Ok, I'd love to know what people make of this dream I had a couple of years ago!
It started in my school canteen. I was with friends when suddenly giant spider started coming out of the ground so we had to leave the room. Then the dream changed and I was able to return to the canteen. Inside there was someone serving curries. Without realising, I was in the queue to get one and my friend was sat down. When I got to the front of the queue the woman asked what I wanted. The friend who was sat down shouted out that I wanted everything so the woman wrapped a bit of everything up and told me to give it to my friend who had shouted. In the canteen was a sign saying "(some name) you and your family must go to the dentist". A group of people walked in who somehow I knew were the family who went to the dentist. My friend said "there are a lot of you" are began to hit one of them on the head!
Weird dream, I know.
Dream Analysing?
Big spider coming out of the ground may represent big issues crawling up out of the unconscious where they've been gaining size and strength.
That the canteen is in the school may indicate that the situation(s) at issue are at school. School, if you aren't in school, can represent some situation in life which is offering lessons. Curries are spicy and are nourishment. If you like curries, then it may represent something that you want and is available at school. The seated friend who shouted out for some of everything represents an aspect of yourself. That aspect is desirous, hungry or ambitious apparently. That it indicates some of everything indicates that the "appetite" is general.
The sign advising a visit to the dentist is indicative that you feel a need to learn to be a more effective person. Again, the family - of whom there are a lot - represents aspects of your self, of your behavior strategies, roles, etc. (The child in you, the parent in you, the brother in you, the authoritarian, the follower, etc.) All of them need to see the dentist because in dream parlance 'teeth' represent effectiveness, the ability to bite off and chew or bite through situations.
The friend hitting one of them on the head is a bit of a puzzle to me, but it may be a pun indicating that for you to see what's happening you need to be "hit on the head" to get your attention.
To get a clearer idea you might ask yourself:
How do you feel about spiders? Was there a web? Was the spider really threatening? Who is the friend for whom you got the curries? What do they mean to you? What do you think of when you think of them? Which family members needed dental work? Father-figure? Mother? Brother? Baby?
Reply:I remember my dreams very frequently and they are always bizzare, but I have come to the conclusion every time now that dreams are the minds way of putting the previous days events into condensed pictures (perhaps to store up) the analogy with zipping files is exactly right I think.
After looking at the components within my dreams I realised this is clearly what is happening- why they get mixed up in such ludicrous ways is speculation though
Reply:You are asking about a dream you had 2 years ago???????
ISSUES.....
Reply:Aw, I was tracking with the spider and thought you were playing a scene from a certain cheesy black and white sci fi flick of many years ago--a giant spide attacks a building high on a mountain.
A run of the mill fantasy is what you did. There was a song from a not quite so old Willy Wonka flick, one which Sammy Davis, Jr. made a mint resinging an early song, The Candy Man, "think of all your childhood wishes, you can even eat the dishes." One of the things that make fantasy such a recurring genre of literature, music, and visual arts is the range of possibilities that are so fun in the way the play out, as implausible as they are.
No big deal, enjoy and move on.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Dentisty Field Questions?
What is family life like being a dentist and do you spend a lot of time with them? I want to start a family and I don't want to be like a doctor where I am gone ALL the time........ I just want to be able to come home to the kids at least for maybe 1-2 hours.......
Also someone was telling me dentist were going broke across the country in the US because there are so many of them that there is now too much of them! Is this ture??????
Dentisty Field Questions?
I think the blend between dentistry and family can be ideal. You are certainly not "gone all the time" due to practice hours. Most dentists work (more or less) 9-to-5 for 4 or 5 days a week. Some work a late night once a week. Even if you work for someone, you can accept or decline night hours - or look for a more flexible employer if you can't.
You will not go broke if you don't overspend. Dentistry can provide a lot of money at an early age. Banks will lend you money on your signature. WATCH YOUR SPENDING! It is so easy to get in over your head in debt and this would be the only reason for a dentist to go broke.
I say, become a dentist and either "go where the money is," like the rapidly growing cities in the US, or live where you want to live and just accept that you could probably make more money, but you are probably making more than 95% of the people in the town where you choose to live.
Reply:It's good to have a clear sight of your goal. It will make life easier and it will be easier to get where you want to go. Report It
Reply:The family question is the reason I became a small town dentist. And it worked wonderfully well for the reasons you mentioned.
