Need help in finding appropriate procedure and doctor
Need help in finding appropriate procedure and doctor
Added: July 06, 2008 - 5:57 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Tempe, AZ
Need Dentist / Specialist:
Yes
Provide Cost Estimate:
Yes
X-rays Available:
No
Case Summary
Exam & Consultation
Filling
Root Canal
Crown
Teeth: 1
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: never
Last Cleaning: never
Case Description
I had cavity which started some 5-6 years back. At that time I just had a temporary filling to minimize further decay of the tooth. Now it started aching when I bite solid food under that.
I want to get this fixed and not sure which procedure to ask for. Also,I think I need total examination of my teeth as I had other problems like sensitivity and wisdom tooth. This is my first time experience with dentist in this country and would like to know whom do I've to cosnult. Is it a general family dentist or a specialist? Also, I'm not having dental insurance, so it would helpful to get a cost estimation for the appropriate procedures.
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Reply: Need help in finding appropriate procedure and doctor
added: July 07, 2008 - 1:39 PM
Cost Estimate: $150
Please call our office and we can set up a full exam for you. We will go over all our findings and let you know what treatment you will need. Looking forward to meeting you.Exam & xrays are usually $200. But since you do not have insurance our fee will be $150.00.Sameet Koppikar, DDS
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