Consult for Oral Surgery? Can't We Do It Over the Phone?
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
United States
March 16, 2016 12:34pm CST
Well, I am heading out to drive for 1 1/2 hours to see the oral surgeon. I decided to leave earlier so I don't have to break the speed limit to get there on time.
I truly don't understand why I need to be seen a week before the actual appointment to get the tooth pulled. Yes, she does prescribe medicine to be taken the day before and the day of the surgery, and also an antibiotic to be taken following the surgery. But, that can all be called in to my pharmacy.
They check the insurance. It hasn't changed since my last visit. They may take another xray of the tooth. Okay, well I just had one done a month ago and my dentist sent them to the office.
Thankfully it is a really nice day today. The sun is shining and it is almost 60 degrees. I'll drive up with the windows open and my music playing loudly. I'll make a venture out of it.
However, I wish we could just do it over the phone. (TWSS) 
I would rather stay home and enjoy the day from the comfort of my lazy chair.
I would rather stay home and enjoy the day from the comfort of my lazy chair.6 people like this
7 responses
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
20 Mar 16
They want to charge your insurance for this pre-surgery appointment. 
and make $$$$ But glad the drive was nice out, hehe.
and make $$$$ But glad the drive was nice out, hehe.1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
20 Mar 16
They charged them for the last consult too. The previous appointment also had an xray done on the teeth I had to have pulled. This last visit they used the xray that my dentist sent to them. I am hoping that the visit isn't going to drain my insurance. I still need to see my dentist later in the year to get a plate made.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
21 Mar 16
@infatuatedbby I make sure that when I go to this office I get at least a couple of their great pens. They are complimentary as well so I'll have to get the hubby to take a couple too.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
21 Mar 16
@ElusiveButterfly Dentists drain like crazy - every little thing is included so every visit, I always ask for my complimentary goody bag (tooth paste, dental floss, toothbrush, whatever sample/coupon is available). Sometimes if I don't ask ~ they don't bother either and it's charged in the insurance visit already!
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
18 Mar 16
yeah I never got all those extra visits either
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
18 Mar 16
She did explain what could happen as the tooth is located near the sinus cavity. Even so, it was a long drive and wish I could have just been told over the phone or perhaps in an email.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
18 Mar 16
@ElusiveButterfly unless an exam is needed, sounds like a waste
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@pgiblett (6524)
• Canada
16 Mar 16
The dentist is living within certain legal rules, that is why they need a paper signed. According to law in most locations a verbal assent is not sufficient. I am a great believer that we should be able to use electronic signatures, the technology is available.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
16 Mar 16
She did go over what could possibly happen when the tooth is extracted. She is very good at her job. I just wish I could have stayed home on this gorgeous day. Oh well, there will be many more great days to follow this one.
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@pgiblett (6524)
• Canada
17 Mar 16
@ElusiveButterfly I know what you mean, the feeling of the wasted time.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
16 Mar 16
Oh much good luck to you Elusive I am sorry this has to be done and you cannot stay home.
Shame as it is such a nice day there.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
16 Mar 16
It was a nice drive up OT. I enjoyed having the windows down for a short time. It was about 10 degrees cooler up north so I put the windows up when there. Headed back south and it was once again warmer and the windows went down. Lovely.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
16 Mar 16
@ElusiveButterfly A nice drive I know Elusive.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
16 Mar 16
This one takes both of our insurances so that is where we go when we need special work done.
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
16 Mar 16
@ElusiveButterfly I can see this.Thanks for the information
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
17 Mar 16
She didn't take any new xrays. The one taken recently by my dentist was good enough. I did have to pay $70 for my deductible. That is fair considering what the total charge will be.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
16 Mar 16
My dentist is only a 10 minute drive from our home. This doctor specializes in oral surgery. I need to be put under for extractions. I recommend her to anyone as it is worth the drive up and back.
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