Is your Dentist Transitioning to Modern Technology... - Page 2

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

Mine is doing more modern techniques than he was doing only a few years ago but none with things going around the head. That sounds way to expensive for me. He is the son of the Dentist I used forever so I will keep going regardless to what he probably does since I remember when he was a boy in grade school and now a Dad of 7.

As of two years ago he put a mini fridge in his reception area with complimentary bottle water for all. Also telephones all his patients before his lunch hour he worked on the day before to see if they are feeling fine and have any questions. Even for simple procedures. Seven children to put through college, Yikes!!

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

Our dentist does 1 cap in one visit. No temporary.

Sweetbay magnolia · ‎04-14-2013

Yes, but they integrate the best of all, in what they choose.

My dentist is excellent. Human, too. I count on his judgement and we hope for the best outcome. He admits if he has been wrong, and I admit if I have strayed off-course in my dental health.

It works.

Cogito ergo sum

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

I agree that the latest doesn't always mean the greatest. Sometimes the old tried and true methods are better.

My dentist will fill a cavity by blasting, or something like that, if the cavity isn't too deep. If it's too deep he said this isn't the best method and would be painful. I had it done twice and while it's nice not to have the novocaine, it was a real mess.

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

@Nicknack wrote:
My dentist uses the x-ray machine where you stand, and it goes completely around your head. My insurance doesn't pay for that, so I may refuse to have it done that way the next time.

I haven't had a cavity in years or needed a root canal or anything so am not sure what other equipment he has.

@NickNack - does he do that every time you go?

Our insurance will only pay for that or a full set of xrays once every 3 years. They will pay for the bite wing xrays every 6 months.

I would never be able to do that panoramic scan without freaking out. I can't stand anything that close to my face and barely tolerate the regular xray machine that close.

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

@CelticCrafter wrote:
@Nicknack wrote:
My dentist uses the x-ray machine where you stand, and it goes completely around your head. My insurance doesn't pay for that, so I may refuse to have it done that way the next time.

I haven't had a cavity in years or needed a root canal or anything so am not sure what other equipment he has.
@NickNack - does he do that every time you go?
Our insurance will only pay for that or a full set of xrays once every 3 years. They will pay for the bite wing xrays every 6 months.
I would never be able to do that panoramic scan without freaking out. I can't stand anything that close to my face and barely tolerate the regular xray machine that close.

@CelticCrafter The first time he did that was the last time I went, so I'm not sure how often he would do it. I haven't gotten my bill from the dentist's office yet, but looked on my insurance co.'s website and it said it wasn't paid. I think it was $145. I don't really want to pay that each time, so think I will ask for the other type of x-rays next time.

The Bluebird Carries The Sky On His Back"
-Henry David Thoreau

VaBelle35 · ‎03-10-2010

I have Delta Dental.

I go to a large dental practice. I don't know if they use sandblasting, lasers or ozone gas, but they do use modern techniques to remove and dispose of mercury fillings.

This practice follows my insurance coverage. For example, the panoramic xray is only paid for by insurance very 5 years, so they only do that every 5 years. Bite wings are once a year, I think. Full mouth is every 3 years or something.

re Panoramic Xray

In 1969 I fell off the handlebars of my brother's bike and did serious damage to my teeth (luckily they were my baby teeth). In 1969, the panoramic xray took a lifetime (especially when you're 5 and have to sit still). You didn't stand for it, you sat in the machine and it went around your head very, very slowly and you had to sit perfectly still. And it was incredibly loud.

The new ones are a piece of cake ;o)

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chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

Of course. I wouldn't go to a physician who was practicing medicine like it's 1980. I won't go to dentist who is stuck in the past and using old equipment and techniques.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

@Bonanzajellybean wrote:
Yes and insurance doesn’t cover a lot of these gadgets.

I think your insurance might not pay for certain procedures but they do pay for modern supplies, imaging, tools etc. My dentist has a new chair that I love. He's very tall, so I assume it's better for him but the way it tilts back, I can't see anything. I can't see the instruments he's using or anything. I put the earphones on and I'm oblivious to what he's doing. It's like I'm on a surgical table. I'm a bit of dental phobic so the less I see and hear, the better. Even with today's painless dentistry.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

Dentists are a "dime a dozen" around here. In the last 25 years, I've switched several times for various reasons.

All have modern offices and from what I an determine ... modern technology. I've been seeing my current dentist about 10 years. He has a group practice, on-site lab, great support and office staff.

He bonded my upper and lower front teeth last year ... they look fab!