Tooth ache
Jul 16th 2009, 11:01 pm
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Re: Tooth ache
Totally agree with that - bill for a visit yesterday was $195 and $340 for OH that was just for dental hygienist, dentist to have a look and a few x-ray.
The bad news is that the work required will cost $1500 and $2200 for a few drillings and fillings.
Can't wait for the day my crowns need to be replaced 
I suggest you get anything done before you come across to NZ if you can
The bad news is that the work required will cost $1500 and $2200 for a few drillings and fillings.
Can't wait for the day my crowns need to be replaced I suggest you get anything done before you come across to NZ if you can
Jul 16th 2009, 11:05 pm
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Its been discussed quite a few times, so it is unfortunate you did not see these..... You can get health insurance but by all accounts some packages do not cover alot, we have looked and not found one that we think are worth taking. But I am sure someone out there may know better 
We may just all have to take up Rugny or extreme sports and claim from ACC
We may just all have to take up Rugny or extreme sports and claim from ACC
Jul 16th 2009, 11:07 pm
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LOL
Or get it done while holidaying back home...
My dad's friend is a dentist & am sure he can fill the forms with my dads or brothers name...
Or get it done while holidaying back home...
My dad's friend is a dentist & am sure he can fill the forms with my dads or brothers name...
Jul 17th 2009, 3:02 am
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Re: Tooth ache
Your dentist couldn't get it all out?
If it's at all complicated (ie growing in a strange way) you may find that your new dentist will have to refer you to a specialist.
That will be more than an extraction. Not cheap.
If it's at all complicated (ie growing in a strange way) you may find that your new dentist will have to refer you to a specialist.
That will be more than an extraction. Not cheap.
Jul 17th 2009, 3:42 am
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Re: Tooth ache
Nero, your dentist sounds pretty expensive!
matewx do you want me to ask my DH what his advice would be?
matewx do you want me to ask my DH what his advice would be?
Jul 17th 2009, 4:47 am
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$2400 was for 3 x porcelain restorations + they rounded off a previous veneer and added a coating to another tooth (3 hours of work)
The other $1500 is for restoring one tooth and repairing a fractured tooth with gold (so its a big job - infortunately). Wish it wasn't
Luckily we save money for dental and glasses each week
Jul 17th 2009, 6:16 am
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Re: Tooth ache
Not sure if they are expensive or cheap, but they are very good and do not hurt, which is a big bonus
$2400 was for 3 x porcelain restorations + they rounded off a previous veneer and added a coating to another tooth (3 hours of work)
The other $1500 is for restoring one tooth and repairing a fractured tooth with gold (so its a big job - infortunately). Wish it wasn't
Luckily we save money for dental and glasses each week
$2400 was for 3 x porcelain restorations + they rounded off a previous veneer and added a coating to another tooth (3 hours of work)
The other $1500 is for restoring one tooth and repairing a fractured tooth with gold (so its a big job - infortunately). Wish it wasn't
Luckily we save money for dental and glasses each week
the bad news for Matewx is that there is a big chance you will need surgery to remove the root that's left. My Dh said you could try a course of antibiotics if it's an infection, but long term it may have to be removed surgically.
The fact that some root was left in doesn't necessarily mean your dentist did something wrong. It can happen. Our teeth weren't made to be removed! Or it could be he/she just did a bad job.
Good luck I hope you get it sorted.
If you were used to going private in the Uk then the costs here are way less. If you went NHS then yes it's more expensive. However there is a strong chance that the treatment you receive will be much much better.
Jul 17th 2009, 10:30 pm
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ah! so not really your bog standard drilling and filling
the bad news for Matewx is that there is a big chance you will need surgery to remove the root that's left. My Dh said you could try a course of antibiotics if it's an infection, but long term it may have to be removed surgically.
The fact that some root was left in doesn't necessarily mean your dentist did something wrong. It can happen. Our teeth weren't made to be removed! Or it could be he/she just did a bad job.
Good luck I hope you get it sorted.
If you were used to going private in the Uk then the costs here are way less. If you went NHS then yes it's more expensive. However there is a strong chance that the treatment you receive will be much much better.
the bad news for Matewx is that there is a big chance you will need surgery to remove the root that's left. My Dh said you could try a course of antibiotics if it's an infection, but long term it may have to be removed surgically.
The fact that some root was left in doesn't necessarily mean your dentist did something wrong. It can happen. Our teeth weren't made to be removed! Or it could be he/she just did a bad job.
Good luck I hope you get it sorted.
If you were used to going private in the Uk then the costs here are way less. If you went NHS then yes it's more expensive. However there is a strong chance that the treatment you receive will be much much better.
The actual root is coming out on its own, week after week, I can feel it's come out more n more...
Dentist in B'ham did say I would be ok that it'd come out on its own... As I did tell him that it was not good timing leaving something in as I was planning to move out of Uk...
Wait n see...
It does not hurt anymore...
Jul 17th 2009, 11:35 pm
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Re: Tooth ache
So sorry to hear about the toothache, and pleased to hear that it's settled down today. With any luck it'll just be intermittent pain whilst that root works it's way out 
. Miserable to think that you might have to endure episodes of pain...but at least there's light at the end of the tunnel, and it won't cost you a fortune. Just stock up on the panadol
I have to say though that my experiences of dentistry over here have been positive so far. Expensive for sure, but I'd ended up having to get a private dentist in the UK because of the scarcity of NHS dental services in our area, and in comparison the cost here seems competitive. And I feel as if I got a better service for my money.
. Miserable to think that you might have to endure episodes of pain...but at least there's light at the end of the tunnel, and it won't cost you a fortune. Just stock up on the panadol I have to say though that my experiences of dentistry over here have been positive so far. Expensive for sure, but I'd ended up having to get a private dentist in the UK because of the scarcity of NHS dental services in our area, and in comparison the cost here seems competitive
. And I feel as if I got a better service for my money.
Jul 18th 2009, 5:22 am
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Re: Tooth ache
you have to visit my dentist lol cos she very reasonable and the best dentist i have ever went to, and believe me i hate the dentist due to a bad one once. mines is so good i could of went to sleep while getting a filling the other week, honestly just so relaxed
im with you loolah on the whitening i had mine done 2 years ago and paid over 300 quid, something i had always wanted to do since i stopped smoking
as to wisdom teeth gary had 2 of his out 2 months ago he was around 200 bux , i cant remember if that was per tooth or in total though
im with you loolah on the whitening i had mine done 2 years ago and paid over 300 quid, something i had always wanted to do since i stopped smoking
as to wisdom teeth gary had 2 of his out 2 months ago he was around 200 bux , i cant remember if that was per tooth or in total though
Aug 16th 2009, 11:06 pm
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End of the saga...
Had enough of it, so went to the people centre, paid $145 and it's all out!
So happy
Had enough of it, so went to the people centre, paid $145 and it's all out!
So happy
Aug 16th 2009, 11:19 pm
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