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McGarnicle

McGarnicle

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Recently moved back to GA and need to find a dentist. My old one isn't covered by my new insurance. I have this stupid Cigna DHMO plan that has a limited number to choose from and every one I look up has questionable reviews. I guess the crappier dentists have to accept crappier insurance? Really wish I had paid more attention to this during open enrollment.

Anyway, what is the best site/service to select a reputable dentist, anyone know? The one that keeps coming up when I search on a dentist's name is healthgrades.com. Every dentist in my network has 3 stars or less on that site but there are no details around the bad reviews.

 
No dentists doing good work are going to take an HMO unless they are in an ultra-super competitive market.

You're going to need a PPO or better insurance.

Finding a good dentist isn't hard... finding a good dentist who takes your insurance is a lot harder.

Good luck - i'd consider just paying out of pocket to your old dentist.

 
If you are looking for a good dentist, follow the advice given here so far. If you are looking for a GREAT dentist, move to Kansas City.

 
Mr. Know-It-All said:
If you are looking for a good dentist, follow the advice given here so far. If you are looking for a GREAT dentist, move to Kansas City.
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:goodposting:

And I'll remind you to pay your property taxes and give you personal finance advice at the same time

 
zocdoc.com is a good site for looking for doctors under your own plan, and can also book appts/check availability online.

 
I recently had to find a dentist (I have medical but not dental insurance). Instead of buying insurance where id have to pick from a list I ended up biting the bullet and paying out of pocket for the best dentist in my area (they were easy to find, nothing but 100% excellent reviews online and recommended by a few people I know). Expensive as hell but I'd rather pay more for a great dentist than pay less for less than stellar work/care.

Eta: sorry my post is no help to the OP

 
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Wingnut said:
100% excellent reviews online
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This is nearly impossible to attain. Best effing dentist in the entire world eventually gets some whack-a-do who doesn't like the way the doc combs his hair or misconstrued something they said, or didn't like their bill, etc.

Online reviews are important and try my best to please everyone, but of the 25 reviews I have, 1 is some nut who thought I was a hack and scam.

 
Dentist said:
Wingnut said:
100% excellent reviews online
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This is nearly impossible to attain. Best effing dentist in the entire world eventually gets some whack-a-do who doesn't like the way the doc combs his hair or misconstrued something they said, or didn't like their bill, etc.

Online reviews are important and try my best to please everyone, but of the 25 reviews I have, 1 is some nut who thought I was a hack and scam.
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So which site has the most/most pertinent/most current reviews?
 
The Big Guy said:
Dentist said:
DA RAIDERS said:
Dental insurance is a rip off. Just pay cash out of pocket.
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this is completely true unless your employer subsidizes it for you in some way.
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I find that getting the insurance mandated pricing is worth the cost of the insurance. The coverage will suck universally, but the charges issued by the dentist are controlled by the company.
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This is a good point. Dental insurance is dirty cheap. The amount of work I've had down, christ. I'm so glad I had it.

 
my insurance through work is awful. 2 free cleanings a year + about $700 worth of work. Is there some sort of supplemental dealie i can get considering I'll probably need a couple root canals/crowns.

 
After changing my plan and scouring Angie's list, I found a place with good reviews that takes my insurance.

It had been 5 years, because I'm an idiot. My gums bleed when I brush, and 20 years ago I did need a deep cleaning, so I braced myself for the worst -- I'm gonna need root canals, root planing, bridges, maybe even some teeth yanked. Over these past few months I'd think about it and freak out, and then I'd get a toothache because my mind works overtime. Maybe I read too many horror stories.

So I go in today, the hygienist is cute and nice and laid back, everything is easy, the dentist tells me maybe I've got some mild gingivitis but overall, he'd be looking for bone loss if we're talking major gum disease, but my x-rays look like that of an 18-year-old. He literally said 18-year-old. Floss more and we'll see you in 6 months. :mellow:

I'm mostly relieved but I'm thinking I should probably see a periodontist just because of the bleeding gums? Dentist?