They say that you can no longer start your own practice now. That is not exactly true, but it is hard. There was a time when it was next to impossible for a dentist to go broke. Now it happens often. Almost impossible to practice part time any more. Set expenses eat you up.
The good news is that there are plenty of opportunities out there. Oversupply is not that bad, and I do not think it is getting worse. The profession is still very rewarding for most dentists that I know.
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Also someone was telling me dentist were going broke across the country in the US because there are so many of them that there is now too much of them! Is this ture??????
Dentisty Field Questions?
I think the blend between dentistry and family can be ideal. You are certainly not "gone all the time" due to practice hours. Most dentists work (more or less) 9-to-5 for 4 or 5 days a week. Some work a late night once a week. Even if you work for someone, you can accept or decline night hours - or look for a more flexible employer if you can't.
You will not go broke if you don't overspend. Dentistry can provide a lot of money at an early age. Banks will lend you money on your signature. WATCH YOUR SPENDING! It is so easy to get in over your head in debt and this would be the only reason for a dentist to go broke.
I say, become a dentist and either "go where the money is," like the rapidly growing cities in the US, or live where you want to live and just accept that you could probably make more money, but you are probably making more than 95% of the people in the town where you choose to live.
Reply:It's good to have a clear sight of your goal. It will make life easier and it will be easier to get where you want to go. Report It
Reply:The family question is the reason I became a small town dentist. And it worked wonderfully well for the reasons you mentioned.
They say that you can no longer start your own practice now. That is not exactly true, but it is hard. There was a time when it was next to impossible for a dentist to go broke. Now it happens often. Almost impossible to practice part time any more. Set expenses eat you up.
The good news is that there are plenty of opportunities out there. Oversupply is not that bad, and I do not think it is getting worse. The profession is still very rewarding for most dentists that I know.
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Good Dental Clinic / Dentist in Bangalore near Koramangala having reasonable rate??
Hi i just moved to bangalore with my family few months back,i'm basically from mumbai,we have good dentists there.,may i know a good dentist in bangalore,i think i got to do few fillings and cleaning and also got to do check up for my daughter and husband.Well the cost of living in bangalore is quite expensive, i don't wish the dentist to charge me too much,i even went through the net and found Jeevan Dental Clinic,Dental studio,Dental diagnostics.. i'm very confused for there are so many dental clinics around here... please suggest the best..
Good Dental Clinic / Dentist in Bangalore near Koramangala having reasonable rate??
hi megha,
i too had the same question put up in yahoo answers two months back,i happen to visit Jeevan Dental Clinic after being suggested here.. i should say first i was so scared of the thought of going to a dentist,after visiting Dr.George Jeevan,i think i have no fear now,it was really a pleasant experience visiting him. I got rct done on my tooth,i had no pain..
I don't know about the cost part,i haven't compared his rates to other clinics,but i think it is reasonable for he charged me 1200 for rct which my friend got it done somewhere else costing him more then 2000,you must visit him once atleast, anyway he never charged me first for check up,do give my reference,hope he will remembers me.
his contact numb is 9886892438
Jessica
Reply:i too had this same problem selecting a dental clinic first, i've visited two clinics only so far, dental diagnostics and Jeevan dental clinic, both are good, but i felt Jeevan dental clinic to be far better then other clinics for the rates are very reasonable and you get personal attention here by Dr.jeevan.. Well if u r looking looks and interior stuff,then u must check out dental lavele in richmond town but very very expensive,otherwise for treatment quality check only jeevan dental clinic
Reply:i've been to a clinic in cox town,it was good,clinic name is smile dental clinic, well i don't stay in koramangala, think for koramangala jeevan dental clinic should be good,but i've not been there but heard about it,still for all staying near cox town i recommend smile dental clinic..
Good Dental Clinic / Dentist in Bangalore near Koramangala having reasonable rate??
hi megha,
i too had the same question put up in yahoo answers two months back,i happen to visit Jeevan Dental Clinic after being suggested here.. i should say first i was so scared of the thought of going to a dentist,after visiting Dr.George Jeevan,i think i have no fear now,it was really a pleasant experience visiting him. I got rct done on my tooth,i had no pain..
