No wonder dentists wear masks
Sep 9th 2008, 3:12 pm
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
I went to the dentist today, Check up, clean and polish, a inlay seal to the 1mm receeding root on 3 teeth. Cost nothing as covered by medibank private.
We all get 2 clean polish and check ups per year. Had a filling replaced last year and she did not charge me for it.
We definatly get our moneys worth as 3 out of 4 wear glasses, they have new ones every year gap approx $150 each, daughter has brace and i have to cover most of that but got $1800.00 back + 20% tax back on out of pocket medical expense which covers orthodontic work so not that bad.
Di
We all get 2 clean polish and check ups per year. Had a filling replaced last year and she did not charge me for it.
We definatly get our moneys worth as 3 out of 4 wear glasses, they have new ones every year gap approx $150 each, daughter has brace and i have to cover most of that but got $1800.00 back + 20% tax back on out of pocket medical expense which covers orthodontic work so not that bad.
Di
Sep 9th 2008, 3:33 pm
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
I went to the dentist today, Check up, clean and polish, a inlay seal to the 1mm receeding root on 3 teeth. Cost nothing as covered by medibank private.
We all get 2 clean polish and check ups per year. Had a filling replaced last year and she did not charge me for it.
We definatly get our moneys worth as 3 out of 4 wear glasses, they have new ones every year gap approx $150 each, daughter has brace and i have to cover most of that but got $1800.00 back + 20% tax back on out of pocket medical expense which covers orthodontic work so not that bad.
Di
We all get 2 clean polish and check ups per year. Had a filling replaced last year and she did not charge me for it.
We definatly get our moneys worth as 3 out of 4 wear glasses, they have new ones every year gap approx $150 each, daughter has brace and i have to cover most of that but got $1800.00 back + 20% tax back on out of pocket medical expense which covers orthodontic work so not that bad.
Di
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Sep 10th 2008, 8:33 am
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
Just got back from a visit to the prosthodontist (sp) and have been prescribed 3 new crowns to replace my older ones. The cost?
1st one $2300
2nd one $2000
3rd one $1750
Think I need a 2nd mortgage - and all I can claim from my health fund is the diagnostics, xrays and smalll charges..bugger bugger bugger
1st one $2300
2nd one $2000
3rd one $1750
Think I need a 2nd mortgage - and all I can claim from my health fund is the diagnostics, xrays and smalll charges..bugger bugger bugger
May 18th 2009, 3:21 pm
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
Just wondering if you got the Dental Insurance in the end. My head is spinning as whether or not I should get it and with who. And its so confusing trying to figure out what they will pay.. Cheers
May 18th 2009, 6:44 pm
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
Just got back from a visit to the prosthodontist (sp) and have been prescribed 3 new crowns to replace my older ones. The cost?
1st one $2300
2nd one $2000
3rd one $1750
Think I need a 2nd mortgage - and all I can claim from my health fund is the diagnostics, xrays and smalll charges..bugger bugger bugger
1st one $2300
2nd one $2000
3rd one $1750
Think I need a 2nd mortgage - and all I can claim from my health fund is the diagnostics, xrays and smalll charges..bugger bugger buggerTake care,
Cooler
May 18th 2009, 10:04 pm
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
Your so lucky! I went today to get a filling replaced and it cost me $525!
I nearly fainted when she told me the cost. The dentist hadn't even cleaned my teeth or checked the other teeth, just one measly film
She has given me an estimate for a check up, clean, x-rays and a splint (as I grind my teeth sometimes when asleep) and this is $800!!
I don't think I will bother with the splint, as I have managed without it for 2 years. I'll just have the check up and clean.
Why are dentists so expensive in Oz.
The amazing thing is, they don't think anything of charging people all this money. It's normal for them. 
I nearly fainted when she told me the cost. The dentist hadn't even cleaned my teeth or checked the other teeth, just one measly film
She has given me an estimate for a check up, clean, x-rays and a splint (as I grind my teeth sometimes when asleep) and this is $800!!
I don't think I will bother with the splint, as I have managed without it for 2 years. I'll just have the check up and clean.
Why are dentists so expensive in Oz.
The amazing thing is, they don't think anything of charging people all this money. It's normal for them. 
