Shock at dentist !!
Sep 8th 2006, 3:20 am
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Shock at dentist !!
Went to the dentist last night for a check-up and clean, my first visit since being in Oz.
I always went to the dentist every 6 months in UK and have never had any problems, not even a filling. She said I had good teeth and there weren't any issues when I saw her before leaving last year.
So got a shock last night to be told I need FOUR fillings !! Can you usually tell (ie. teeth hurt) if you need a filling? I just can't believe that in a year I suddenly need to get 4 fillings. Cost $109 for about 10 minutes for a check-up and clean so didn't hang around to find out the cost of the fillings.
Do you think I should get a second opinion?
I always went to the dentist every 6 months in UK and have never had any problems, not even a filling. She said I had good teeth and there weren't any issues when I saw her before leaving last year.
So got a shock last night to be told I need FOUR fillings !! Can you usually tell (ie. teeth hurt) if you need a filling? I just can't believe that in a year I suddenly need to get 4 fillings. Cost $109 for about 10 minutes for a check-up and clean so didn't hang around to find out the cost of the fillings.
Do you think I should get a second opinion?
Sep 8th 2006, 3:22 am
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
Originally Posted by Judes2308
Went to the dentist last night for a check-up and clean, my first visit since being in Oz.
I always went to the dentist every 6 months in UK and have never had any problems, not even a filling. She said I had good teeth and there weren't any issues when I saw her before leaving last year.
So got a shock last night to be told I need FOUR fillings !! Can you usually tell (ie. teeth hurt) if you need a filling? I just can't believe that in a year I suddenly need to get 4 fillings. Cost $109 for about 10 minutes for a check-up and clean so didn't hang around to find out the cost of the fillings.
Do you think I should get a second opinion?
I always went to the dentist every 6 months in UK and have never had any problems, not even a filling. She said I had good teeth and there weren't any issues when I saw her before leaving last year.
So got a shock last night to be told I need FOUR fillings !! Can you usually tell (ie. teeth hurt) if you need a filling? I just can't believe that in a year I suddenly need to get 4 fillings. Cost $109 for about 10 minutes for a check-up and clean so didn't hang around to find out the cost of the fillings.
Do you think I should get a second opinion?
I would, either that or wait til they hurt
Sep 8th 2006, 4:01 am
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
Originally Posted by Judes2308
Went to the dentist last night for a check-up and clean, my first visit since being in Oz.
I always went to the dentist every 6 months in UK and have never had any problems, not even a filling. She said I had good teeth and there weren't any issues when I saw her before leaving last year.
So got a shock last night to be told I need FOUR fillings !! Can you usually tell (ie. teeth hurt) if you need a filling? I just can't believe that in a year I suddenly need to get 4 fillings. Cost $109 for about 10 minutes for a check-up and clean so didn't hang around to find out the cost of the fillings.
Do you think I should get a second opinion?
I always went to the dentist every 6 months in UK and have never had any problems, not even a filling. She said I had good teeth and there weren't any issues when I saw her before leaving last year.
So got a shock last night to be told I need FOUR fillings !! Can you usually tell (ie. teeth hurt) if you need a filling? I just can't believe that in a year I suddenly need to get 4 fillings. Cost $109 for about 10 minutes for a check-up and clean so didn't hang around to find out the cost of the fillings.
Do you think I should get a second opinion?
A had a very keen dentist tell me i needed some fillings done ,when I told him to leave them and i would get a 2nd opinion ( he didn't even take an xray !)
He got very shitty , oh and surprise the 2nd opinion was all clear !
Sep 8th 2006, 4:03 am
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
Originally Posted by Perthforme
A had a very keen dentist tell me i needed some fillings done ,when I told him to leave them and i would get a 2nd opinion ( he didn't even take an xray !)
He got very shitty , oh and surprise the 2nd opinion was all clear !
Sep 8th 2006, 4:06 am
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
Hope that you reported that dentist to whatever the Dental association is called.
Sep 8th 2006, 4:14 am
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
Originally Posted by Perthforme
had the 2nd check up at the same dentist surgery about 2 years later after i noticed the other one had gone . He wasn't very popular i understand , but didn't report him !
Sep 8th 2006, 4:20 am
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
Hey Ozzidoc, you're a Geelong girl aren't you? Any recommendations for my second opinion?!
