TatonkaJames
(42 posts)
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Wed Jul-15-09 11:21 PM
Response to Original message |
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We have great insurance from our company, yet their dental plan is useless. I'm in the process of having the same done right now, however this is just the start. After the braces come of, which are to align my bite for the same reason, I have to get three implants and then after 14 veneers. The braces have been on for almost a year now and the work after will take at least three years more. All out of pocket. Serious money, all told, about $75 large. Oh, I forgot about the particulate bone augmentation I needed to build up one side of the upper jaw for an implant to work. As for the Invisalign braces, I got the old style ones as they do a better and faster job of it and cost a bit less. All this after I went to two a-holes in NJ who pulled teeth, put in implants three weeks later against my wishes, I researched the process and said they should heal for at least 6 months before placing them and was told that was not the case. Well, I went to the NJDA and got my money back. I could have sued but I don't believe in that, so I went the polite way and the system worked for me. If you need any advice, just send an email, I'd be glad to help. I have a 4 DDS team in NY who work on the rich and famous. I was shown pics of celebs, CEO's & others, many fly in from over seas just for these guys. Hope it works out for you.
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So, I need 5,000$ in dental work, have private dental insurance, and will have to pay 5,000$. |
usregimechange |
Jul-15-09 09:33 PM |
#0 |

Your private insurance probably states this isn't covered. You probably don't really need this. |
lindisfarne |
Jul-15-09 09:37 PM |
#1 |

I have insurance; it covered what needed to be done; still paid additional $5K |
REP |
Jul-15-09 09:39 PM |
#2 |
 
Was your idea to have half the work in December and the rest in January? n/t |
Stephanie |
Jul-15-09 10:00 PM |
#11 |

Nope. |
REP |
Jul-15-09 10:11 PM |
#14 |

So go for the crowns. |
Demobrat |
Jul-15-09 09:39 PM |
#3 |
 
I have some crowns, and they are beautiful, but straight teeth in proper |
Ilsa |
Jul-15-09 11:54 PM |
#38 |

My dentist has a pamphlet in his office |
proud2BlibKansan |
Jul-15-09 09:40 PM |
#4 |
 
+1 |
Raine1967 |
Jul-15-09 10:17 PM |
#17 |

Get a statement from the dentist "necessary to maintain health" |
WillieW |
Jul-15-09 09:42 PM |
#5 |

Does your insurance cover the regular metal braces? |
MadMaddie |
Jul-15-09 09:42 PM |
#6 |
 
Nope. |
usregimechange |
Jul-15-09 09:51 PM |
#8 |

Been there, done that- I can relate. |
BeHereNow |
Jul-15-09 09:47 PM |
#7 |
 
I agree |
Goddess me |
Jul-15-09 11:24 PM |
#30 |

Welcome to DU!!!! |
BeHereNow |
Jul-15-09 11:28 PM |
#32 |

I was lucky |
Goddess me |
Jul-15-09 11:35 PM |
#34 |

Same here. Our dentist had a heart attack a few weeks ago. She was back |
alfredo |
Jul-16-09 11:34 PM |
#53 |

Sounds familiar |
Sabriel |
Jul-15-09 09:53 PM |
#9 |
 
Too bad you are not closer to Mexico - There are some excellent dentists |
Bobbieo |
Jul-15-09 09:58 PM |
#10 |

One of my relatives goes to Mexico |
Sabriel |
Jul-15-09 10:03 PM |
#13 |

That's what I'm going to do when (if) I get another job. |
Withywindle |
Jul-16-09 12:04 AM |
#40 |

I have no insurance. |
travelingtypist |
Jul-15-09 10:00 PM |
#12 |

How about getting a second opinion? |
femmocrat |
Jul-15-09 10:11 PM |
#15 |

By the way, I was really impressed with invisalign |
skipos |
Jul-15-09 10:16 PM |
#16 |

Hey, this is AMERICA! How many teeth does it take to eat a peanut butter sandwich anyway? |
Speck Tater |
Jul-15-09 10:19 PM |
#18 |
 
Now that was funny! |
usregimechange |
Jul-15-09 10:36 PM |
#19 |

Thats the kind of insurance the republicans want you to have... |
demosincebirth |
Jul-15-09 10:36 PM |
#20 |
 
warning its their plan.. |
Historic NY |
Jul-15-09 10:44 PM |
#23 |

OMG |
Goddess me |
Jul-16-09 12:13 AM |
#42 |

This is what has me concerned about health care. |
Lagomorph |
Jul-15-09 10:37 PM |
#21 |
 
Why would you be excluded from care that others get? |
Gwendolyn |
Jul-15-09 10:47 PM |
#25 |

