here, where I am, certain health centers offer dental services. You can’t be on insurance of any sort, including medicare/medicaid. But they offer the services for free.
For those who are on Medicare/Medicaid, there are dental offices that accept that type of insurance.
There are also community services offered. I recently learned that there is a church in my area that offers free services such as dental, a pharmacy, eye exams, etc all in the church there. It’s something they offer once a month, I think, and they only accept 20 people each time.
Not all of these services may be available in your area, but services like that aren’t advertised much, you have to do your research.
Good luck!
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]]> Comment on How long does a dentist appointment take that would consist of the following? by Vae_Victis http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-567 Vae_Victis Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:46:59 +0000 http://www.dentalcareportal.com/dentist/how-long-does-a-dentist-appointment-take-that-would-consist-of-the-following#comment-567 I would guess no more than 2 hours as typically that's as long as they want someone in one sitting.<br><b>References : </b><br> I would guess no more than 2 hours as typically that's as long as they want someone in one sitting.
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