jad n rich

The 6 months was up, 4 of us trot in for the check up and clean


Oral Exam $46

Single X ray film (2) $78

removal of calcius $93

Topical Flouride $30

Total Each $247

Total for family of 4 $988 !!!!!!!!!!

No work done just the family in for check up and clean.

See you in 6 months.

chris955

I'm afraid from experience that doesnt surprise me one bit, actually Im surprised it came in under $1000

carolinephillips

I'v just calculated that the check up and work I need doing will cost $8000.
I can't put it off, as it is decay and crowns falling to bits.

Ouch!

irishbloo

I joined Noble dentist and got 20% off.Teens are getting theirs done at school dentist.We also got other stuff done.Cost a fortune but I do quiet like owning my own teeth.

Sunshine7

Medibank Private covers that for the whole family - thank goodness (maybe depends what plan you have mind you).

What a price!!!!

WestLondonWelshman

Outrageous. I go once a year costs me £20 for an NHS check up and clean. My mum to thank took me to a dentist religously every 6 months for a check up as soon as I cut my teeth and made me brush twice a day. That and the fluoride in the water in Wales. Late thirties now and never had a filling in my life...Went to a dentist in Australia for a check-up once and he just tapped me on the molars and said got to hand it to you mate you aint got bad teeth for a pom!!!

fish.01

Yeah, our pretty average policy covers two free checkup and cleans per year for the whole family. Jad at that price might be worth changing insurers...yours seems pretty crap?

Amazulu

How much did your insurance cover?

HBF would have paid for nearly all of the stuff on your list

bingobob777

you're the mug, there's absolutely no need for a 6 monthly check up if you brush your teeth properly.

Once every couple of years is enough

BadgeIsBack

Interesting? I am no expert.

All my back molars are filled.

I went for a checkup for the first time in 2 years, and told there is no decay but I need fillings restored.

Some people I know go to Asia to get crowns etc done - and use 'Western' trained dentists - then have a holiday.

What has saved my teeth is the fact that I never drink coke etc and don't put sugar in my tea anymore.

pumpkin blossom

Yep, I have been to ask prices just for a clean. They ALL add on xrays. I don't want xrays! And they cost a fortune anyway.

Margaret3

We are delighted with our medibank cover regarding the dental, we are a family of four and pay $88 per month (get a slight discount through the hosp i work ), we are on the http://www.medibank.com.au/healthcov...extras-70.aspx
we cant afford hospital cover but this cover has been great for us for optical and dental.

both my husband and i have had quite alot of work done on our teeth now thanks to this plan.

campervanfan

oh no dont get ripped off & pay all that! I stopped over in Bangkok & had 1st rate treatment (mainly for failed UK root canal work) at a fraction of the cost- couldn't recommend them highly enough...all US or Aus trained.....Silom Dental..........worth checking out at least?

carolinephillips

Thanks for the suggestion, but it isn't practical for me.
I am getting $4000 of the work on the medicare dental plan- which expires at the end of November- thank you government.

I would not be able to afford the constant flights back and forth to Bangkok- and I prefer, with my condition, to have a dentist who can do the required anaesthesia necessary and to whom I can get to within 15 minutes if there is a problem.

chris and farideh

they are not going to use Vochures any more, it's going to be means tested as part of Medicare, this what was told to my cousin, that from next year she can use her Medicare card like when she visit her GP, rather than the Vochures.

Are you happy with your dentist I'm desperatly looking for a good dentist if you don't mind recommending yours to me.