Just looking at the current model. |
Lagomorph |
Jul-15-09 11:14 PM |
#28 |
 
Yes, exactly. But you seem to be confusing health care with dental care. |
Gwendolyn |
Jul-15-09 11:25 PM |
#31 |

But dental care IS health care. |
Occulus |
Jul-15-09 11:38 PM |
#35 |

Sometimes... |
Lagomorph |
Jul-16-09 03:40 AM |
#45 |

Philosophically yes, of course it is. |
Gwendolyn |
Jul-17-09 01:50 AM |
#56 |

Absolutely correct!!! |
hamsterjill |
Jul-17-09 11:04 AM |
#61 |

Completely agree |
JerseygirlCT |
Jul-17-09 11:37 AM |
#66 |

My two granddaughters both need braces |
asjr |
Jul-15-09 10:40 PM |
#22 |

Dental insurance is one of the biggest scams going |
Warpy |
Jul-15-09 10:47 PM |
#24 |

Any where near a dental school? If so I would check to see if |
rurallib |
Jul-15-09 10:51 PM |
#26 |
 
Depends on dental school. At some, you might save 25%, and you spend at least 2x the time there.n/t |
lindisfarne |
Jul-15-09 11:49 PM |
#37 |

Go to a bar. Make a move on a bloke's girl. You're covered. nt |
TheMadMonk |
Jul-15-09 11:10 PM |
#27 |

In the same boat |
TatonkaJames |
Jul-15-09 11:21 PM |
#29 |

Orthodontics, not covered by any dental plan. Dental is already the most |
RB TexLa |
Jul-15-09 11:31 PM |
#33 |

Welcome to full blown corporate fascism. |
Boddingham |
Jul-15-09 11:40 PM |
#36 |

Yep, I can't afford the co-pay and will have no insurance soon |
upi402 |
Jul-15-09 11:57 PM |
#39 |

regular braces are cheaper than invisalign. They work faster also |
Liberal_in_LA |
Jul-16-09 12:05 AM |
#41 |
 
Yes, that's what I was going to post |
tammywammy |
Jul-17-09 12:27 AM |
#54 |

I have a similar story. |
ladywnch |
Jul-16-09 12:32 AM |
#43 |
 
What an awful situation. Arghh. |
truedelphi |
Jul-16-09 03:21 AM |
#44 |
 
Never allow them to ruin a good tooth to bridge it. Itll always be a mistake youll regret. nt |
cabluedem |
Jul-16-09 07:23 AM |
#47 |

it is the only thing they will pay for so |
ladywnch |
Jul-16-09 11:13 PM |
#52 |

Wisdom teeth removed. Insurance wouldn't cover anasthetic. |
western mass |
Jul-16-09 06:05 AM |
#46 |

Orthodontia not covered under my dental policy, either. n/t |
hippywife |
Jul-16-09 12:58 PM |
#48 |

so go buy a different plan that covers it and in 6 months get the work done. |
cbdo2007 |
Jul-16-09 01:00 PM |
#49 |

My dental insurance covered $1800 of my $10k implants. Also, get a second opinion |
Xithras |
Jul-16-09 01:13 PM |
#50 |

Wait--don't you have to pay them on top of the $5,000 |
librechik |
Jul-16-09 01:28 PM |
#51 |

Here a goes a dentist with 40 years' experience who does braces |
Wakingupnow |
Jul-17-09 01:43 AM |
#55 |
 
Thank you very much, good information |
usregimechange |
Jul-17-09 01:51 AM |
#57 |
 
Not Everyone Is As Ethical |
NashVegas |
Jul-17-09 11:58 AM |
#67 |

I have something similar |
Missy Vixen |
Jul-17-09 01:57 AM |
#58 |
 
Best wishes to you |
usregimechange |
Jul-17-09 02:02 AM |
#59 |
 
watch out about breaking and rewiring the jaw. |
Wakingupnow |
Jul-17-09 10:50 AM |
#60 |

I only wish I lived in your neighborhood |
Missy Vixen |
Jul-17-09 11:34 AM |
#64 |

Belize for dental work. Seriously. I can put you in touch with |
mnhtnbb |
Jul-17-09 11:23 AM |
#62 |

it's unfortunate, but probably not covered because it's "elective" |
dionysus |
Jul-17-09 11:25 AM |
#63 |

If you end up having to pay for it out of pocket |
Goblinmonger |
Jul-17-09 11:34 AM |
#65 |

Go For A Second Opinion |
NashVegas |
Jul-17-09 12:00 PM |
#68 |

Try and locate a dental school near you. |
Javaman |
Jul-17-09 12:53 PM |
#69 |