May 19th 2009, 3:53 am
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May 19th 2009, 4:02 am
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
Hi
I'm just wondering what's going on here, we have always had regular dental care in the UK but since being here have been told our fillings are rubbish and my two crowns have been badly done, in my dentist's opinion all of our UK work is sub standard
If this is true, then we have been ripped off for years in the UK or as I suspect, the Oz dentists are now ripping us off.
We have private cover and this pays for free check ups and clean twice a year (and the clean I had from my dentist here was an absolute joke, I used to have a really good session from the hygienist in UK) for all four of us but above that they don't seem to pay much towards the costs.
Sam
I'm just wondering what's going on here, we have always had regular dental care in the UK but since being here have been told our fillings are rubbish and my two crowns have been badly done, in my dentist's opinion all of our UK work is sub standard
If this is true, then we have been ripped off for years in the UK or as I suspect, the Oz dentists are now ripping us off.
We have private cover and this pays for free check ups and clean twice a year (and the clean I had from my dentist here was an absolute joke, I used to have a really good session from the hygienist in UK) for all four of us but above that they don't seem to pay much towards the costs.
Sam
May 19th 2009, 6:40 am
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
I'm really not looking forward to my first Aussie trip to the Dentist...
May 19th 2009, 9:07 am
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
Hi all i'm over in Thailand at the moment and got all teeth cleaned and five filled and much more for just 25 thousand bath and very good work, now i can smile again 
LOL, and they dont try to rob you.
LOL, and they dont try to rob you.
May 19th 2009, 9:36 am
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
2 years ago had tooth abcess,had antibiotics,tooth removed(top front) removable plate with 1 tooth.Quote was $2,189. Or over $5,000 for root canal. When i went to pay after my appointment they wanted another $400 wtf.Refused to pay the remainder,was hounded for 6 months but they eventually' let me off'!!!! Got a quote for 6 top front teeth and 6 bottom teeth on bridges wait for it $24,000. Would need to sell house for these prices,hubby said he would divorce me and i could pay it out of my share of house proceeds
Can have the same thing done in Budapest staying in spa resort for 1 week,flights and car trip to dentist for 3,500 pounds
might go for a holiday and get it done when we go back to Scotland to live.Oh recons he should still go with plan A ,divorce
Can have the same thing done in Budapest staying in spa resort for 1 week,flights and car trip to dentist for 3,500 pounds
might go for a holiday and get it done when we go back to Scotland to live.Oh recons he should still go with plan A ,divorce
May 19th 2009, 11:08 am
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
Check out this new scheme - seems a lot cheaper than the prices a lot of you are being quoted: http://www.nobledentist.com.au
May 19th 2009, 11:25 am
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
This thread made me look look at cosmetic dentistry for my two front teeth as I unwisley cleaned them with Bicarbonate of soda after reading about it in a paper I am considering getting veneers or something similar in the UK as they will help them last - worry about new ones in Aus though
Got a reply from a top Manchester Dentist for a free consultation so may give that a go.
Cooler
I am considering getting veneers or something similar in the UK as they will help them last - worry about new ones in Aus thoughGot a reply from a top Manchester Dentist for a free consultation so may give that a go.
Cooler
May 19th 2009, 11:33 am
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
This thread made me look look at cosmetic dentistry for my two front teeth as I unwisley cleaned them with Bicarbonate of soda after reading about it in a paper I am considering getting veneers or something similar in the UK as they will help them last - worry about new ones in Aus though
Got a reply from a top Manchester Dentist for a free consultation so may give that a go.
Cooler
I am considering getting veneers or something similar in the UK as they will help them last - worry about new ones in Aus thoughGot a reply from a top Manchester Dentist for a free consultation so may give that a go.
Cooler
(I don't know what you think's wrong with bicarb?
You can get bicarb toothpaste. Better for you than that fluoride rubbish. )
May 19th 2009, 11:37 am
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Re: No wonder dentists wear masks
You're in Manchester? Look up Dr CJ Scully - I used to drive all the way from Leeds to Stockport to see him for cosmetic work. (I think he also has a surgery in Manchester.) He did me some excellent veneers in the early nineties that lasted well until I decided to have most of my mouth done with crowns a couple of years back.
(I don't know what you think's wrong with bicarb? You can get bicarb toothpaste. Better for you than that fluoride rubbish. )
(I don't know what you think's wrong with bicarb?
You can get bicarb toothpaste. Better for you than that fluoride rubbish. )
Blimey, the Stockport Surgery is 15mins from where I live! I will give them a ring.Thanks Seasider,
Cooler