ATOT dentals experts?

[n7]

I am not remotely knowledgeable about this, but i have Friday booked for wisdom teeth removal (18/28/38/48) + likely another one that i didn't notice had gotten a very bad cavity till most of the tooth fell out (27).

I don't really want any teeth extracted, but all of the wisdom teeth will come down the in the wrong way if they ever come down
Don't remember what it's called, but basically they're behind the current ones, so they can't come down correctly.

And #27 they said they could possibly do a root canal + crown, but the specialist at another place i was recommended said they wouldn't really want to work on it till the wisdom teeth were out, since doing work beforehand could end up wasted if it cracked during the wisdom teeth extraction.
As for #27, basically everyone i've talked to has said it's not a vital tooth, so whether i want to try to keep it or get it extracted is up to me.

At this point, i'm pretty much confused as to what i want to do.

The other thing is the bill.

$2550, & $1400 is covered by my benefits.

That estimate is for the four wisdom teeth extraction + #27 extraction + anesthesia.

Is that a reasonable amount that they've asked + a reasonable amount my benefits cover?

I really am not excited about a $1150 tab not to mention the upcoming pain...


Cliffs:
wisdom teeth extraction?
tooth #27 either needs root canal + crown or needs extraction (the main concern, & i figure why not get the wisdom teeth issue done at the same time)
$2550 bill (worse if i decide to keep #27 & get it worked on); i get dinged for $1150 of that



Any thoughts or experiences or advice welcome...

 

[Drakkon]

I'd get the tooth out - a root canal and crown at your age will in no doubt fail somewhere down the line. If it can be extracted at the same time as the others it will be much nicer and you wont have to worry about it down the road. The cost will suck but it will save you the $$$ later.

 

[Captante]

I was quoted roughly $2700 for a single root canal & replacement of a simple fixed-bridge so the money sounds at least ballpark-right & it does seem logical that the wisdom teeth should come out before having the crown done ... actually as I recall my dentist mentioned it was a good thing my wisdom teeth wern't a problem or I'd have to have them done before the bridge was replaced.

I believe moshquerade works in a dental office ... might want to wait for her opinion.

 

[n7]

@ Drakkon

Hmm, that's basically why i was thinking of getting rid of it too.

I gathered it'd likely only hold for something like 10-20 years or less, as they're basically holding in a dead tooth then of course.

The other funky thing they said they could try is perhaps getting rid of #27 but leaving the wisdom tooth (#28) behind it in & then doing some fancy work to help it down into the right position (but more $$$ when the re-positioning occurs).

I'm almost leaning toward that option right now, since i know #27 is kinda fucked longterm anyway, & if down the road #28 wisdom toothy decides to come down, it could be possibly worked into position (albeit another nightmare of work & money).

I just am a bit scared of loosing both #27 & #28, as they mentioned that in a worst case scenario where i lose a bunch of my other teeth & need false teeth down the road, it'd be good to have something back there?
At least that's how i understood it.


Gah, i can't wait to get this shit over with, regardless of what i give them the go ahead for...driving me crazy thinking about it.


edit:
@ Capante, thanx.
I shoulda posted here long ago, but now that it's happening in less than two days, this has kinda sunk it.

 

[Wreckem]

Originally posted by: n7
I am not remotely knowledgeable about this, but i have Friday booked for wisdom teeth removal (18/28/38/48) + likely another one that i didn't notice had gotten a very bad cavity till most of the tooth fell out (27).

I don't really want any teeth extracted, but all of the wisdom teeth will come down the in the wrong way if they ever come down
Don't remember what it's called, but basically they're behind the current ones, so they can't come down correctly.

And #27 they said they could possibly do a root canal + crown, but the specialist at another place i was recommended said they wouldn't really want to work on it till the wisdom teeth were out, since doing work beforehand could end up wasted if it cracked during the wisdom teeth extraction.
As for #27, basically everyone i've talked to has said it's not a vital tooth, so whether i want to try to keep it or get it extracted is up to me.

At this point, i'm pretty much confused as to what i want to do.

The other thing is the bill.

$2550, & $1400 is covered by my benefits.

That estimate is for the four wisdom teeth extraction + #27 extraction + anesthesia.

Is that a reasonable amount that they've asked + a reasonable amount my benefits cover?

I really am not excited about a $1150 tab not to mention the upcoming pain...


