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Post by tom ๐ on Feb 11, 2019 20:18:01 GMT -5
Dental problems are frequently discussed at this forum. Others may know better than I. I have written a brief note, intended as a handout on caring for a temporary crown. May I have your criticism?
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Post by octave1 on Feb 11, 2019 21:02:20 GMT -5
So it was not about asparagus...
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Post by tom ๐ on Feb 11, 2019 21:18:14 GMT -5
So it was not about asparagus... Could be, if asparagus is chewed. It is intended as a handout for the dental practice I go to.
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Post by desertwoman on Feb 11, 2019 21:55:03 GMT -5
I would find that handout helpful tom ๐, especially about how to floss and using the irrigator
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Post by Mumsey on Feb 12, 2019 4:30:40 GMT -5
tom ๐, Just had one for 2 weeks last month. It is difficult to floss a temporary crown because they are weak and they are not polished smooth and shiny like the real thing. I did have trouble flossing, but the pulling through thing is better than nothing. I chewed on that side with no problem. I have had 3-4 temps and 2 temp bridges over the years. All held up as expected. l've never been given a list of instructions! Now the price of the darn things has gone up from $725 to $850! This happened during my 2 wk wait for the permanent crown. I got away with the lesser price because the procedure was started before the price increase.
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Post by tom ๐ on Feb 12, 2019 9:13:38 GMT -5
I have had 3-4 temps and 2 temp bridges over the years. All held up as expected. l've never been given a list of instructions! My opinion is that the cost of dentistry would be reduced if patients were given written instructions. I have had three temporary crowns in the last year. Two came off, and there have been other complications, not all of which could have been prevented by written instructions. There was an error in manufacture of the last permanent crown, and I am now with a temporary crown and awaiting a replacement. This is not unusual. The dentist told me that he had had two permanent crowns that did not fit the tooth so far this month, and that was on the seventh.
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Post by Mumsey on Feb 12, 2019 10:37:56 GMT -5
Maybe they need a new lab source? Iโve never had a problem
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Post by tom ๐ on Feb 12, 2019 11:10:36 GMT -5
Maybe they need a new lab source? Maybe they do. These mistakes are costing the dental practice -- a husband and wife team -- a great deal. They may do between 500 and 1000 crowns a year.
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Post by Mumsey on Feb 13, 2019 3:59:31 GMT -5
tom ๐, Next time you are there, you might ask if they have considered using another lab. Then again, the lab makes the crown from the impression that the dental office provides. It is crazy how expensive dental work is, but it's just like any other medical field. Insurance is great, but for a crown or bridge, it's still pricey for the average person to pay half. I don't want to think of the day I need bridge replacement. Life span of those is 5-10 years. I've had mine 14 years. Dentist says it still looks great. Off subject a bit, while DS was in Thailand last week he got an eye infection. They had been staying in Phuket with side trip to Phi Phi Islands, swimming and snorkeling. Then to Bangkok. It was there he went to a clinic at a hospital recommended by the hotel. He said it looks like a 5 star hotel, and it does! He saw a dr., had eyes flushed and got prescription antibiotic drops for $55. He didn't use his insurance, he gave them his card and they didn't know what to do with it. $55 is less than what most people would have paid in co-pay here in the States. I cautioned him about getting OTC antibiotics, which are available there.
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Post by tom ๐ on Feb 13, 2019 8:35:35 GMT -5
tom, Next time you are there, you might ask if they have considered using another lab. Mumsey, I am intrusive enough with my opinions as it is, and I have already imposed on them. Anyway, I trust them to do the right thing.
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Post by desertwoman on Feb 13, 2019 11:25:31 GMT -5
bridge replacement. Life span of those is 5-10 years. I've had mine 14 years. and you could have it another 14+ years! I have two permanent bridges (I had a primary molar on each side that didn't form a permanent tooth to replace it.) One of the bridges was done in the early 90's and one in the mid 90's. Still going strong! You just need to take good oral care and avoid destructive foods.
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Post by binnylou on Feb 13, 2019 12:02:28 GMT -5
I have a bridge that was installed before 1976. It is still in good shape. I fear my dentist will retire before I'm done needing a dentist.
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Post by SpringRain๐๏ธ on Feb 13, 2019 15:30:41 GMT -5
I trust them to do the right thing. You have more confidence in two medical practitioners than I normally would, especially if I had questions about their practice, possible lack of sufficient advice, etc. Over years of treatment with some practices allowed me to develop confidence in them, but I always had lists of questions. This became especially necessary at our first choice hospital, which declined in treatment after being purchased by a for profit entity. When I have concerns, I post them as questions as I don't want to antagonize anyone, but I do want my questions answered. If they're not, the practice didn't see us again.
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Post by tom ๐ on Feb 13, 2019 16:26:46 GMT -5
You have more confidence in two medical practitioners than I normally would SpringRain๐๏ธ, I am from a different culture where people have roots. I knew the dentist father of the current dentist and have spoken to his personable grandfather, also a dentist. When delivering flowers to his mother, I have been to the home where the current dentist grew up. I am not dealing with strangers. My gut feeling is that they are good people. That judgment cannot be made through questions. It isn't a matter of information but of intuitive perception.
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Post by dave9354 on Feb 21, 2019 19:57:15 GMT -5
I have retired from the dental laboratory business after 47 years as a technician. Most of your crowns today are milled on a machine from a block of zirconium. No more gooey impressions. Your crown preparation is scanned in your mouth and this is sent to the lab on the computer. Many are sent to a third world country to be made by cheap labor. The dentist pays about $30.00 for the finished crown and charges you $900.00 to 1100.00 for it. Some dentists have a milling machine right in their office and can make you a permanent crown the same day.
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