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I've been in periodontal disease maintenance "supposedly" for going on 5 years. Was going for deep cleanings every 3 months like clock work & told things looked good. During that time at least every 3-6 months I would need a filling replaced or patched up, due to pieces braking off etc.. Even have a few teeth that are made up of just filling.. because Medicaid won't cover root canals. BTW "all" of my back teeth have been filled or refilled.
Jump to a year ago with the virus shutting down/closing the Dentist Offices , I went 9 months with no work done. Finally got in & was told I have more bone loss & a wisdom tooth is loose. I have server anxiety attacks & hate needles so I went to a surgeon & was put under. Went back to dentist for 3 month cleaning & another tooth loose on opposite side. At this time I was very upset & told the Dentist if I had known my teeth was that bad I would of had that tooth pulled as well. Dentist tells me lets see if another cleaning will help it.. My teeth/gums are sore -sensitive to hot & cold . So many large fillings I can't enjoy eating either pain or afraid to chew & break fillings off.
So I've decided to have all my back teeth out & get partial dentures down the road. Only I need a referral to a oral surgeon & I'm pretty sure my Dentist won't give me one. Can my Dentist refuse a referral & if so what would be my alternative? I thought of changing Dentists , but seems they all want to save teeth. That's fine for someone that has good insurance or can pay for the work & want to keep up with the upkeep. For me I'm so done.. . Any Help will be apricated good or bad at this point!!
Jump to a year ago with the virus shutting down/closing the Dentist Offices , I went 9 months with no work done. Finally got in & was told I have more bone loss & a wisdom tooth is loose. I have server anxiety attacks & hate needles so I went to a surgeon & was put under. Went back to dentist for 3 month cleaning & another tooth loose on opposite side. At this time I was very upset & told the Dentist if I had known my teeth was that bad I would of had that tooth pulled as well. Dentist tells me lets see if another cleaning will help it.. My teeth/gums are sore -sensitive to hot & cold . So many large fillings I can't enjoy eating either pain or afraid to chew & break fillings off.
So I've decided to have all my back teeth out & get partial dentures down the road. Only I need a referral to a oral surgeon & I'm pretty sure my Dentist won't give me one. Can my Dentist refuse a referral & if so what would be my alternative? I thought of changing Dentists , but seems they all want to save teeth. That's fine for someone that has good insurance or can pay for the work & want to keep up with the upkeep. For me I'm so done.. . Any Help will be apricated good or bad at this point!!
