Subject: Re: Question about having lots of work done
Author: JimSocal
Date: 2 Jul
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On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:23:08 GMT, Newbie@bix.nex wrote:

>On Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:25:15 -0700 (PDT), Blasterbot5555
><blasterbot5555@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>What I'd like to be able to do is to get the temp caps on my front
>>teeth replaced ASAP (if not first thing, then at least early in the
>>process) so I can go to a job interview and not be self-conscious. Is
>>that a reasonable request in your minds?
>>
>>Note that I haven't asked my dentist this yet. I figured I'd ask here
>>first.
>
>
>Depending on your periodontal condition, this may or may not
>be reasonable.
>
>When doing a reconstruction, stability and health of the periodontium
>is first and foremost.
>
>However, don't expect a reconstructive dentist to *just* make you
>new temporaries.
>
>Definitive restorations must be planned for the very near future.
>There must be a commitment; that involves not only home care,
>and follow ups, but monetary considerations as well.
>1/2 down is not unreasonable, to start a reconstruction,
>as well as full payment for any periodontal treatment that
>may be required to insure a predictable and good outcome.
I had "lots of work" done at a dental school, and they made me wait
until the very last thing - over a year - to get my chipped front
teeth fixed.
I think that was silly of them and wrong, really - I had prepaid for
my implant surgeries and work.
But for whatever reason they insisted on doing the cosmetic work last.


Question about having lots of work done
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