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Post by Kimby on Jun 10, 2016 13:04:22 GMT
The other interesting thing about the Nogales dentists is that they use 3D printers to make crowns!
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Post by tod2 on Jun 10, 2016 17:04:48 GMT
Now that is interesting. I think it shows advanced technology. My dentist (new dentist) seems a little behind the times. My previous dentist used to photograph the inside of my mouth and then put it up on a screen in front of me when he was explaining the procedure. They might have that but I haven't seen it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2016 17:44:50 GMT
Not yet seen in France either, as far as I know, although the fabrication of the latest crown was much faster than my first crown about 20 years earlier.
Dental fees are high in most countries, which is why I go to the dental school for everything. The fact that it is half price or less for things like crowns and implants is a major reason (normal dental care is free), but I have learned to appreciate over the years the fact that they use the latest tools and techniques.
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Post by htmb on Aug 24, 2016 1:13:24 GMT
For the next couple of days I can eat all the sorbet I want. Dental surgery tomorrow.
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Post by htmb on Aug 24, 2016 20:51:45 GMT
My surgery was much more extensive than I had originally thought, but it went well. The doctor seemed very skilled and he patiently explained the procedure beforehand, asked many times how I was doing during, and summed everything up afterwards. The surgery itself took about 45 minutes. I was very happy he gave me the option to just have local injections, and to forego the nitrous gas. The gas is something I just don't like to use, but I've never been given the option before when having an more involved dental procedure.
I guess it's fortunate the left side of my face and lips are still numb, even though the procedure was completed several hours ago. It's probably not going to feel all that great once the local anesthesia wears off.
I did get to see a new piece of equipment though. I'd never had my blood pressure taken with a wrist cuff. Since it was just slipped around my wrist, I thought the little thing was pretty cool. And I could see the readout without having to wait for someone to tell me my blood pressure levels.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2016 21:21:33 GMT
Congratulations, htmb, glad it went well. What was the procedure?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2016 21:39:27 GMT
I have never heard of gas used, proposed or even mentioned in France although I am aware of its existence in the U.S. Maybe it is banned in some countries.
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Post by htmb on Aug 24, 2016 21:57:38 GMT
Interesting. I've had very mild levels used when having surgery or having a tooth pulled, but as I mentioned, I don't like it. When each of my four children had their wisdom teeth removed the surgeon used an even stronger form so they each basically slept through the procedure.
What forms of anesthesia would a French dentist use for gum surgery or a tooth extraction? Just a local anesthetic? One reason I ask is that I was very, very close to having to see a dentist in France. I just hadn't realized it at the time.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2016 22:55:28 GMT
I've only ever had local anesthetic.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2016 22:58:26 GMT
I've never heard of anyone getting gas in Canada, either. I thought it was mostly for anxiety, not anasthesia.
I went into the hospital for day surgery for my wisdom teeth.
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Post by htmb on Aug 25, 2016 0:13:10 GMT
In my experience here with six different people, going back 40 years to the first family member having wisdom teeth removed, it's typically done in the doctor's office.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 0:41:25 GMT
Canadian health care. Plus, I had the worst impacted teeth they had seen in a long time.
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Post by mich64 on Aug 25, 2016 2:00:01 GMT
I have never heard of anyone being given gas where I live either. My wisdom teeth were taken out in the hospital but that was due to my blood disease. Most of his patients have there wisdom teeth removed in his dental surgery at his office.
Wishing you a speedy and pain free recovery htmb!
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Post by bjd on Aug 25, 2016 7:18:54 GMT
As far as I know, in France wisdom teeth are taken out in the doctor's office if it's just one or two, but if all four are being removed, then it's done in a clinic. My daughter had hers removed at the same time as a bunch of other young people (she was 18) and they were all in the clinic overnight, came out with ice packs attached to their cheeks.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 10:17:09 GMT
I'm keeping my wisdom teeth.
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Post by htmb on Aug 25, 2016 11:00:07 GMT
I never had wisdom teeth, nor did I have three permanent molars. The teeth never formed. I managed to keep my three baby teeth where the missing molars should have been until my early forties though.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 11:16:57 GMT
It's because of your peculiar birthdate. Your wisdom teeth will probably come in after another 4 or 5 birthdays.
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Post by htmb on Aug 25, 2016 11:37:21 GMT
Stop being funny. My swollen jaw hurts when I laugh.
