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Bad Bite, Bad Teeth, Bad Finances! Rockville, MD--Scheduled for Tuesday 01/19/15
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I have had bad teeth the majority of my life. An...
ayn_nonamessJanuary 7, 2016
WORTH IT$45,000
I have had bad teeth the majority of my life. An overbite one dentist said he "could drive a truck through" combined with a "congenital defect" in my jaws and upper arch, which needs a chunk taken out of it, and lower jaw needs to be realigned. Could have been fixed with braces. If I had done it as a kid. Anyway, scared witless, and having a hard time finding reviews on the Rockville, MD office. Also having a hard time finding financing without an outrageous interest rate. HELP! Do I do it? Do I cancel? Hate being so indecisive, but this is a huge prospect.
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January 19, 2016
It's done. Came in at 8, and sitting in recovery right now waiting for the temp to be installed. Pain is not nearly as bad as I anticipated and I should be able to stay on top of it. Took a pic. I know. That's sick. Gone through 10 or more ice bags. Tomorrow should be the worst, but after that it should be all healing from there.
January 20, 2016
Hi
I think your one dentist could have had better bedside manners than that comment. I totally understand where you are coming from. But as far as the cost & money.....I am going in and having my upper removed, and put into dentures, its all temporary...or maybe not. But with what money I have, I am happy to go into dentures, I will be healthier and happy, the teeth are perfect and they have come along ways with dentures. Sure....People rather drive a Ferrari than a Kia.......but too bad.....lol....Maybe go see a local dentist with a good rep ; )
I think your one dentist could have had better bedside manners than that comment. I totally understand where you are coming from. But as far as the cost & money.....I am going in and having my upper removed, and put into dentures, its all temporary...or maybe not. But with what money I have, I am happy to go into dentures, I will be healthier and happy, the teeth are perfect and they have come along ways with dentures. Sure....People rather drive a Ferrari than a Kia.......but too bad.....lol....Maybe go see a local dentist with a good rep ; )
January 22, 2016
Oh my if I could find anyone to finance me I would DO IT.....I have always had a nice smile but with braces and a few fillings. Then all sudden my teeth just strated to go horribly bad. I work full time and do not have a lot of debit at the moment and I would pay 30 percent interest. I think you deserve it and think of how great you will feel. Pay the loan off with the next few taxes checks. Do you mind sharing were you obtain financing?
January 23, 2016
I did get financing, at 13.9% interest...eeek. Payment would have been more than my house payment. Was able to borrow from my 401K, which I totally forgot I had! At 4.5% interest, it's much more manageable. Clear Choice worked with me on the financing. Paid 2/3 up front, then I will pay the rest when the permanent teeth are delivered. By then I hope I will be able to borrow again or use a credit card with no interest. I'll move that balance when the expiration date draws close. Care Credit will finance for yrs no interest, or perhaps something else will come available.
February 2, 2016
Go to the Columbia Office. That is not that far from you. They have all sorts of financing options available. Talk to Heather at the from desk to make your appt. Tell her Karen Hauhn sent you and you can view my pic on FB to see my smile. Hope this helps. Remember you are worth it. Think about what you have already invested and what you could be looking at financially to replace and fix those teeth!
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Cancelled again?
ayn_nonamessJanuary 12, 2016
Just got a call that my appointment has been cancelled due to an emergency for one of the anesthesiology folks...so another who-knows-how long before I get another appointment. Dentist comments on Clear Choice do not seem very positive :( But, I haven't had many positive dental experiences. I'll get some before pics taken with and without the removable bridge. Actually my teeth don't look too bad if I don't open my mouth...
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January 12, 2016
I hope you will be able to get another appointment soon. This may be premature commenting since I have only had my all on 4's done yesterday but what I have experienced from Clear Choice has been wonderful. I am thankful to have found this site over the weekend to give me less anxiety about the procedure in general. The entire staff there has been so helpful and caring. Prior to my surgery Dr. Z came in to my recovery areato go over everything. Seeing a bit of apprehension in my body language he assured me everything would be fine. Once I was awakening they were making impressions for temporary teeth and then I went to my recovery area to wait for the teeth to be made. Nurses checked in on me and helped with something to eat to take meds. Once teeth were in place we were on our way. Dr. Z called in evening to see how I was feeling. Today is moderately painful with ibuprofan taking care of that but do have swelling and some bruising. Reading Lisa's blog on here has been very positive, even though she was at the McLean facility, I have felt the same level of concern for a good outcome here in Rockville. Good luck!
January 13, 2016
Thanks! My new appointment is set for the 19th, so I have one more week to get nervous. :) Hope everything goes well for your recovery.
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Pics
ayn_nonamessJanuary 18, 2016
Here are the cropped pics of what I have going on right now, with and without the bridge. Most of what you see are crowns and bridges in various states of failure. Yes, very embarrassing, but hopefully after Tuesday it will be a distant memory. My dear husband set up a go fund me page, there is a doozy of a pic https://www.gofundme.com/kne2twfg
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March 10, 2016
I thought about setting up a gofundme page because I don't have insurance. I've just been really scared to go it. Of course I should have my husband do it. My teeth are rotting, missing teeth, some broke. I need to do something soon because it's effecting my health. My glands are swollen and sore as we speak. I'm 36 with 3 children 14,7, and 1. So I've still got a lot to live for. Your smile is BEAUTIFUL. God bless you and your journey.
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