Beauty

[F1wild]

On 8/28/2014 SnowKita said: animalarus, F1wild, & beauty junkie-- thank you SO MUCH for responding. I believe it is top on one side and bottom on the other. So, I guess I will have to decide. If you don't mind I would like to tell you some more and see what you think. It makes me wonder what is standard. He is a DDS. When I have gone to a DDS in the past, I have been referred out for root canals. He does them though. If DDS's can do them, why refer out . Also, when I had my cleaning, the receptionist assisted. (It is a small, brand new office.) He did the cleaning. I've always had the hygienist do it. I believe she also assists with the fillings. So, what exactly can she do without being licensed? He does orthodontia as well. My kids will need that too. Are DDS's schooled for that as well? Again, why refer out? I so appreciate your time. Thanks again. ETA--I don't think he does botox-HaHa!,,

He is new and trying to build a practice. Hygienists can be expensive, if the office isn't busy enough yet. Dental assistants do not require a license in any state, but they can go to school, take written boards and become certified (I did this to work while going to RDH school). It sounds like he wants to do as much as possible, himself.

Some dentists have things they like to do. I worked with one who just loved doing root canals and eventually went back to school to become an endodontist. I also worked with an aesthetic & reconstruction specialist. Why refer out? The specialist does what the dentist isn't as comfortable doing, plus they have the specialized equipment and do that specialty day in/day out.

Personally, I would take my kids (if I had any) to an orthodontist. I would only want a specialist dealing with something so important. Pluss, the ortho offices are the cool, fun offices.

[laraffinee]

I have been an endodontist (root canal specialist) for 27 years. some patients can tolerate anesthesia on both sides and some can not - it is an individual call and depends on the overall health of the patient, what meds, if an they are on, etc.

Root canals - some general dentists can do basic, simple ones, but many get way over their heads and then send them to us and want us to clean up their mess- broken instruments, ledged canals, you name it. An Endodontist is much better trained at root canals than a general dentist - they just are. We have 2-3 more years of training after dental school. Some general dentists love doing root canals and do a lot of them and study and work to improve their technique and can be really good, but those dentists are much fewer and far between than most people realize.

[shiloh 81]

Just have a question for you. What kind of dentist or doctor would you see for tmj or tmd. 2 years ago my disk came out of socket. Been dealing with the terrible ache ever since. I'm hoping for another xray @ my dentist but just wanted to know the best type of person to see for this issue? I know my own dentist doesn't deal with this stuff. Thank so much

[tends2dogs]

On 8/28/2014 tends2dogs said:

animalsrus,

I have an unrelated question for you. (sorry SnowKita)

You stated that you work in Oral and Maxillofacial dentistry. We have one such doctor in our small town that is also doing facial fillers and Botox. Is this the norm? Just wondering....

TIA

Thank you for all the comments and opinions about my question. It seemed like a good thread to ask this.....sorry SnowKita for butting in...

Yes, this doctor is an Oral and Maxillofacial doc. He has been in practice in our town for many years. He doesn't advertise these extra services, but seems to be a word of mouth kind of thing. I know of 2 people that used him and were happy. He also told them that he "works" on his wife. They are in their late 50's. Just wondered about this branching off of practice...

Thanks again!

[Madisson]

On 8/28/2014 F1wild said:

On 8/28/2014 SnowKita said: animalarus, F1wild, & beauty junkie-- thank you SO MUCH for responding. I believe it is top on one side and bottom on the other. So, I guess I will have to decide. If you don't mind I would like to tell you some more and see what you think. It makes me wonder what is standard. He is a DDS. When I have gone to a DDS in the past, I have been referred out for root canals. He does them though. If DDS's can do them, why refer out . Also, when I had my cleaning, the receptionist assisted. (It is a small, brand new office.) He did the cleaning. I've always had the hygienist do it. I believe she also assists with the fillings. So, what exactly can she do without being licensed? He does orthodontia as well. My kids will need that too. Are DDS's schooled for that as well? Again, why refer out? I so appreciate your time. Thanks again. ETA--I don't think he does botox-HaHa!,,

He is new and trying to build a practice. Hygienists can be expensive, if the office isn't busy enough yet. Dental assistants do not require a license in any state, but they can go to school, take written boards and become certified (I did this to work while going to RDH school). It sounds like he wants to do as much as possible, himself.

My sister called as I was reading through these posts. She is a dental hygienist who lives in Wisconsin. She said that dental assistants are now licensed in several states. She named Minnesota, Michigan, and Washington as examples. I guess things must be changing in dentistry.

She also said that every dentist can choose what procedures they might prefer to do or prefer not to do and refer out the procedures they prefer not to do. She said that some dentists are busy enough that they can do this. Root canals and extractions were mentioned above.

Also, she said that some dentists do the cosmetic facial procedures now...and that is not against their licenses, as long as they have had whatever amount of advanced education their state requires. Personally, if I were having facial cosmetic treatment, I would go to a plastic surgeon.

[animalsrus]

I just now got back to this thread and have not read all the replies...to clarify to those that DID respond..I would like to say....I have not only worked in oral SURGERY but also in general dentistry. I do NOT agree that oral surgeons would or should do perm.tattoos..or plastic surgery procedures unless they have a license to do so. And to reply to another...many dentists do NOT do extractions...they send them to us...which is preferable as surgeons have the training and skills to get it done with less trauma. Also..we don't do boots or fillers as that really should be done by pladtics. After doing this for 37+ years..I would hope. Know what I'm talking about. Like I said.. I haven't read all the other replies..but hope I helped SOMEONE!!! ;-)

[animalsrus]

That was suppose to be botox not boots... oops!

[SANNA]

It is absolutely ok if you can tolerated to be numb on both sides for a while. Try to eat when your anesthesia wears off though to avoid chewing of your cheek . If your fillings are simple you could even ask your dentist to use no epinephrine anesthetic,it gets you numb faster and wears off faster. And doesn't affect your blood pressure. Good luck!

[beauty junkie]

Snowkita many dentists do root canals but my personal opinon is I prefer the endodontist.Its their specialty,they can do them in their sleep. In all the years I worked for my boss I have seen it all,and with surgery such as perio,any gum work,a periodontist is the way to go,same with any endo. I have seen so many teeth perforated or the endo wasn't completed and didn't get to the apex.I know the specialist will charge more but in these cases,its so worth it.