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Sep 9th 2006, 9:50 am
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
Hi Judes
Our first visits to the dentist cost a fortune! All four of us had a check up, I had to have two fillings that the Uk dentist said were fine as no problems with the teeth as yet, daughter had two tiny fillings one of which has come out and we had to pay again for the repair $86!!!! - couldn't believe it!!! Husband had a clean and polish and says he wont have another as his teeth have become very sensitive. Total cost of appointments was just over $900....incredible! I wonder if we have the same dentist. Is it in Belmont by any chance??
Hope to see you soon!
Cazzy
Our first visits to the dentist cost a fortune! All four of us had a check up, I had to have two fillings that the Uk dentist said were fine as no problems with the teeth as yet, daughter had two tiny fillings one of which has come out and we had to pay again for the repair $86!!!! - couldn't believe it!!! Husband had a clean and polish and says he wont have another as his teeth have become very sensitive. Total cost of appointments was just over $900....incredible! I wonder if we have the same dentist. Is it in Belmont by any chance??
Hope to see you soon!
Cazzy
Sep 9th 2006, 12:02 pm
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
Originally Posted by Judes2308
Went to the dentist last night for a check-up and clean, my first visit since being in Oz.
I always went to the dentist every 6 months in UK and have never had any problems, not even a filling. She said I had good teeth and there weren't any issues when I saw her before leaving last year.
So got a shock last night to be told I need FOUR fillings !! Can you usually tell (ie. teeth hurt) if you need a filling? I just can't believe that in a year I suddenly need to get 4 fillings. Cost $109 for about 10 minutes for a check-up and clean so didn't hang around to find out the cost of the fillings.
Do you think I should get a second opinion?
I always went to the dentist every 6 months in UK and have never had any problems, not even a filling. She said I had good teeth and there weren't any issues when I saw her before leaving last year.
So got a shock last night to be told I need FOUR fillings !! Can you usually tell (ie. teeth hurt) if you need a filling? I just can't believe that in a year I suddenly need to get 4 fillings. Cost $109 for about 10 minutes for a check-up and clean so didn't hang around to find out the cost of the fillings.
Do you think I should get a second opinion?
Sep 9th 2006, 12:15 pm
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
Originally Posted by MD09
Have a look at the teeth of the average english person compared to those of an aussie. Enough said - You need the fillings.
Sep 9th 2006, 12:25 pm
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
Originally Posted by tabby
English Teeth ---->
You speaka da english?
Last edited by MD09; Sep 9th 2006 at 12:29 pm.
Sep 9th 2006, 6:54 pm
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
Originally Posted by MD09
Aussie teeth ---->
English Teeth ---->
You speaka da english?
English Teeth ---->
You speaka da english?
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Sep 9th 2006, 7:36 pm
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
Originally Posted by Judes2308
Went to the dentist last night for a check-up and clean, my first visit since being in Oz.
I always went to the dentist every 6 months in UK and have never had any problems, not even a filling. She said I had good teeth and there weren't any issues when I saw her before leaving last year.
So got a shock last night to be told I need FOUR fillings !! Can you usually tell (ie. teeth hurt) if you need a filling? I just can't believe that in a year I suddenly need to get 4 fillings. Cost $109 for about 10 minutes for a check-up and clean so didn't hang around to find out the cost of the fillings.
Do you think I should get a second opinion?
I always went to the dentist every 6 months in UK and have never had any problems, not even a filling. She said I had good teeth and there weren't any issues when I saw her before leaving last year.
So got a shock last night to be told I need FOUR fillings !! Can you usually tell (ie. teeth hurt) if you need a filling? I just can't believe that in a year I suddenly need to get 4 fillings. Cost $109 for about 10 minutes for a check-up and clean so didn't hang around to find out the cost of the fillings.
Do you think I should get a second opinion?
Sep 9th 2006, 11:07 pm
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
I went recently to the dentist,first visit $180 for check up,2 x-rays & a clean.
1st filling yeasterday cost $165, got another to do in 2 weeks time. I went regularly in UK & as I'd had children in 2002 & 2005, I'd had quite a lot done whilst it was free, so it's not like they'd been neglected.
We will deff have to look for a medical plan, expecially for the kids.
1st filling yeasterday cost $165, got another to do in 2 weeks time. I went regularly in UK & as I'd had children in 2002 & 2005, I'd had quite a lot done whilst it was free, so it's not like they'd been neglected.
We will deff have to look for a medical plan, expecially for the kids.
Sep 10th 2006, 1:11 am
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Re: Shock at dentist !!
Now without stating the obvious, but why didn't you guys get medical cover first before visiting the dentist?
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