Like my husband needs another hole in his head!
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
United States
March 7, 2017 7:00am CST
My husband had his annual dental checkup yesterday morning. When he got home he said, "Guess what, I have to go to an oral surgeon?" It seems after considerable deliberation by the dentist there is a tooth that he cannot save.
The tooth is literally hanging on by a thread. It doesn't hurt since it is a root canal tooth. Maybe since it's so loose it will be easier to pull out. I can make fun since it's not my tooth!
The oral surgery group has a website so I went to it and printed out all the forms necessary for the visit - you know, family history and all that jazz. They talk a lot about financial, but they don't give any indication on the website what it will actually cost. Our dental insurance isn't the best so we know we'll be "mouthing the bill" - sorta like 'footing the bill" Ha Ha.
Oh well, I will have to enter the land of the living and go with him. Sometimes if you turn him around twice he gets lost and this group is located in an area we've never been before. We don't use GPS, but I did a BING search and have the directions
I don't know what I'll be having for dinner but I know my husband will be having liquids, soup for dinner and then beer later!
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
7 Mar 17
I've just come back from the dentist's. I was there only for cleaning my teeth. But a big thing is waiting for me in the near future, namely, two bridges will have to come out because one 'pillar' is wobbly under each of them. Then I'll get implants.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
He is lucky to have many of his own teeth. I asked if he will get a 'fake' tooth - he said at 74 why bother. I have gum disease so I'm at the dentist for cleanings every three months - I mean cleanings where he digs down deep and makes me hurt.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
7 Mar 17
You'll only get implants if your bone is strong enough. My bones were thin so I could not have it done unless I had bone construction which involved bone tissue from someone else. I did not fancy that. Good luck with yours.
@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
7 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill I had one of those dreadful cleaning jobs done last week. Came home quite bloodied by it all.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
He has been lucky. He's tough he'll be fine - I will be worrying!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
He bought a giant size can and he's gonna eat it all!
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
7 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill are you serious.A huge one.Your not going to help him.LOL
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
@amadeo He ate half of it plus a chocolate milkshake. They wanted him to eat to coat his tummy in case he needs a pain pill.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
Maybe I should send hi to India for dental work p but the cost to get there would b e very high
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
7 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill I don't mean that but when you came to India attach your dental treatment also.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
Oh well, it is what it is - or what it will be. He won't let me pull it LOL!
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
7 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill I think if he did let you pull it you would have more fun than he would. Think of the money you would save,
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
I would be scared of this, not my husband.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
7 Mar 17
The medical in this country sucks compared to other countries. We should have a full universal healthcare system here. Only problem is, america is all about big bucks. And greed. We, the people, suffer for it. I hope things go okay for your husband.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
7 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill Tell me about it. I have a hard time as well with dental. And now that they have unveiled their new medical plan, it is going to be a disaster. Millions will lose coverage.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
We don't spend much on him dental-wise. So this won't be cheap I' sure but a necessity. It will be interesting to see what our lousy dental plan will pay.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
@inertia4 Thank God we have private insurance.
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@LeaPea2417 (36442)
• Toccoa, Georgia
7 Mar 17
I am sorry about that. Lately, ( in the past year) my husband has had to have root canals and certain teeth crowned. And like you, our insurance is ok but not the best. We just had to pay 600 dollars for his latest Crown that he had done 3 or 4 weeks ago.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
8 Mar 17
@LeaPea2417 I am glad today is over !!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
Turned out his ins. paid the whole bill...we had to only pay 15 copay
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
Insurance paid the whole amount except for our $15 co-pay. That was a relief!
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
7 Mar 17
yeah, tooth stuff is always stupid expensive
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
7 Mar 17
Hope the dentist visit is a quick and easy one (especially if the tooth is hanging on by a thread) and that the cost isn't worse than the procedure.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
It will only hurt me in the wallet LOL! He's a big boy, he can deal with it.
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
7 Mar 17
Funny they don't tell you the cost. I hope you are not surprised in a horrible way. The last time I checked on what a tooth costs to extract I was shocked to find some dentists charge 300 dollars. Oh man are they kidding I remember when it was like 40 bucks for that. I hope you enjoy you dinner and hubby doesn't get too jealous watching you eat lol.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
Based on other things, I would assume this will be closer to 600 hundred or more. I'll eat in the closet so he won't see me LOL!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
@fishtiger58 LOL - our closets have lights.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
7 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill 600 bucks what a racket, bring a light with you into that closet.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Mar 17
Anything to do with dental work makes me shudder!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
Me too and I worry more when it's his dental work!
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@BarBaraPrz (45487)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
7 Mar 17
Don't talk to me about dental bills! I'm looking at $61,000... Had three roots excavated last month and have been gumming it ever since. They're front teeth, so when I open my mouth I look like a vampire. 
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
8 Mar 17
Our husband should be thankful to us for being strong women that can help them go through things such as this. Hubby can sometimes be stubborn, I have to prod him to have a check up whenever he keeps complaining that his this and that hurts.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
8 Mar 17
My husband is always grateful for me LOL!
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
7 Mar 17
He's a lucky man to have such a supportive wife. If the tooth is hanging on by a thread it won't need any surgery to get it out. So maybe it will not be too costly a job.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
We hope that is truly the case. I don't think any 'cutting' will be involved. And my husband has small teeth LOL!
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
I think it bothers me more than it bothers him. The first tooth he had pulled in TN the dentist left a piece and he pulled it out with pliers.
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
8 Mar 17
we here are advised to take something cold after tooth extraction. this will eventually stop the bleeding since cold causes vasoconstriction
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
8 Mar 17
He had very little bleeding, which was a surprise.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
11 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill that is good. did he take a medicine to control bleeding even before the tooth was extracted?
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
7 Mar 17
He didn't have a problem until the dentist told him . He said it never hurt him.