I don't know about the cost part,i haven't compared his rates to other clinics,but i think it is reasonable for he charged me 1200 for rct which my friend got it done somewhere else costing him more then 2000,you must visit him once atleast, anyway he never charged me first for check up,do give my reference,hope he will remembers me.
his contact numb is 9886892438
Jessica
Reply:i too had this same problem selecting a dental clinic first, i've visited two clinics only so far, dental diagnostics and Jeevan dental clinic, both are good, but i felt Jeevan dental clinic to be far better then other clinics for the rates are very reasonable and you get personal attention here by Dr.jeevan.. Well if u r looking looks and interior stuff,then u must check out dental lavele in richmond town but very very expensive,otherwise for treatment quality check only jeevan dental clinic
Reply:i've been to a clinic in cox town,it was good,clinic name is smile dental clinic, well i don't stay in koramangala, think for koramangala jeevan dental clinic should be good,but i've not been there but heard about it,still for all staying near cox town i recommend smile dental clinic..
What do you think?
My husband was having a problem with his teeth and was put on an antibiotic for it - amoxicillin. The dentist that prescribed him this KNEW he was allergic to pennicillin yet still prescribed him this medication several times. After some very severe side effects, we discovered that my husband is allergic to the amoxicillin. His family doctor said that his dentist should have known not to prescribe him this medication since he KNEW he couldn't take pennecillin. I myself feel the same way but my husband says it was just a mistake. He isn't the only one that has suffered the side effects - I have had many sleepless nights taking care of him (because of seizures) and I'm seriously upset that this even happened. The dentist that did this was named best dentist in our area for the past 6 years in a row. What do you think?
What do you think?
Thats a crock of ****- the dentist should of know, if hes allergic to pennicillin why would the dentist give him amoxicillin- that was a stupied move by the dentist- i would try and follow up on what action you can take against him
Reply:See him in court!
Reply:He should be reported.
Reply:if i was u i i would sue the bastard. He knew better. Take him to the cleaners
Reply:I'm surprised the pharmacy even filled the presription knowing that he is allergic to penicllin!! Report this dentist ASAP!!!
Reply:Are you sure his allergy was noted in the file at the dentist? If so, then the dentist was negligent. You said that he prescribed this several times. What I don't understand is that if your husband is allergic, why did he take the subsequent prescriptions?
I am allergic to sulfa drugs. I know what most of those are. However, any time a doc hands me a script, I tell them "I am allergic to sulfa, is this a sulfa drug?" I go through the same thing at the pharmacy when I turn in the prescription and the pharmacist has noted my records for my drug allergy.
Reply:Even if you didn't know better, the dentist should have. Take it as a lesson to question everything.
What do you think?
Thats a crock of ****- the dentist should of know, if hes allergic to pennicillin why would the dentist give him amoxicillin- that was a stupied move by the dentist- i would try and follow up on what action you can take against him
Reply:See him in court!
Reply:He should be reported.
Reply:if i was u i i would sue the bastard. He knew better. Take him to the cleaners
Reply:I'm surprised the pharmacy even filled the presription knowing that he is allergic to penicllin!! Report this dentist ASAP!!!
Reply:Are you sure his allergy was noted in the file at the dentist? If so, then the dentist was negligent. You said that he prescribed this several times. What I don't understand is that if your husband is allergic, why did he take the subsequent prescriptions?
I am allergic to sulfa drugs. I know what most of those are. However, any time a doc hands me a script, I tell them "I am allergic to sulfa, is this a sulfa drug?" I go through the same thing at the pharmacy when I turn in the prescription and the pharmacist has noted my records for my drug allergy.
Reply:Even if you didn't know better, the dentist should have. Take it as a lesson to question everything.
What good is state assistance (DSHS) medical coverage if no dentist will accept it for payment?
Our family has DSHS coverage and so far I've found a dentist who will see my kids, but can't find one that will see me! What good does it have to have this coverage if no dentist will accept it? I'm starting to think that dentists are all rather greedy people (perhaps worse than lawyers!) All they seem to care about is money. What about low income folk? Do we not matter at all? Is making money a higher priority to dentists than caring for all people regardless of their economic status? Many people would agree we need universal health care. But what about dental care? The costs of seeing a dentist is beyond what most can afford- including those who have some form of insurance. It's ridiculous. People can DIE from tooth infections...not to mention the great pain they cause. What's up with dentists??? I want to know.
What good is state assistance (DSHS) medical coverage if no dentist will accept it for payment?
First of all, there ARE public health clinics who accept Medicaid in all states. It may not be convenient, but they are there. They might be "new" dentists, but they are licensed.
