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Question:

I went to the dentist and he said that I have two small cavities both look cracked in the tooth cam. He used a new laser to check for cavities. I am also having problems with my gums in the front (bottom row). He said that was due to hormones of pregnancy and makes the gums swell sometimes. Anyhow my question is how much does it cost to fix very small cavities. I would like an idea becaus our insurance only pays a certain percentage and I don't want to get robbed by the dentist as I have heard that they can cash in on people. Thanks for your ideas in advance!

Answers:
Hey there! It will be hard for anyone here to answer this question because the cost depends on where you live, etc... You can call around and ask other dentists. Ask your dentist first and then compare prices. Tell them straight out that you are doing this ... tell them you can't afford it and want an idea of what it will cost.

BUT remember - you get what you pay for in any situation. There are "quack" docs and dentists out there who could seriously hurt you or screw up your teeth. I would check references from the dentist and check the Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been filed to make sure they are legit. (Especially if there prices a WAY lower than surrounding dentists.) Remember, that MOST dentists are good people who are there to help people ... not just for the money. There are more good than bad ... just ask around I have found all my doctors and dentists from friends, family, and coworkers. They will always share someone who's good.

When you are pregnant your body really does react differently than normal. Your dentist was right about that. MOST important is that you do take care of these 2 cavities ... pregnancy depletes calcium in your body BIG time. Most women end up with more cavities and/or tooth problems then ever after they've been pregnant. These cavities will worsen WAY faster than normal because you are pregnant and the growing baby is sucking up large amounts of the calcium your teeth need to stay strong.

Taking a prenatal vitamin and EXTRA calcium besides that are critical. BE sure and do that everyday.

Hope this helped .. good luck to you! =)

Depends on where you live and your dentist. The cost of living may be higher or cheaper depending on where you live. So you should probably call around.

Its very difficulty to tell my what you have said . After all us dentists must have to see it before pricing it . I'm sorry but no one here will know for sure . Best thing to do is just let your dentist cash in on you for now .

It depends on the dentist, yes, but it also depends on where the cavities are located, which teeth and where on the teeth. If it is on a premolar or molar, it will be more expensive than anterior teeth (front teeth).

Your dentist was exactly right when he said the hormone levels can effect your gum tissue and cause them to swell. Just keep real good care of them and it should reverse once you've delivered.

Odds are that he'd have you wait until you've delivered to do the fillings anyway, depending on how bad the decay is. If they are small like you say they are, then they can probably wait until your baby is born.

And congratulations!!

For some of my cavities before, it depended on what kind of filling you would want. If you take the silver fillings, it's cheaper. Sometimes insurance will cover it all. If not, the dentist may just take the insurance portion. If you want white fillings (to match your teeth) that typically is more expensive, up to hundreds.

Your doctor may be able to submit information to the insurance company so you can get an estimate of what the insurance will pay and what you will be responsible for before agreeing to do procedures. I've done that before to figure out my budget. (FYI--My insurance is percentage based also).

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