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Post by htmb on Aug 29, 2016 15:27:40 GMT
Having loose stitches dangling inside my mouth is really disgusting. This just started last night, so I'm thinking they're starting to dissolve. I look forward to seeing the surgeon later this week for a follow-up visit. Hopefully, everything is healing the way it should.
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Post by Kimby on Aug 30, 2016 14:01:21 GMT
I agree HTMB that the dangling stitches are bothersome. I started spitting out pieces of thread while brushing my teeth. Was a relief to get them removed (though without any anesthetic, I was fairly uncomfortable during the removal process).
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Post by htmb on Aug 30, 2016 17:26:34 GMT
I'm hoping, at this point, I've managed to lose them all on my own.
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Post by Kimby on Aug 30, 2016 17:44:09 GMT
Most of my stitches were not the dissolving kind, requiring removal 2 weeks after the extraction/sinus lift/bone graft.
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Post by rikita on Aug 31, 2016 11:00:20 GMT
a. has a dentist appointment tomorrow - it was supposed to be two weeks ago, but i missed that one (had made it for the wrong week, having miscalculated the length of our vacation) - of course, with this one i forgot that it is mr. r's birthday tomorrow when they suggested the appointment. i hope she is allowed to eat afterwards, as i would like to get some nice dinner ... ah and i hope she now finally allows the dentist to finish properly filling the cavity she has in one of her back teeth ...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 13:25:01 GMT
I passed the factory in La Chaux de Fonds where they make teeth today. I should have bought a bag of them for distribution here.
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Post by htmb on Aug 31, 2016 18:20:42 GMT
Removal of my remaining stitches didn't hurt a bit, so I feel most fortunate. I received a very good report and have been dismissed by the surgeon. I've been able to schedule the next round of procedures with the dentist between trips, and I feel like I've made some good progress.
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Post by Kimby on Sept 2, 2016 1:52:09 GMT
a. has a dentist appointment tomorrow....and i hope she now finally allows the dentist to finish properly filling the cavity she has in one of her back teeth ... She's so young to have cavities. Do you use a fluoride toothpaste? Can the dentist apply a sealant to prevent future cavities?
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Post by rikita on Sept 2, 2016 5:59:16 GMT
yes, she is very young for cavities, and in general seems to have bad teeth. we brush her teeth with normal (fluoride) toothpaste in the evening, in the mornings she has breakfast at daycare so it wouldn't make sense to brush them at home, they brush at daycare but i have no control how they are, there ... i can ask about sealant but afaik it is not so common for her age (health insurance does not pay for it before the age of six i think).
anyway, she didn't want to open her mouth (well she opened it to let him check the tooth, but turned away as soon as he wanted to work on the cavity), but he said the temporary filling he made a couple of months ago still looks fine, so it is okay to leave it in and we should come back to check it in four to six months. i sometimes wonder if he is too relaxed about these things, on the other hand i like his approach of not wanting to traumatise kids so not forcing them into anything unless it is absolutely necessary. i just hope the filling she has really is alright for the time being ...
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Post by kerouac2 on May 16, 2018 21:19:00 GMT
I entered my next phase of dental adventures today after having a tooth pulled in January. Next month, they will install a post for an implant, followed by a six month wait for the crown. (I am already freaking out about the moment they fill my mouth with that plastic glop to get the complete imprint of my teeth. Even though it only lasts about three minutes while it hardens, I always think I am going to die.) Just for the record, the price of an implant here is about 2000 euros, of which my insurance will only reimburse perhaps 20% since it is an elective procedure.
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Post by bixaorellana on May 16, 2018 22:48:18 GMT
You are going to have to start doing some serious smiling to justify that expense.
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Post by Kimby on May 17, 2018 1:16:57 GMT
I have been postponing getting crowns on my lower molars because I never can be sure which of two adjacent teeth is the one that causes flashes of pain when I bite on something wrong. Both teeth have large fillings that are probably 50 years old, and both teeth have fractures that will eventually cause the tooth to break. But biting on the dentist’s bite stick produces no pain.
So my options have been to get them BOTH crowned, or guess which one needs crowning, or watch and wait, risking a catastrophic break that will leave an uncrownable fragment. I’m a procrastinator so chose option 3 by default.
About a month ago I bit on something that caused a major flash of pain, then a toothache for a couple days. And then a good-sized a chunk fell off the lingual side of my farthest back tooth, and INSTANTLY the tooth ache went away. I have had no further pain from that tooth and will likely wait till my next regular deanist appointment to ask about it.
It’s like an earthquake releasing pressure along a fault line.
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