Same old question: how to find a good dentist
in [Dentistry]
|
Prev: Cosmetic dentistry options
Next: NTI
From: The Real Bev on 28 Jul 2008 21:39 Mark & Steven Bornfeld wrote: > The Real Bev wrote: >> Husband needs implants. His sister and her lawyer husband have been >> happy with a dentist in Los Algodones and, given our experiences with >> "reputable" dentists, I don't think we have much to lose. Their dentist >> won't be back until September and we'd all like to get started sooner >> than that. >> >> Has anybody had good experiences there? The websites are interesting, >> of course, but recommendations are better. > > Most states will require that a dentist furnish copies (not originals) > of treatment records, including x-rays. Usually they are permitted a > "reasonable" fee for records duplication. Thanks, I gotta think about whether I want to do that or not -- I think it's equivalent to mentioning small claims court. I should have asked while I was there... I did just get a printout of their treatment plan: $13,450 and all I wanted was a cleaning! Is tooth-numbering standard? I might have problems in #4, 6, 7, 14 and something called "cerec onlay 3 surf ODB" on #29 for $700. Since I have only 28 teeth (orthodontia and wisdom teeth missing), I have to wonder... > Patient experiences with dentures can be all over the map. It is > certainly not unusual for patients to require several adjustments before > they are comfortable. Many patients never adapt well to dentures > (especially full lower dentures). > Your experience at the dental school is likewise common. Some people > probably shouldn't be in patient care. Treatment at dental schools > almost always takes a long time. I didn't begrudge the time spent with the first kid. Yeah, it hurts to have your jaw forced open for 4 hours, but the kid told me everything he was doing, got good grades, and explained why his needling was almost painless -- you do it slow so the nerve deadens ahead of the needle. He and Kochevar were the best needlers I've ever had, and the kid may have been a little better. > Obviously, if your sister in law and her husband have been happy--esp. > if they have extensive experience with these dentists (and you trust > their judgment) it's a strong recommendation. Made appointments with somebody else who will be able to take care of all of us, whatever our problems. They have the most professional-looking website, if that counts for anything. I'll report back one way or the other. -- Cheers, Bev ============================================================= In theory there is no difference between theory and practice, but in practice there is.
From: The Webby on 28 Jul 2008 21:43 In article <Kxujk.825$3l5.591(a)newsfe06.iad>, The Real Bev <bashley101+usenet(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Mark & Steven Bornfeld wrote: > > > The Real Bev wrote: > > >> Husband needs implants. His sister and her lawyer husband have been > >> happy with a dentist in Los Algodones and, given our experiences with > >> "reputable" dentists, I don't think we have much to lose. Their dentist > >> won't be back until September and we'd all like to get started sooner > >> than that. > >> > >> Has anybody had good experiences there? The websites are interesting, > >> of course, but recommendations are better. > > > > Most states will require that a dentist furnish copies (not originals) > > of treatment records, including x-rays. Usually they are permitted a > > "reasonable" fee for records duplication. > > Thanks, I gotta think about whether I want to do that or not -- I think > it's equivalent to mentioning small claims court. I should have asked > while I was there... > > I did just get a printout of their treatment plan: $13,450 and all I > wanted was a cleaning! Is tooth-numbering standard? I might have > problems in #4, 6, 7, 14 and something called "cerec onlay 3 surf ODB" > on #29 for $700. Since I have only 28 teeth (orthodontia and wisdom > teeth missing), I have to wonder... > > > Patient experiences with dentures can be all over the map. It is > > certainly not unusual for patients to require several adjustments before > > they are comfortable. Many patients never adapt well to dentures > > (especially full lower dentures). > > Your experience at the dental school is likewise common. Some people > > probably shouldn't be in patient care. Treatment at dental schools > > almost always takes a long time. > > I didn't begrudge the time spent with the first kid. Yeah, it hurts to > have your jaw forced open for 4 hours, but the kid told me everything he > was doing, got good grades, and explained why his needling was almost > painless -- you do it slow so the nerve deadens ahead of the needle. He > and Kochevar were the best needlers I've ever had, and the kid may have > been a little better. > > > Obviously, if your sister in law and her husband have been happy--esp. > > if they have extensive experience with these dentists (and you trust > > their judgment) it's a strong recommendation. > > Made appointments with somebody else who will be able to take care of > all of us, whatever our problems. They have the most > professional-looking website, if that counts for anything. I'll report > back one way or the other. What are you really looking to find here? W.
From: The Webby on 28 Jul 2008 22:13 In article <tmjiatroepidemic-CBF21D.18425828072008(a)news.west.cox.net>, The Webby <tmjiatroepidemic(a)cox.net> wrote: > In article <Kxujk.825$3l5.591(a)newsfe06.iad>, > The Real Bev <bashley101+usenet(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Made appointments with somebody else who will be able to take care of > > all of us, whatever our problems. They have the most > > professional-looking website, if that counts for anything. I'll report > > back one way or the other. Websites are important. So how much do you charge for a "website"? Webby
From: The Real Bev on 29 Jul 2008 22:09 The Webby wrote: > In article <Kxujk.825$3l5.591(a)newsfe06.iad>, > The Real Bev <bashley101+usenet(a)gmail.com> wrote: .... >> Made appointments with somebody else who will be able to take care of >> all of us, whatever our problems. They have the most >> professional-looking website, if that counts for anything. I'll report >> back one way or the other. > > What are you really looking to find here? Information about Los Algodones dentistry. I also share what I've learned. This is how usenet works. Do you have some other idea? -- Cheers, Bev ========================================= "Welcome to Hell, here's your accordion."
From: The Webby on 29 Jul 2008 23:34
In article <A8Qjk.3350$QX3.3093(a)newsfe02.iad>, The Real Bev <bashley101+usenet(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > I'm not usually this snotty unless somebody seems to deserve it. Ok. Webby |