Unfortunately, there are so many people living at the poverty level, the backlog for Medicaid care is horrendous. Understand that Medicaid (in my state) will reimburse the dentist about $35 for removing a tooth. It costs more to pay the staff than that. New Jersey has not had a major fee revision in over 20 years and the fees were horrible 20 years ago. Many would GIVE away the care, but to work for Medicaid fees usually means that the doctor is paying for part of your care out of his own pocket, as he still has to meet expenses. In my little office in a rural area, it costs about $185-200 per hour to open the office. That MUST be paid before I have a penny to put in my own pocket. I can't see a Medicaid patient and do four extractions, which would take about an hour, and lose $60 of my own money. I do not mean I'd make $60 less than usual. I mean it would cost me $60 out of my pocket to make up the difference so I could pay my staff and the electric company, etc., and I'd have nothing at all for my efforts and liability.
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Free Care
Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.
Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.
Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."
Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.
If you are a senior citizen, call your local Area Agency on Aging or Office on Aging. If you can not find a listing in your local phone book on the "County Government" pages (usually marked with blue borders), call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency on Aging serving you.
Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.
Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.
Check http://nfdh.org/joomla_nfdh/content/view... to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.
I personally offer free care or reduced fee care or "overlook the bill" care when I know the exact circumstances of a person's financial position. If they have had a medical hardship, for instance, I am sympathetic. You can't come in just looking for free care, though. You have to come in with the intentions of doing the best you can and then I decide exactly how I am going to handle the financial aspect. I can usually tell who is actually trying to pay and who simply wants to skip out on me. I do not usually consider smokers to be in financial need, though. If they can find a couple thousand dollars a year for cigarettes, they could find the same amount of money and fix almost any dental problem. Maybe you can find a local dentist who has the same attitude.
Reply:When I see someone like you doing your level best to make a better life, I easily consider reducing my fees to the break even point or less. I just can't open the doors to the flood of welfare patients because NOBODY in my town does except for the clinic
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Reply:[continued] and I'd be instantly FILLED with Medicaid patients. I'm sorry to say, but that would shut down my practice within about 3 months. I'd be bankrupt. Report It
Reply:Alternately, I could consider seeing one or two per week to let the rest of the patients help meet expenses, but then you'd have to wait weeks and weeks, so why tease you with such an offer? Report It
Reply:As far as the prejudice against smokers, I am not really prejudiced against smokers, but I'm saying that there are better ways to spend your money. You will deal with this once you are a counsellor... Report It
Reply:...and see what I mean. Besides, smoking is a guarantee that you WILL have gum and bone disease. A GUARANTEE, so try to quit! Report It
Reply:And please note that my smoking comment is part of a pre-written answer and that I posted without knowing that you were a smoker, so it's nothing personal. Report It
Reply:Tell me about it. I am in WI and it's impossible to find a dentist and if you do get that lucky it's usually about a 6 month wait. Can't you call the insurance and find a referral? That's what I had to do. It is awful and your so correct about having pain. If you get a bad infection in your tooth it can go into the blood and cause heart problems and even death. I wish you luck. Also if you can't find a referral maybe local dentists that will accept payment plans. I know it's difficult for "us" low income people, but it's better then no dentist at all.
Reply:Sorry but you can not mandate that a dentist accept a loss from seeing a patient on welfare. I have a job and don't have employee dental insurance-($80 a month and they only cover 50%) so I travel to the state university dental school for care.
I would try a federally funded health care clinic with a dental program. If I knew what state you are in it would help.
Reply:i say you cannot blame the dentist, but the system. i work, but i am not offered health insurance. i have NO coverage and it is horrible. i understand that some people want to be callous and go on about a dentist's "losses", but if health care was more readily available and affordable, you wouldn't be in such a spot to begin with.
that is why i am voting for a president that supports universal health care. i am sorry about your tooth.
you can try a medical college. they usually work for much less or even free in some situations. good luck.
EDIT: Terra: i too was a little disgusted at the attitude. this forum is full of people who think they are better than others and it can be so frustrating. i know you work hard and you are a smart woman. don't let the small minds get to you. :)
What good is state assistance (DSHS) medical coverage if no dentist will accept it for payment?
First of all, there ARE public health clinics who accept Medicaid in all states. It may not be convenient, but they are there. They might be "new" dentists, but they are licensed.
