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My Journey Towards Better Health
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I'm okay. I'm going to try to get to a dentist this week. The whole right side of my body hurts, on the same side as that tooth, and it's really scaring me. My right tooth, right leg, and right ear all hurt.
Good luck, let us know how it goes.
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We'll be thinking of you and sending good vibes.I'm going to try to get to a dentist this week. The whole right side of my body hurts, on the same side as that tooth, and it's really scaring me. My right tooth, right leg, and right ear all hurt.
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I just hope it's not too late and that it can be fixed. The exposed root & gum looks terrible, a gray color, I hope it's not gangrene or anything like that! I shouldn't have waited so long, but I didn't expect to be snowed in during November. The roads look clear now though, so I'll call tomorrow. I still have to find a dentist and then clear it with my insurance company. The closest dentist that takes my insurance is 45 minutes drive I think.
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Good luck at the dentist! This November snow is such a pain. It's clear around us right now, but we got snow multiple times near the beginning of the month and driving was such a pain.
*PRAYERS* and best thoughts for you. I think that once you get that dealt with you will start to feel a LOT better.I just hope it's not too late and that it can be fixed. The exposed root & gum looks terrible, a gray color, I hope it's not gangrene or anything like that! I shouldn't have waited so long, but I didn't expect to be snowed in during November. The roads look clear now though, so I'll call tomorrow. I still have to find a dentist and then clear it with my insurance company. The closest dentist that takes my insurance is 45 minutes drive I think.
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Thank you. I've got an appointment with the dentist at 2pm tomorrow. I only got the appointment because I started sobbing. It seems nobody around here does root canals and crowns anymore. I guess it's old technology? They only do implants now, but my insurance doesn't cover those. I called all the dentists in the area and only one would do root canals. But he couldn't see me until March. I started crying and said I'll be dead by March. So they told me to come in and they will look at it. It's a pretty far drive, over in another county.
Well, my mom always said whatever you do, try to keep your teeth. This was after she had to get dentures. Heartfelt *PRAYERS* and best thoughts and wishes for you.
I had the same symptoms last year. They told me it was the beginning of a tooth infection.I'm okay. I'm going to try to get to a dentist this week. The whole right side of my body hurts, on the same side as that tooth, and it's really scaring me. My right tooth, right leg, and right ear all hurt.
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If dentists are going to stop doing root canals/crowns and if dental implants is going to be the only option, then insurances should start covering them. Maybe they will soon, but I can't wait. If it was just a little bit of pain I would wait, but this is an exposed root and it looks like there might be an open wound on my gums. The root is sticking out, so the gum couldn't heal.
I hope it's fixable
Mine probably would've responded to treatment, but Medicaid only pays for extractions. Luckily, it was in the back.
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I'm on Medicaid too.
Dentists still do root canals and crowns, but it costs a couple thousand dollars. If you're in a rural area, it's probably hard to find one to do it.
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All the dentists here used to do root canals & crowns. But suddenly they stopped and it's all about dental implants now. I would love to have implants, but they cost a fortune.
I've had both, and the implants are really solid, but the crown feels more natural. It does cost a fortune. One year I spent $10,000 on my teeth. I have Medicare Advantage, and I opted for the no-premium plan, so no dental insurance. Now I brush and use mouthwash with a vengeance.
Prices vary according to the type of dentist you need to use and where you live. You could call around and talk to the receptionist for some advice about services offered and costs. I understand being conscious of appearance. Because of a broken jaw I started many years ago with reconstruction surgery and a lifetime of various dental
procedures including crowns and finally a couple of implants. If I had it all to do over, I would do it all differently. Implants have faults too. My main concern after being healthy would be comfort and decent appearance. Some implants can fail and the expense is huge. They can also require extra bone being placed. Yuck! It’s all being improved now but for the immediate concerns, get to a dentist and get their opinion on your best options. They may be able to offer you some options you are comfortable with using. Depending on where that bad tooth is located, a bridge might be an option. That’s something you can change later if you so desire.
procedures including crowns and finally a couple of implants. If I had it all to do over, I would do it all differently. Implants have faults too. My main concern after being healthy would be comfort and decent appearance. Some implants can fail and the expense is huge. They can also require extra bone being placed. Yuck! It’s all being improved now but for the immediate concerns, get to a dentist and get their opinion on your best options. They may be able to offer you some options you are comfortable with using. Depending on where that bad tooth is located, a bridge might be an option. That’s something you can change later if you so desire.
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I called every single dentist on the list they gave me that accepts my insurance. That was the only one that still does root canals. I don't know if they cover bridges. They won't do anything fancy. The card they gave me says exam, cleaning, fillings, extractions, crowns, root canals, x-rays, fluoride treatment. It's crazy that I have to drive so far to see a dentist. I wish I could get a different insurance.
