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Crumbling wisdom tooth

 
Crumbling wisdom tooth
Added: April 01, 2008 - 9:16 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Elmwood Park, IL
Need Dentist / Specialist: Yes  
Provide Cost Estimate: Yes  
X-rays Available: No  
Case Summary
Exam & Consultation Broken Tooth Extractions / Oral Surgery
Teeth: 16 
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 4 years ago
Last Cleaning: 4 years ago
Case Description
hello,

my upper left wisdom tooth seems to be crumbling in the front. the back portion of the tooth is fine. there is no pain yet but i want to get this taken care of before it gets worse. i have to be completely honest and say that i havent been the best dental patient as i do think i have 2 cavities and it has been about 4 years since i have last visited the dentist. i do not have dental insurance and am wondering how much this work would cost as well.

thank you for your help.




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Reply: Crumbling wisdom tooth
added: April 01, 2008 - 10:12 AM

Cost Estimate: $200 to 300 for consult, xray, extraction; restorations pending evaluation
Hello and thank you for writing. Yes, you are correct in wanting to take care of your tooth before it gets worse and requires more to manage. The fees to restore the cavities vary depending upon the material used (amalgam-silver, or tooth-colored) and the size of the filling. I would be happy to meet you and evaluate your dental needs, as well as to review appropriate, and cost-effective, options to accomplish the treatment. Please feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail if you have any additional questions or to schedule an appointment. I look forward to hearing from you.
 
Reply: Crumbling wisdom tooth
added: April 01, 2008 - 1:06 PM

Cost Estimate: $200-300
The removal of a fully erupted wisdom tooth is usually no more complicated than removal of any other tooth. You are correct in wanting to get it removed before pain develops since infection in that area is very uncomfortable. I would recommend while you are in the office you get a comprehensive exam and consider getting some treatment done (fillings & cleaning). In almost every case the sooner you get treatment for your teeth the better the outcome and the lower the overall cost.

As to the cost of your current problem I can not comment on the fees at other offices but at my office it would be about $250 for the exam, x-rays, and procedure (extraction). If you want laughing gas to be more comfotable that would add about $65.

 
Reply: Crumbling wisdom tooth
added: April 01, 2008 - 3:18 PM

Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
Hello,

With busy schedules, finance issues and sometimes fear, it is truly easy to put dental care on the back burner. The good news is that you are being pro-active and asking the right questions before your teeth get worse. Coming in to the dental office to have the situation evaluated and your questions answered regarding treatment and cost will help to alleviate any uncertainties you may have and give you a feel for the dentist and their suggestions. Developing a certain level of trust is important before you embark on any treatment plan in dental and medical offices. Discussing cost and payment methods also helps to reduce uncertainty. Please feel free to call our office and come meet with us and you can let us know what your concerns are and we can give you our professional opinion as to your best options. We would love to meet you.

 
Reply: Crumbling wisdom tooth
added: April 03, 2008 - 11:01 AM

Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
Thank you for your interest in dental services. You are making a wise choice to treat this problem before it gets worse. Unfortunately, the scope of my practice is limited to orthodontics and I do not provide comprehensive examinations or dental extractions. I recommend you contact a general dentist for comprehensive treatment evaluation. Thanks.
 
Reply: Crumbling wisdom tooth
added: April 07, 2008 - 11:16 AM

Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
It would definitely be better to take care of this problem before it becomes painful. It is difficult to estimate fees without having seen you, but the exam would be between $60 & 80, and the xray $104 so that we can take a panoramic xray and view all of the teeth at one time so that we can look for other problems that may have started.

Once we have examined you we can go over the fes for treatment required.

   

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