Unfortunately, there are so many people living at the poverty level, the backlog for Medicaid care is horrendous. Understand that Medicaid (in my state) will reimburse the dentist about $35 for removing a tooth. It costs more to pay the staff than that. New Jersey has not had a major fee revision in over 20 years and the fees were horrible 20 years ago. Many would GIVE away the care, but to work for Medicaid fees usually means that the doctor is paying for part of your care out of his own pocket, as he still has to meet expenses. In my little office in a rural area, it costs about $185-200 per hour to open the office. That MUST be paid before I have a penny to put in my own pocket. I can't see a Medicaid patient and do four extractions, which would take about an hour, and lose $60 of my own money. I do not mean I'd make $60 less than usual. I mean it would cost me $60 out of my pocket to make up the difference so I could pay my staff and the electric company, etc., and I'd have nothing at all for my efforts and liability.
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Free Care
Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.
Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.
Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."
Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.
If you are a senior citizen, call your local Area Agency on Aging or Office on Aging. If you can not find a listing in your local phone book on the "County Government" pages (usually marked with blue borders), call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency on Aging serving you.
Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.
Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.
Check http://nfdh.org/joomla_nfdh/content/view... to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.
I personally offer free care or reduced fee care or "overlook the bill" care when I know the exact circumstances of a person's financial position. If they have had a medical hardship, for instance, I am sympathetic. You can't come in just looking for free care, though. You have to come in with the intentions of doing the best you can and then I decide exactly how I am going to handle the financial aspect. I can usually tell who is actually trying to pay and who simply wants to skip out on me. I do not usually consider smokers to be in financial need, though. If they can find a couple thousand dollars a year for cigarettes, they could find the same amount of money and fix almost any dental problem. Maybe you can find a local dentist who has the same attitude.
Reply:When I see someone like you doing your level best to make a better life, I easily consider reducing my fees to the break even point or less. I just can't open the doors to the flood of welfare patients because NOBODY in my town does except for the clinic
[continued] Report It
Reply:[continued] and I'd be instantly FILLED with Medicaid patients. I'm sorry to say, but that would shut down my practice within about 3 months. I'd be bankrupt. Report It
Reply:Alternately, I could consider seeing one or two per week to let the rest of the patients help meet expenses, but then you'd have to wait weeks and weeks, so why tease you with such an offer? Report It
Reply:As far as the prejudice against smokers, I am not really prejudiced against smokers, but I'm saying that there are better ways to spend your money. You will deal with this once you are a counsellor... Report It
Reply:...and see what I mean. Besides, smoking is a guarantee that you WILL have gum and bone disease. A GUARANTEE, so try to quit! Report It
Reply:And please note that my smoking comment is part of a pre-written answer and that I posted without knowing that you were a smoker, so it's nothing personal. Report It
Reply:Tell me about it. I am in WI and it's impossible to find a dentist and if you do get that lucky it's usually about a 6 month wait. Can't you call the insurance and find a referral? That's what I had to do. It is awful and your so correct about having pain. If you get a bad infection in your tooth it can go into the blood and cause heart problems and even death. I wish you luck. Also if you can't find a referral maybe local dentists that will accept payment plans. I know it's difficult for "us" low income people, but it's better then no dentist at all.
Reply:Sorry but you can not mandate that a dentist accept a loss from seeing a patient on welfare. I have a job and don't have employee dental insurance-($80 a month and they only cover 50%) so I travel to the state university dental school for care.
I would try a federally funded health care clinic with a dental program. If I knew what state you are in it would help.
Reply:i say you cannot blame the dentist, but the system. i work, but i am not offered health insurance. i have NO coverage and it is horrible. i understand that some people want to be callous and go on about a dentist's "losses", but if health care was more readily available and affordable, you wouldn't be in such a spot to begin with.
that is why i am voting for a president that supports universal health care. i am sorry about your tooth.
you can try a medical college. they usually work for much less or even free in some situations. good luck.
EDIT: Terra: i too was a little disgusted at the attitude. this forum is full of people who think they are better than others and it can be so frustrating. i know you work hard and you are a smart woman. don't let the small minds get to you. :)
Is deep scaling a scam?
I just had a deep scaling done. This lead to 2 extra visits for the cleaning (total 3 now), and I have a fourth before they will do a regular cleaning and fix a small cavity. Was I scammed? My insurance doesn't want to cover all of it, so I instead have for fork over a ton of money.
I talked with a dentist friend of the family (who I don't go to because he's from out of town) and he indicated that it's a scam. Is it? At nearly $800 from my pocket I'm a bit peeved and wonder if now I can do something to maybe get it back.