 
McGarnicle said:
After Chan. ging my plan and scouring Angie's list, I found a place with good reviews that takes mPride I ance.

It had been 5 years, because I'm an idiot. My gums bleed when I brush, and 20 years ago I did need a deep cleaning, so I braced myself for the worst -- I'm gonna need root canals, root planing, bridges, maybe even some teeth yanked. Over these past few months I'd think about it and freak out, and then I'd get a toothache because my mind works overtime. Maybe I read too many horror stories.

So I go in today, the hygienist is cute and nice and laid back, everything is easy, the dentist tells me maybe I've got some mild gingivitis but overall, he'd be looking for bone loss if we're talking major gum disease, but my x-rays look like that of an 18-year-old. He literally said 18-year-old. Floss more and we'll see you in 6 months. :mellow:

I'm mostly relieved but I'm thinking I should probably see a periodontist just because of the bleeding gums? Dentist?
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Call the dental office and ask for a script for peridex it clears up bleeding fast. Does stain a little but that can be cleaned off easily. Peridex isa mouth rinse

 
Dentist said:
McGarnicle said:
After Chan. ging my plan and scouring Angie's list, I found a place with good reviews that takes mPride I ance.

It had been 5 years, because I'm an idiot. My gums bleed when I brush, and 20 years ago I did need a deep cleaning, so I braced myself for the worst -- I'm gonna need root canals, root planing, bridges, maybe even some teeth yanked. Over these past few months I'd think about it and freak out, and then I'd get a toothache because my mind works overtime. Maybe I read too many horror stories.

So I go in today, the hygienist is cute and nice and laid back, everything is easy, the dentist tells me maybe I've got some mild gingivitis but overall, he'd be looking for bone loss if we're talking major gum disease, but my x-rays look like that of an 18-year-old. He literally said 18-year-old. Floss more and we'll see you in 6 months. :mellow:

I'm mostly relieved but I'm thinking I should probably see a periodontist just because of the bleeding gums? Dentist?
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Call the dental office and ask for a script for peridex it clears up bleeding fast. Does stain a little but that can be cleaned off easily. Peridex isa mouth rinse
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Shouldn't he just floss more? I am a bleeder myself and I find that my gum tissue is far more sensitive when I don't floss regularly. The Mrs. is a hygienist and she gives me all sorts of crap about how I need to get more regular cleanings, but I need to floss every day.

 
Patriotsfatboy1 said:
Dentist said:
McGarnicle said:
After Chan. ging my plan and scouring Angie's list, I found a place with good reviews that takes mPride I ance.

It had been 5 years, because I'm an idiot. My gums bleed when I brush, and 20 years ago I did need a deep cleaning, so I braced myself for the worst -- I'm gonna need root canals, root planing, bridges, maybe even some teeth yanked. Over these past few months I'd think about it and freak out, and then I'd get a toothache because my mind works overtime. Maybe I read too many horror stories.

So I go in today, the hygienist is cute and nice and laid back, everything is easy, the dentist tells me maybe I've got some mild gingivitis but overall, he'd be looking for bone loss if we're talking major gum disease, but my x-rays look like that of an 18-year-old. He literally said 18-year-old. Floss more and we'll see you in 6 months. :mellow:

I'm mostly relieved but I'm thinking I should probably see a periodontist just because of the bleeding gums? Dentist?
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Call the dental office and ask for a script for peridex it clears up bleeding fast. Does stain a little but that can be cleaned off easily. Peridex isa mouth rinse
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Shouldn't he just floss more? I am a bleeder myself and I find that my gum tissue is far more sensitive when I don't floss regularly. The Mrs. is a hygienist and she gives me all sorts of crap about how I need to get more regular cleanings, but I need to floss every day.
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he should do both.

