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Dam had my left upper side, last molar #15 and wisdom tooth #16 removed. The WT had impacted the molar, which cause a slight infection and bone loss. When the outside, independent Oral Surgeon looked over my head shot X-ray, he said #15 & #16 had to be removed. Plus, I needed a bone graft and tissue repair. So, I said what’s the cost, he said maybe $800, but was not sure. Like all dental office, a front desk girl comes into my room with the estimated bill. She goes over the bill and it came to $1,498 with my dental insurance coverage (far from $800). Without dental insurance it would have been well over $4,000.
I said dam. I asked the girl to leave me the estimated bill and send over the Oral Surgeon. The OS Dr said I needed the bone graft and tissue treatment because at my age, my healing ability is pretty shaky. I said OK Doc I will listen to you. At least my dental office gave me 6 months to pay.
I asked his nurse where they travel and she said they cover 4 counties, Los Angeles, Ventura, San B and Bakersfield. They visit our D office once a month. Dang, my mind started to race with his billing and income. I’m thinking he must make $700 K to $900 K after paying his nurse and all the D office taking a cut of his billings. Man dat’s a nice annual income and he looked maybe 35 to 37 yrs old, young guy. And, I thought he was very good OS too.
Dam, I was really sore and swollen yesterday, but taking Ibuprofen helped a lot + antibiotics and a mouth rinse (for 7 days) to speed up the healing process. I had to change the gauze like 4 times yesterday and twice dis morning. Looks like the blood clot developed nicely, the gauze is pink today. Just ate soup and crackers last night. Dis morning had my fruit and oat meal for breakfast. I’m not too bad today, but my cheek is still swollen and tender. Not fun having oral surgery… Cheers
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Doc as an MD, I’m surprise by your reply. You’re implying because I had this dental procedure, I did not take proper oral hygiene care? Wrong my friend, like most people I brush 2 times a day, and floss & rinse with water after every meal. Plus, rinse with Crest Advance, Pro Health mouth wash with my bedtime brush. I get my dental cleaning 2 times a year.
According to da Oral Surgeon, Wisdom teeth impacting molars is very common. And, if not caught by X-rays, over time it gets infected and must be removed. Dis was my case. Dentist in practice do not like touching or removing wisdom teeth, unless it’s necessary. I’m 86 yrs of age, in my late 60’s had my 2 bottom wisdom teethes extracted, my dentist could see it getting too close to the molars. We’ve been with this dental group for only 2 years. Unfortunately, this upper molar and WT was not caught by my previous dentist. Oh, and I’ve had maybe 14-15 different dentist over my life time. Many I did not like and the ones I liked retired.
I googled search, see below for how common WT impacting molars. Apparently, 70% to 90% of adults experience dis problem. I’m estimating you’re around 65+ in age, you’re very lucky if you have not had your wisdom teeth extracted by an oral surgeon.
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Dang Bruddah Old Pueblo, dat must have hurt like a Mofo. Shoot, we’re fortunate living in America, we have top dentist for good oral health care. But, sadly many Americans still do not have dental insurance and do not see a dentist for a good cleaning and for big problems. I read in 3rd world countries, many people die from gum disease and infected teeth. I feel sorry for these people. Yeah, teeth and gum problems can be very painful and fatal… Good talking to you Bruddah… Cheers
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