Cliffs:
wisdom teeth extraction?
tooth #27 either needs root canal + crown or needs extraction (the main concern, & i figure why not get the wisdom teeth issue done at the same time)
$2550 bill (worse if i decide to keep #27 & get it worked on); i get dinged for $1150 of that



Any thoughts or experiences or advice welcome...

Its perfectly reasonable. Wisdom teeth extraction starts at anywhere from $200 a tooth, to over $1000 per tooth in really complicated procedures.

Add in the root canal + crown and thats another $1500, insurance would probably cover about a grand of it depending on who you have for insurance.

I got about $8k in dental work that needs to be done, all stemming from my wisdom teeth.

 

[Wreckem]

Originally posted by: n7
@ Drakkon

Hmm, that's basically why i was thinking of getting rid of it too.

I gathered it'd likely only hold for something like 10-20 years or less, as they're basically holding in a dead tooth then of course.

The other funky thing they said they could try is perhaps getting rid of #27 but leaving the wisdom tooth (#28) behind it in & then doing some fancy work to help it down into the right position (but more $$$ when the re-positioning occurs).

I'm almost leaning toward that option right now, since i know #27 is kinda fucked longterm anyway, & if down the road #28 wisdom toothy decides to come down, it could be possibly worked into position (albeit another nightmare of work & money).

I just am a bit scared of loosing both #27 & #28, as they mentioned that in a worst case scenario where i lose a bunch of my other teeth & need false teeth down the road, it'd be good to have something back there?
At least that's how i understood it.


Gah, i can't wait to get this shit over with, regardless of what i give them the go ahead for...driving me crazy thinking about it.


edit:
@ Capante, thanx.
I shoulda posted here long ago, but now that it's happening in less than two days, this has kinda sunk it.

Crowns last 8-12 years. With proper dental treatment, all they have to do is rebuild the core and slap on a new crown. Its worth it to keep the tooth, even if you're going to have to pay another ~$500 in 8-12 years.

 

[0roo0roo]

get a crown
removing teeth for no good reason isn't a good solution. there is bone loss which makes future implants much more expensive.

 

[n7]

Argh, i'm reading threads here on dental work & getting paranoid about anesthesia...gah, shoulda walked in there knowing nothing; it woulda been better.

The $2550 is for 5 extractions & for anesthesia.

Root canal + crown would be done by a different specialist, & i just looked at their numbers, it's listed as either $1247 or $1447 for the #27. I don't know what would be covered by my benefits for that yet.

 

[Captante]

Originally posted by: n7
Argh, i'm reading threads here on dental work & getting paranoid about anesthesia...gah, shoulda walked in there knowing nothing; it woulda been better.

The $2550 is for 5 extractions & for anesthesia.

Root canal + crown would be done by a different specialist, & i just looked at their numbers, it's listed as either $1247 or $1447 for the #27. I don't know what would be covered by my benefits for that yet.

Why ... do they have to but you under for wisdom teeth?

I thought it could be done with a local.

 

[n7]

I'm sure it can be, i'll ask.

But i don't think i could really handle be awake for it TBH.

 

[n7]

BTW, does anyone know the odds of wisdom teeth never coming down?

Mine aren't bothering me, so they don't even technically have to come out right now, it's just that before working on #27, i'm gathering that one nearby needs to be taken out at least.

I love the idea of procrastinating till i absolutely have to get them removed, but is that wise?

 

[n7]

Well, called up the place i'm booked to confirm things, & they said they'll be doing IV sedation + local anesthetic i believe she said.

Sounds like a better plan than general anesthesia, but nowhere nearly as nerve racking as just a local would be.

 

[eits]

ask mosh

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: n7
I am not remotely knowledgeable about this, but i have Friday booked for wisdom teeth removal (18/28/38/48) + likely another one that i didn't notice had gotten a very bad cavity till most of the tooth fell out (27).

I'm not familiar with that numbering system. We use the numbering system 1 - 32 so your wisdom teeth are numbered 1, 17, 18, 32.

I don't really want any teeth extracted, but all of the wisdom teeth will come down the in the wrong way if they ever come down
Don't remember what it's called, but basically they're behind the current ones, so they can't come down correctly.

Impacted?

And #27 they said they could possibly do a root canal + crown, but the specialist at another place i was recommended said they wouldn't really want to work on it till the wisdom teeth were out, since doing work beforehand could end up wasted if it cracked during the wisdom teeth extraction.
As for #27, basically everyone i've talked to has said it's not a vital tooth, so whether i want to try to keep it or get it extracted is up to me.

