I am planning on getting braces to fix my mild overbite and bottom teeth. I am 36. I am excited ; I have wanted to do this a long time. Today in a routine dentist appointment to get ready, I was told I need a root canal and crown to the tune of $1200 ( with my dental insurance discount) . I have to have the maintenance stuff done before the braces in December, but wow - I was not expecting that expense. I have about $3000 saved toward the braces now- but with this added expense I am down to $2000. I don't want to finance the braces, but guess I could in order to get started. I also have to have an old root canal tooth gone bad way in the back extracted- oral surgery for this tomorrow. That is $1100. This is getting really expensive. I am planning on an implant to replace the tooth that is being taken out tomorrow. But the braces have to be done first. ok... at my age is this worth it all? By the time it is said and done we are talking about $15,000 to my teeth.
Adult braces and dental work. How much $$ is too much?
It's expensive but so worth it. My self esteem was so high after I got my braces off - I couldn't stop smiling! I had really crooked teeth so it was a huge difference.
Most offices will do payment plans - kind of like paying a house or car payment. You pay a certain amount per month for X amount of years. I paid mine every month for 3 years. Talk to your orthodontist or dentist- they'll work with you to make sure that you get your braces.
Reply:I am 34... I was quoted 15k for mine as well - mine would include breaking my jawS and of course braces and resetting for like 2 years... i just think that in my case it isnt worth it with kid's college and possible new cars needed in the future... you should definitely get the root canal fixed and so on and if you REALLY need dental help just get another opinion... otherwise, i didnt think it was worth it for me... but you need to take care of the things you already know about... no need in suffering more in the future! good luck!!!!!
Reply:Wow, this really makes me reconsider. I'm 24, so I hope it might still be early enough that it won't be so difficult. I have a good dental insurance plan that covers braces for adults, but I guess I need to start looking into how much it covers and what other types of stuff I'm going to need to do prior.
Thanks for asking this question!
Reply:Yes it is worth it....I'm only 24 but I have seen my father and mother have dental problems....not b/c they arnt taking good care of there teeth....just b/c type of things that have went wrong....I know that makes no sense but I'm sure you kinda know what I mean right?? lol Well my father spent i think close to 5 grand on just his top teeth no braces and the bottom ones where fine to start off with....although his teeth wea never all that bad to begin with it was something he felt he had to and needed to get done for cosmetic and heath reasons!! I know money can play a big part in getting this work done but you arnt Evan considered middle age 36 is young and you should enjoy Ur life with a beautiful smile!!
Reply:I'm in university and I was quoted 7K for braces alone (20 months of treatment %26amp; this would be my second time having them). With the addition of the other proceedures you are having it seems that the 15K is a "normal" rate, although I agree it seems outrageous (especially when on the "student budget")!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Can I work as a dental assistant at 16?
I have my highschool diploma, and I'll be going to a dental assisting training center for 3 months, and earn my dental assisting certificate. It's state certified. I aleady checked. by the way, I live in Seattle Washington if that helps.
Can I work as a dental assistant at 16?
Seriously- you would need to check with your states licensing board. In my area, they will run a background check- if you are under 18, nothing would come up.
If your looking to get a state license there might be an age requirement. This is not the same as being certified. The certification step means that you are allowed to apply for state licensing (if your state requires it).
Good Luck. Hope this helps.
Reply:of course you can. don't forget to wear skimpy outfits.
Reply:not to be rude but not on my teeth you cant. i would not go to a dentist that hired children as his assistant. i do not care if you have your diploma or not. at 16 i would not care if you already had you dental assisting certificate. i do not want a 16 year old working on me teeth.
Can I work as a dental assistant at 16?
Seriously- you would need to check with your states licensing board. In my area, they will run a background check- if you are under 18, nothing would come up.
If your looking to get a state license there might be an age requirement. This is not the same as being certified. The certification step means that you are allowed to apply for state licensing (if your state requires it).
Good Luck. Hope this helps.
Reply:of course you can. don't forget to wear skimpy outfits.
Reply:not to be rude but not on my teeth you cant. i would not go to a dentist that hired children as his assistant. i do not care if you have your diploma or not. at 16 i would not care if you already had you dental assisting certificate. i do not want a 16 year old working on me teeth.
Where can I find inexpensive dental care in the Killeen, Texas area? Need work done, have very little money.?
I have no dental insurance, need to have some teeth pulled, including wisdom teeth. Hoping there is a Dental school nearby that offers free/low cost care.
Where can I find inexpensive dental care in the Killeen, Texas area? Need work done, have very little money.?
Call up a dentist and ask if he knows of a low cost or sliding scale clinic in the area. Sometimes dentists will donate work to low income people and there might be a free dental clinic that you can go to. If the first dentist doesn't know then try another one.
Reply:Mexico.
Reply:there are dental schools all around texas booking an appointment is sometimes a bit of a wait, you can try also checking with ft.hood to see if they can offer any recomendations or check with your county health center
Where can I find inexpensive dental care in the Killeen, Texas area? Need work done, have very little money.?
Call up a dentist and ask if he knows of a low cost or sliding scale clinic in the area. Sometimes dentists will donate work to low income people and there might be a free dental clinic that you can go to. If the first dentist doesn't know then try another one.
Reply:Mexico.
