Monday, December 3, 2012

Is it more cost effective to have a general dentist -vs- oral surgeon to do a simple wisdom teeth extraction?

Q. My daughter needs her wisdom teeth pulled and they aren't impacted or "complicated". Is it more "cost effective" to have a general dentist do the procedure than an oral surgeon? Isn't an oral surgeon considered a "specialist" and therefore more expensive?

A. Just a heads up,you may not want them to give you the drug called Versed
( Midazolam )
In fact, many people who use Versed for " IV Sedation,Conscious Sedation" during a procedure are awake for the entire procedure but remember nothing, often believing they were "out" the whole time.



Versed (Midazolam) is an amnestic. It is commonly administered in combination with anesthesia before and during surgery. It is also commonly used for minor procedures like colonoscopies dental procedures like extractions,conscience sedation,twilight sleep, so that patients won't remember pain and discomfort.HOWEVER THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT THOSE SENSATIONS WILL NOT BE EXPERIENCED!!!!Forgetting does no mean it did not happen!! Amnesia does NOT take place for some patients.

IT'S NOT MY INTENTION FOR YOU TO NOT GET THE PROCEDURE DONE, JUST INFORMING YOU THAT YOU MAY WANT IT DONE WITH ANOTHER DRUG!!!!!

Here is a note from a Dentist about Versed
I've used Versed 1000+ times during oral surgery procedures and I've never had a complaint. It's a miracle drug because it is safe and it causes you to not remember an unpleasant experience. My answer to him is isn't it better to have not experienced the pain than to have forgot it. No wonder you have had no complaints you gave them amnesia!!


Can a general dentist check to see if i suffer from PERIODONTICS AND GIVE ME Periodontal treatment?
Q. When i go to a general dentist can they check to see if i suffer from PERIODONTICS AND GIVE ME Periodontal treatment for that or do i have to go to a specialist?

A. A general dentist should be able to determine if you have periodontal disease by doing a thorough dental exam. The exam would likely include a full set of xrays (approximately 16 xrays) that would allow them to assess for bone loss around the teeth and by doing a full periodontal probing which is where readings are taken with a small ruler (probe) to measure the space between the gums and the teeth. Depending on how comfortable the dentist (or hygienist) is and the technology that they have they may treat you or refer you to a periodontist who specializes in that type of care. Whether your hygienist is working for a general office or periodontal office they are all basically trained the same. The periodontist is more likely than a general dentist to be able to due gum and bone surgeries to help correct and improve a periodontal situation. Good luck!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist


I would like to become a general dentist?
Q. I am in high school.I am planing on going to University of Chicago.How long will it take to become a general dentist.What does a general dentist do.How long will it take to become one if I take pre med school for 2 years.Also what is their yearly salary.Is it hard to get into UIC.I just got my report card and i take all honor classes and I got all A's.

A. It usually takes 4 years of college then another 4 years of dental school to become a dentist. General dentists do all areas of dentistry. Most do fillings, extractions, prosthetics, see children, root canals, braces. As a general dentist you canal tailor your practice to the things you like to do most. It would be helpful for you to shadow a dentist so you can get to know what they actually do. Yearly salary can vary greatly depending on where you practice and what type of practice you have. I do not know if IUC is hard to get into. Most dental school require good grades to get in. Study hard and good luck.


Can a General dentist treat gum decease?
Q. My friend has periodontists, which is infection of the gums. His insurance does not cover specialist (periodontics in this case). Can a general dentist treat his problem?

A. General dentists can practice periodontics and treat gum disease. Depending on how difficult the case is, the general dentist should refer the patient to a specialist, a periodontist.





Powered by Yahoo! Answers

No comments:

Post a Comment