Which tooth is #27? To me it would be a lower right cuspid (eye tooth), but I'm thinking it's a second molar? If that is the case, and as long as there is an opposing tooth so that you use the tooth for chewing, I would go with the root canal + crown. It's worth the investment. Is the tooth aching? Do you have x-rays you can link me to?

At this point, i'm pretty much confused as to what i want to do.

The other thing is the bill.

$2550, & $1400 is covered by my benefits.

That estimate is for the four wisdom teeth extraction + #27 extraction + anesthesia.

Is that a reasonable amount that they've asked + a reasonable amount my benefits cover?

I really am not excited about a $1150 tab not to mention the upcoming pain...


Cliffs:
wisdom teeth extraction?
tooth #27 either needs root canal + crown or needs extraction (the main concern, & i figure why not get the wisdom teeth issue done at the same time)
$2550 bill (worse if i decide to keep #27 & get it worked on); i get dinged for $1150 of that



Any thoughts or experiences or advice welcome...

PM me any questions. I think I can help. Dental work isn't cheap, but going the cheap route won't be good for anyone in the long run.

 

[n7]

Okay, i wasn't sure what kind of situation my wisdom teeth are in, but based on some pics i found via google, they appear to be mesial impacted.


I don't have any x-rays here right now, but i scanned the pic of the teeth being removed & sent you a PM mosh.

 

[Reckoner]

I have a somewhat similar case like yours, OP. I'm having my 4 wisdom teeth removed, plus 2 extra teeth. It's going to cost me $1100 after insurance. The cost could go up if the procedure goes over 75 minutes (which I'm going to take a wild guess and say it will)

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
I have a somewhat similar case like yours, OP. I'm having my 4 wisdom teeth removed, plus 2 extra teeth. It's going to cost me $1100 after insurance. The cost could go up if the procedure goes over 75 minutes (which I'm going to take a wild guess and say it will)

Fun fun

When you going in for that?


I have 3 more hours to eat & drink, since after that i can't down anything.

Will be a long painful hungry day tomorrow...

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: n7

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
I have a somewhat similar case like yours, OP. I'm having my 4 wisdom teeth removed, plus 2 extra teeth. It's going to cost me $1100 after insurance. The cost could go up if the procedure goes over 75 minutes (which I'm going to take a wild guess and say it will)

Fun fun

When you going in for that?


I have 3 more hours to eat & drink, since after that i can't down anything.

Will be a long painful hungry day tomorrow...

Jan 21. I'm having the IV sedation like you too, and from what I've read over the net, it seems like a real decent alternative to general. Well anyways, good luck. At least you'll get some good painkillers post-op

 

[smopoim86]

Originally posted by: n7
BTW, does anyone know the odds of wisdom teeth never coming down?

Mine aren't bothering me, so they don't even technically have to come out right now, it's just that before working on #27, i'm gathering that one nearby needs to be taken out at least.

I love the idea of procrastinating till i absolutely have to get them removed, but is that wise?

I went the procrastination route and put off having my wisdom teeth removed about 18 months. I actually had them removed this morning.
I wouldn't put it off if i could redo it. Because i put it off i'm probably going to need braces on my bottom teeth (the wisdom teeth coming in crowded my bottom teeth untilll a couple teeth started twisting)

As far as cost, it was 500 after insurance and from the time i signed in till the time i was out the door was less than 45min.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: n7

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
I have a somewhat similar case like yours, OP. I'm having my 4 wisdom teeth removed, plus 2 extra teeth. It's going to cost me $1100 after insurance. The cost could go up if the procedure goes over 75 minutes (which I'm going to take a wild guess and say it will)

Fun fun

When you going in for that?


I have 3 more hours to eat & drink, since after that i can't down anything.

Will be a long painful hungry day tomorrow...

they tell you not to use straws afterwards, but i had a milkshake and it was yummy for my empty tummy.

 

[SampSon]

Yes that is a reasonable bill.

 

[n7]

God i want to die...

got them all ripped out...now i just wish i could fall asleep

 

[torpid]

The total cost for my 4 wisdom teeth being extracted was under $1200. That was with general anesthesia and surgical extraction. Do you know how much of your quote is the #27 tooth? I would guess over half.

For my wisdom teeth, I ended up paying about 10%, with the other 90% being covered by a combination of dental and medical insurance.