Reply:there are dental schools all around texas booking an appointment is sometimes a bit of a wait, you can try also checking with ft.hood to see if they can offer any recomendations or check with your county health center
Dental schools that do free or low cost dental work?
Asked this or very simular question earlier....Got some answers, but accidently deleted them...Someone nicely replied about a school in Newcastle and I asked where Newcastle was located...think this was one of the answers I deleted:( Please write me again. I am in Washington state, but any where in WA, OR, ID would work for me. Thanks, La Rae.... e-mail: lrae1us@yahoo.com
Dental schools that do free or low cost dental work?
The University of Washington Dental School has a low cost dental program. I went there for 2 years and it was great, the only problem was when I began working, I was kicked out because I couldn't make all the appts. You have to be really flexible to be a UW dental patient there.
The phone number for Patient Care is 206.685.1022
Good luck!
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Dental schools that do free or low cost dental work?
The University of Washington Dental School has a low cost dental program. I went there for 2 years and it was great, the only problem was when I began working, I was kicked out because I couldn't make all the appts. You have to be really flexible to be a UW dental patient there.
The phone number for Patient Care is 206.685.1022
Good luck!
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Can I work as a dental assistant at 16?
I have my highschool diploma, and I'll be going to a dental assisting training center for 3 months, and earn my dental assisting certificate. It's state certified. I aleady checked. by the way, I live in Seattle Washington if that helps.
Can I work as a dental assistant at 16?
whay not if youve got your qualification and you are able to succefully with the interview as well as capable of coping with the requirement of the job go for it. You are kin and really you what it guy........................................
goodluck.
Reply:You might be able to depending on your state laws. You'll have to find your state dental practice act for that information. However in order to do radiographs (x-rays), you must be 21. That is a Federal Law.
Can I work as a dental assistant at 16?
whay not if youve got your qualification and you are able to succefully with the interview as well as capable of coping with the requirement of the job go for it. You are kin and really you what it guy........................................
goodluck.
Reply:You might be able to depending on your state laws. You'll have to find your state dental practice act for that information. However in order to do radiographs (x-rays), you must be 21. That is a Federal Law.
Does anyone work in a Dental office in San Antonio that needs a Dental Assistant?
Looking for a Dental Assistant job in San Antonio. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Does anyone work in a Dental office in San Antonio that needs a Dental Assistant?
Try monster.com Good Luck on your search!!
Does anyone work in a Dental office in San Antonio that needs a Dental Assistant?
Try monster.com Good Luck on your search!!
Does John McCain Need Some Dental Work?
Apparently in a photo in Wisconsin when he was smiling wide saying cheese there appears there is a gap between two teeth just to the side of his front upper teeth. Any dental advice for him? If this is the only dental problem for the 71 years old man then this is very admirable. The most important thing: Does he have a good bite the same way he bites the Democrats all the time?
Does John McCain Need Some Dental Work?
BECAUSE HE DOESN'T HAVE NO TEETH
MC CAIN IS TO OLD TO BE A PRESIDENT
Reply:He need all kinds of work.
Reply:Seriously, some people here need a mental check.
Stop asking stupid, mean questions like this one or like will Hillary divorce Bill etc...There are so many ISSUES you could talk about..but no, let's focus on the stupid stuff.
Reply:Probably, but if I were a dentist I would be afraid to go near him, he is very fragile, he can break easily.
Vote Obama
Reply:most peeps his age tend to have false teeth, good for him for having his own teeth. My advice is for him to get those things corrected or filled but McCain is not running based on looks or age, he running based on his personal record
Reply:Yes, wood teeth wear out rather fast. The new models are much better.
Reply:Not as much as Obama's nicotine stained teeth
Reply:This question "bites."
Reply:Doesn't need a wicked bite, just brass coliones.
Something the Dems seem to be missing.
Reply:He wears dentures because the communists who captured him in Vietnam knocked out his teeth while torturing him.
Nice question.
Reply:Any physical defects McCain may have were probably the result of being a POW for 5 years being continuously tortured. This guy is a REAL HERO, a man of honor...something Obama or his cult followers would never understand.
Does John McCain Need Some Dental Work?
BECAUSE HE DOESN'T HAVE NO TEETH
MC CAIN IS TO OLD TO BE A PRESIDENT
Reply:He need all kinds of work.
Reply:Seriously, some people here need a mental check.
Stop asking stupid, mean questions like this one or like will Hillary divorce Bill etc...There are so many ISSUES you could talk about..but no, let's focus on the stupid stuff.
Reply:Probably, but if I were a dentist I would be afraid to go near him, he is very fragile, he can break easily.
Vote Obama
Reply:most peeps his age tend to have false teeth, good for him for having his own teeth. My advice is for him to get those things corrected or filled but McCain is not running based on looks or age, he running based on his personal record
Reply:Yes, wood teeth wear out rather fast. The new models are much better.
Reply:Not as much as Obama's nicotine stained teeth
Reply:This question "bites."
Reply:Doesn't need a wicked bite, just brass coliones.
Something the Dems seem to be missing.
Reply:He wears dentures because the communists who captured him in Vietnam knocked out his teeth while torturing him.
Nice question.
Reply:Any physical defects McCain may have were probably the result of being a POW for 5 years being continuously tortured. This guy is a REAL HERO, a man of honor...something Obama or his cult followers would never understand.
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