 
Dentist said:
Patriotsfatboy1 said:
Dentist said:
McGarnicle said:
After Chan. ging my plan and scouring Angie's list, I found a place with good reviews that takes mPride I ance.

It had been 5 years, because I'm an idiot. My gums bleed when I brush, and 20 years ago I did need a deep cleaning, so I braced myself for the worst -- I'm gonna need root canals, root planing, bridges, maybe even some teeth yanked. Over these past few months I'd think about it and freak out, and then I'd get a toothache because my mind works overtime. Maybe I read too many horror stories.

So I go in today, the hygienist is cute and nice and laid back, everything is easy, the dentist tells me maybe I've got some mild gingivitis but overall, he'd be looking for bone loss if we're talking major gum disease, but my x-rays look like that of an 18-year-old. He literally said 18-year-old. Floss more and we'll see you in 6 months. :mellow:

I'm mostly relieved but I'm thinking I should probably see a periodontist just because of the bleeding gums? Dentist?
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Call the dental office and ask for a script for peridex it clears up bleeding fast. Does stain a little but that can be cleaned off easily. Peridex isa mouth rinse
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Shouldn't he just floss more? I am a bleeder myself and I find that my gum tissue is far more sensitive when I don't floss regularly. The Mrs. is a hygienist and she gives me all sorts of crap about how I need to get more regular cleanings, but I need to floss every day.
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he should do both.
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That is why you are a dentist and I am not. :(

 
McGarnicle said:
Anyway, what is the best site/service to select a reputable dentist, anyone know? The one that keeps coming up when I search on a dentist's name is healthgrades.com. Every dentist in my network has 3 stars or less on that site but there are no details around the bad reviews.
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I havent been to a dentist in about 5 years either and moved last year. Just got my new insurance thru work. Thanks to this site, it looks like I found my new dentist.

:thumbup:

 
Kenny Powers said:
McGarnicle said:
Anyway, what is the best site/service to select a reputable dentist, anyone know? The one that keeps coming up when I search on a dentist's name is healthgrades.com. Every dentist in my network has 3 stars or less on that site but there are no details around the bad reviews.
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I havent been to a dentist in about 5 years either and moved last year. Just got my new insurance thru work. Thanks to this site, it looks like I found my new dentist.

:thumbup:
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blazing hot, but she only does root canals, not a general dentist.

 
Kenny Powers said:
McGarnicle said:
Anyway, what is the best site/service to select a reputable dentist, anyone know? The one that keeps coming up when I search on a dentist's name is healthgrades.com. Every dentist in my network has 3 stars or less on that site but there are no details around the bad reviews.
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I havent been to a dentist in about 5 years either and moved last year. Just got my new insurance thru work. Thanks to this site, it looks like I found my new dentist.

:thumbup:
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First thing I thought was I wouldn't trust her, she's too hot to be a really competent dentist. I'm ashamed to be such a sexist.Actually that was the second thing I thought. First thing I thought was I'd like to bang the bejeebers out of her.

 
Didn't mention that the dentist found a cavity, left rear, 18A I believe they call it. Went back today to get it filled. First couple shots of novocaine didn't take, so he shot me up 3 more times. Still barely made me numb after 45 minutes but we gave it a shot anyway. Hurt like a mother####er, so bad I couldn't take it. He ended up giving me a temporary filling and I'll have to go back. He said hopefully next time the stuff will work. Then he said he had a filling done and didn't want any anesthesia at all, essentially calling me a big wuss. I left utterly defeated and ashamed. Then on the way home the stuff kicked in and the entire left side of my mouth is numb.