Is deep scaling a scam?
It's not a scam if you had pockets and the start of gum disease. It is a scam if you didn't have this - and did they numb you ?
Generally you can have half the mouth done at the same time but again it's hard to be numb all over -
A deep cleaning is effective if you aren't the best tooth brusher
and the early stages of gum disease is coming on with some pockets around the bone - but if you visit your dentist every 6-12 months for a cleaning and brush twice a day and floss I'd say perhaps you were scammed.
Reply:Hi! Speaking as someone in the dental field for over 25 years, that seems like a bit toooo much. This is the kind of thing that makes it tough on those of use that really care about out patients and keeping their monies in their wallet.
I only do perio scaling if the pockets are over 5-6 and teeth are compromised. If the gums bleed profusely and teeth are slightly loose I numb the whole quadrant and to a deep cleanig and irragate with heavy duty rinses. I charge only 100. and I am near NYC%26gt;one of the highest for everything. Most ins. will not cover this and I try to understand/ work out a plan. 4 visits unless they can handle it all in three. Then I have them come 3 times a year for a regular cleaning until the pockets have reduced and the bleeding is completely gone. This saves them the horrible expense of a periodontist and losing teeth and bridgework. That is a huge amount of savings. I also take the time to teach them HOW to brush, floss and give them a special mouthrinse to use everyday. There are even oral medicatioins that can be given to help. My job is to help and make you happy. So I thinkg 800 should have been halved and a long term treatment plan worked out so your mouth gets healthy and stays that way for the rest of your life. I would also do one more thing and don't laugh. I personally have found that taking probiotics everyday for six months reduces the amount of bacteria and garbage in your mouth. Most dentists would laugh, but your mouth is the first step of digestion and any one with stomach or bowel problems usually has periodontal issues as well. It is all connected. Buy the refridgerated ones in the health store. Take 2 a day for 30 days and then one a day after that. Bet you find me in 6 months and tell me your mouth is totally healed and you never have gum issues again. Try it, you have nothing to lose (except gum disease and colon cancer) and everything to gain. M
Reply:He is not ripping you off, he is treating you with the best way they can. Would you want your heart surgeon doing a half-*** job? Same with the dentist. It may be that the calculus is so thick on your teeth that they couldnt do the deep scaling withouth first doing a debridement to remove all that crap. The debridement and scaling take time.. usually a few visits. Sometimes dentists can go overboard when placing anitbiotics in not-so-deep pockets, but I don't know your case or the severity of your gum disease, so it's hard to say wheather or not the treatment is overkill. And most people's insurances don't cover nearly enough, so you are not alone.
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I talked with a dentist friend of the family (who I don't go to because he's from out of town) and he indicated that it's a scam. Is it? At nearly $800 from my pocket I'm a bit peeved and wonder if now I can do something to maybe get it back.
Is deep scaling a scam?
It's not a scam if you had pockets and the start of gum disease. It is a scam if you didn't have this - and did they numb you ?
Generally you can have half the mouth done at the same time but again it's hard to be numb all over -
A deep cleaning is effective if you aren't the best tooth brusher
and the early stages of gum disease is coming on with some pockets around the bone - but if you visit your dentist every 6-12 months for a cleaning and brush twice a day and floss I'd say perhaps you were scammed.
Reply:Hi! Speaking as someone in the dental field for over 25 years, that seems like a bit toooo much. This is the kind of thing that makes it tough on those of use that really care about out patients and keeping their monies in their wallet.
