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In reply to the discussion: Has anyone here had a tooth (molar) implant before? [View all]smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)23. Thanks for your advice, Ms. Toad!
It's all so confusing because there are so many different types of dentists you have to see depending upon what the problem is, and I am learning from all of you that it is a much more complicated and drawn out process than I had originally thought it would be.
Unfortunately, it is early in the year, so I don't know if I can drag it into the next calendar year, but at least now I have an idea of what to expect, so I feel a little more prepared for the conversation w/ my regular dentist tomorrow. I am just hoping they will allow some kind of financing so I don't have to pay it all at once.
Thanks again! Very helpful!
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Someone else below mentioned going to a dental school, which didn't even occur to me, but
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#19
It's actually called the 3rd molar.....used to work in the dental business.....
a kennedy
Feb 2021
#37
Thank you! I didn't realize that it might be a bit of a longer, drawn out process.
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#9
Thanks! It seems to me like it is the best long term solution and I am not that old, so it makes
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#11
Actually, I am in Boston, so we have a lot of good dental schools in the area.
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#12
Yikes! I'm so sorry, my friend! I've been there, too, had an abscess 3x on the same molar
Rhiannon12866
Feb 2021
#25
Thanks for the advice, Rhiannon! I have heard of that before, but didn't know what it was.
smirkymonkey
Feb 2021
#29