 
McGarnicle said:
Didn't mention that the dentist found a cavity, left rear, 18A I believe they call it. Went back today to get it filled. First couple shots of novocaine didn't take, so he shot me up 3 more times. Still barely made me numb after 45 minutes but we gave it a shot anyway. Hurt like a mother####er, so bad I couldn't take it. He ended up giving me a temporary filling and I'll have to go back. He said hopefully next time the stuff will work. Then he said he had a filling done and didn't want any anesthesia at all, essentially calling me a big wuss. I left utterly defeated and ashamed. Then on the way home the stuff kicked in and the entire left side of my mouth is numb.
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sorry for the bad beat.

that happens sometimes. some people have really delayed reactions on their anesthetic.

I hate it when people have a similar experience in my office... although I can only think of 1-2 times in 12 years where I had to send someone home due to not getting numb... normally I find a way... i keep 3 different flavors of anesthetic in stock for such occasions. It could be that articaine/septocaine may be a better choice for you.

Although with some people once i figure out their problem.. i just have them come in.. numb them, give them a magazine (hustler, perfect 10, scat-tastic, whatever they are into) and then let them numb for 30-40 minutes and come back and get to work

 
As someone who has never had a cavity since being at the dentist - but have a feeling I have a couple now - why does one need anesthesia for it? Arent you just sealing it with some silver or composite on top? Where is the pain in this?

 
Dentist said:
Kenny Powers said:
McGarnicle said:
Anyway, what is the best site/service to select a reputable dentist, anyone know? The one that keeps coming up when I search on a dentist's name is healthgrades.com. Every dentist in my network has 3 stars or less on that site but there are no details around the bad reviews.
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I havent been to a dentist in about 5 years either and moved last year. Just got my new insurance thru work. Thanks to this site, it looks like I found my new dentist.

:thumbup:
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blazing hot, but she only does root canals, not a general dentist.
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Might have to give it another five years until I go to the dentist then so I'll need a root canal at that point :wub:

 
Kenny Powers said:
As someone who has never had a cavity since being at the dentist - but have a feeling I have a couple now - why does one need anesthesia for it? Arent you just sealing it with some silver or composite on top? Where is the pain in this?
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They have to drill down and clean out the nasty decayed tooth material. Often the cavity expands below the surface, so he has to reach the bottom and leave a nice even surface for the filling resin. The drilling hurts a lot.
 
McGarnicle said:
Kenny Powers said:
As someone who has never had a cavity since being at the dentist - but have a feeling I have a couple now - why does one need anesthesia for it? Arent you just sealing it with some silver or composite on top? Where is the pain in this?
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They have to drill down and clean out the nasty decayed tooth material. Often the cavity expands below the surface, so he has to reach the bottom and leave a nice even surface for the filling resin. The drilling hurts a lot.
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Oh ####. Cant wait. :mellow:

 
So I finally got the permanent filling last week, but now the tooth hurts when I chew. I don't recall pain with fillings when I had them years ago. Is this normal and will it go away, or is the tooth done?

 
McGarnicle said:
So I finally got the permanent filling last week, but now the tooth hurts when I chew. I don't recall pain with fillings when I had them years ago. Is this normal and will it go away, or is the tooth done?
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You may just need to call and ask for a quick bite adjustment. It shouldn't hurt when you chew. A little temperature sensitivity or general soreness is ok, but pain to chewing generally should get addressed and it's generally very easy and quick.

No matter how hard we try sometimes, when people are numb they won't bite on the carbon paper correctly and we don't get the bite perfect.

 
Will I know if it's time to remove a wisdom tooth? Or should I just get it removed before it becomes a problem.

Apparently I am/have a big mouth, and the one sneaking in at the back has the room to fit.

 
hagmania said:
Will I know if it's time to remove a wisdom tooth? Or should I just get it removed before it becomes a problem.

Apparently I am/have a big mouth, and the one sneaking in at the back has the room to fit.
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hagmania said:
Will I know if it's time to remove a wisdom tooth? Or should I just get it removed before it becomes a problem.

Apparently I am/have a big mouth, and the one sneaking in at the back has the room to fit.
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hard to know... so many factors.. i just know very few people keep them and do it without decay or gum disease

 
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