I only do perio scaling if the pockets are over 5-6 and teeth are compromised. If the gums bleed profusely and teeth are slightly loose I numb the whole quadrant and to a deep cleanig and irragate with heavy duty rinses. I charge only 100. and I am near NYC%26gt;one of the highest for everything. Most ins. will not cover this and I try to understand/ work out a plan. 4 visits unless they can handle it all in three. Then I have them come 3 times a year for a regular cleaning until the pockets have reduced and the bleeding is completely gone. This saves them the horrible expense of a periodontist and losing teeth and bridgework. That is a huge amount of savings. I also take the time to teach them HOW to brush, floss and give them a special mouthrinse to use everyday. There are even oral medicatioins that can be given to help. My job is to help and make you happy. So I thinkg 800 should have been halved and a long term treatment plan worked out so your mouth gets healthy and stays that way for the rest of your life. I would also do one more thing and don't laugh. I personally have found that taking probiotics everyday for six months reduces the amount of bacteria and garbage in your mouth. Most dentists would laugh, but your mouth is the first step of digestion and any one with stomach or bowel problems usually has periodontal issues as well. It is all connected. Buy the refridgerated ones in the health store. Take 2 a day for 30 days and then one a day after that. Bet you find me in 6 months and tell me your mouth is totally healed and you never have gum issues again. Try it, you have nothing to lose (except gum disease and colon cancer) and everything to gain. M
Reply:He is not ripping you off, he is treating you with the best way they can. Would you want your heart surgeon doing a half-*** job? Same with the dentist. It may be that the calculus is so thick on your teeth that they couldnt do the deep scaling withouth first doing a debridement to remove all that crap. The debridement and scaling take time.. usually a few visits. Sometimes dentists can go overboard when placing anitbiotics in not-so-deep pockets, but I don't know your case or the severity of your gum disease, so it's hard to say wheather or not the treatment is overkill. And most people's insurances don't cover nearly enough, so you are not alone.
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Careers that make BIG money?
I'm currently a sophomore in college going after a business degree of some sort. Since I need to start deciding my career path, I'd like to do something that makes BIG money...like $250K - $500K per year or more. I have alot of dreams I want to do with my life and don't want a lack of money to hold me back. I currently own and run a few small part time businesses to pay my way thru college and know that I'd really like to be my own boss after college too. I've thought of the following careers but would like to hear what others think or advice from their own experience.
- Medicine (Oral Surgeon/Dentist since I have family in this that will be retiring in the next 5-10 years)
- Business (Finance like stocks/investing or Marketing like brand managment)
- Real Estate/Construction Management
- Law
The way I see it, I need a good source of income coming in to invest in real estate/stocks. I already do that anyways, but what should I do as a stable, self employed day job?
Thanks!
Careers that make BIG money?
You aren't going to make a half million dollars/yr doing anything, regardless of your education, unless you're good at it.
Having said that, you can potentially make that sort of money in any number of different fields.
So, find the one that you are the most passionate about, because that passion will translate into a high level of competency. If you love the law, than become a lawyer and you'll likely be a good one. If you really have no desire to work inside people's mouths, than you can still be a dentist, but you won't be a particularly good one.
See what I'm getting at?
Reply:If you are in a tight situation needing cash, I would suggest that you sign up for Agloco. This is no "career" but if you use it right, this can become your main source of income. You do not need any degrees to qualify (it's quite simple), and its free to sign up for. All you do is get paid to surf the web. It sounds stupid, but companies are willing to pay Agloco for when you surf sites, whatever sites they may be. And in return, Agloco gives you a reward.... money. The most money though, comes from when you refer others. Since you are a sophmore in college, this would be a perfect opportunity for you. There are many people in college who are looking for ways to make money, and you could get them to sign up under you so that you make money. So lets say that you refer 5 people to Agloco, and they each refer 5 others, and everybody surfs the web 5 hrs a month, then your making $4886.25/month. But that isn't that many referrals. So lets say that you refer 10 people, and they each refer 10 others, and everybody surfs the web for 5 hrs a month, your then making $138,892.5/month (way over $500,000 per year). So I would not miss out on this opportunity if I were you. So please let me be your referrer, and do us both a favor and sign up for Agloco. I hope this helps you make money! The best of luck! Thanks. http://www.agloco.com/r/BBFC0373
Reply:I agree with the other forum member response: that you have to seek "what you are good at."
Nevertheless, let's get practical and examine for a moment the question of "how the rich became rich." For example, in the case of the supposedly world's richest man, Bill Gates of Microsoft, did he complete college [not an honorarium] and earn a college degree. No, he didn't. He was given Microsoft by his father!
And then, let's take a look at a famous director, producer, Steven Speilberg who recently refused to accept an honorarium from U.S.C.'s film school, because they rejected his application to their film school - TWO times. But that setback did not stop his career. He nevertheless completed his film degree from Long Beach State College - after some 13 years of moviemaking. And how did he become famous in light of not having earned a major film degree. He started as a mail clerk at MCA/Universal and that led him to meet the most important people in the film industry. And he knew on a first name basis the major studio heads and players at Universal, and as we all know, he advanced forward to become a successful director and producer later on.
