My dentist recomends dentures,
Added: January 13, 2006 - 12:25 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Newark Ohio, OH
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Case Summary
Exam & Consultation
Filling
Root Canal
Crown
Bridge
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Teeth: 2,5,6,12,13,18,19,20,21,22,25,28,29,30,31,32
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: not sure
Last Cleaning: about 6 mos ago
Case Description
After years of not keeping up with dental care, no insurance or could not afford, my dentist says my real teeth, those that are left, are only going to make it another 5 years even if he does fillings, etc. I've never heard of this before. I need some teeth cut out and a crown on two and fillings. He says it will be aboutl 3,000 to do all the repairs. Dentures however , including all extractions and followup .will only cost around 4,000 I want to know if this is my only option. I can not afford implants. Thank you for your time. Teresa Lane
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Reply: My dentist recomends dentures,
added: January 16, 2006 - 9:26 AM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
Teresa,It sounds like you are looking for a second opinion. If you have had any x-rays in the last year, I would obtain copies of them. Next, you can search for a dentist in the Newark area or we would be happy to see you here in Reynoldsburg. Most dentist will want to take x-rays of your teeth and perhaps a comprehensive exam to figure out if your remaining teeth can be saved or you truly need dentures.Good Luck, and maybe we will see you here.Dr. Smith
Reply: My dentist recomends dentures,
added: January 17, 2006 - 9:19 AM
Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
Thank you for your interest in our office. After reading you e-mail your case does not sound like something we could evaluate correctly without an exam. This would be of no cost to you. We would be more than happy to make an appotment at your earliest convenience to disuss your case. Looking forward to your call.
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