Now you come along with a list of careers which you believe will open up a great deal of fortune which you can then invest in real estate/stocks. And these careers are all college based. But how did Bill Gates and Steven Spielberg become rich and successful without any formal medical, business, real estate or law training" There must be some madness in finding the answer which is often right in front of us. Mr. Gates and Mr. Spielberg realized that their success had something to do with a 1930's publication which embodied all that was necessary to become rich and famous. It's the Dale Carnegie book entitled "How to Win Friends and Influence People." And besides Mr. Gates and Mr. Spielberg, almost all successful entrepreneurs trust this book as the motivational source of how to manage people and learn to become leaders. Perhaps you should take a look at this success book because the principles contained therein really work! Dale Carnegie's book was based on interviews of some of richest men living at the time, circa 1931-1942 who reveal their secrets of success and wealth.
Good luck!
Reply:You can check the waters with internet marketing.
- Medicine (Oral Surgeon/Dentist since I have family in this that will be retiring in the next 5-10 years)
- Business (Finance like stocks/investing or Marketing like brand managment)
- Real Estate/Construction Management
- Law
The way I see it, I need a good source of income coming in to invest in real estate/stocks. I already do that anyways, but what should I do as a stable, self employed day job?
Thanks!
Careers that make BIG money?
You aren't going to make a half million dollars/yr doing anything, regardless of your education, unless you're good at it.
Having said that, you can potentially make that sort of money in any number of different fields.
So, find the one that you are the most passionate about, because that passion will translate into a high level of competency. If you love the law, than become a lawyer and you'll likely be a good one. If you really have no desire to work inside people's mouths, than you can still be a dentist, but you won't be a particularly good one.
See what I'm getting at?
Reply:If you are in a tight situation needing cash, I would suggest that you sign up for Agloco. This is no "career" but if you use it right, this can become your main source of income. You do not need any degrees to qualify (it's quite simple), and its free to sign up for. All you do is get paid to surf the web. It sounds stupid, but companies are willing to pay Agloco for when you surf sites, whatever sites they may be. And in return, Agloco gives you a reward.... money. The most money though, comes from when you refer others. Since you are a sophmore in college, this would be a perfect opportunity for you. There are many people in college who are looking for ways to make money, and you could get them to sign up under you so that you make money. So lets say that you refer 5 people to Agloco, and they each refer 5 others, and everybody surfs the web 5 hrs a month, then your making $4886.25/month. But that isn't that many referrals. So lets say that you refer 10 people, and they each refer 10 others, and everybody surfs the web for 5 hrs a month, your then making $138,892.5/month (way over $500,000 per year). So I would not miss out on this opportunity if I were you. So please let me be your referrer, and do us both a favor and sign up for Agloco. I hope this helps you make money! The best of luck! Thanks. http://www.agloco.com/r/BBFC0373
Reply:I agree with the other forum member response: that you have to seek "what you are good at."
Nevertheless, let's get practical and examine for a moment the question of "how the rich became rich." For example, in the case of the supposedly world's richest man, Bill Gates of Microsoft, did he complete college [not an honorarium] and earn a college degree. No, he didn't. He was given Microsoft by his father!
And then, let's take a look at a famous director, producer, Steven Speilberg who recently refused to accept an honorarium from U.S.C.'s film school, because they rejected his application to their film school - TWO times. But that setback did not stop his career. He nevertheless completed his film degree from Long Beach State College - after some 13 years of moviemaking. And how did he become famous in light of not having earned a major film degree. He started as a mail clerk at MCA/Universal and that led him to meet the most important people in the film industry. And he knew on a first name basis the major studio heads and players at Universal, and as we all know, he advanced forward to become a successful director and producer later on.
Now you come along with a list of careers which you believe will open up a great deal of fortune which you can then invest in real estate/stocks. And these careers are all college based. But how did Bill Gates and Steven Spielberg become rich and successful without any formal medical, business, real estate or law training" There must be some madness in finding the answer which is often right in front of us. Mr. Gates and Mr. Spielberg realized that their success had something to do with a 1930's publication which embodied all that was necessary to become rich and famous. It's the Dale Carnegie book entitled "How to Win Friends and Influence People." And besides Mr. Gates and Mr. Spielberg, almost all successful entrepreneurs trust this book as the motivational source of how to manage people and learn to become leaders. Perhaps you should take a look at this success book because the principles contained therein really work! Dale Carnegie's book was based on interviews of some of richest men living at the time, circa 1931-1942 who reveal their secrets of success and wealth.
Good luck!
Reply:You can check the waters with internet marketing.
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