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February 9, 2009 at 5:19 PM #344028February 9, 2009 at 5:24 PM #343478
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ParticipantI seem to remember a “where’s the best dentist” thread going around a few years back, but I think the couple I see (Steve and Bridget Hurst) are amazing. They will do cosmetic work, but I tend to feel like they truly care about the health of the mouth first, and not doing unnecessary procedures. I’ve recommended many people to them, and they all have thanked me for it.
February 9, 2009 at 5:24 PM #343799ParticipantI seem to remember a “where’s the best dentist” thread going around a few years back, but I think the couple I see (Steve and Bridget Hurst) are amazing. They will do cosmetic work, but I tend to feel like they truly care about the health of the mouth first, and not doing unnecessary procedures. I’ve recommended many people to them, and they all have thanked me for it.
February 9, 2009 at 5:24 PM #343906ParticipantI seem to remember a “where’s the best dentist” thread going around a few years back, but I think the couple I see (Steve and Bridget Hurst) are amazing. They will do cosmetic work, but I tend to feel like they truly care about the health of the mouth first, and not doing unnecessary procedures. I’ve recommended many people to them, and they all have thanked me for it.
February 9, 2009 at 5:24 PM #343935ParticipantI seem to remember a “where’s the best dentist” thread going around a few years back, but I think the couple I see (Steve and Bridget Hurst) are amazing. They will do cosmetic work, but I tend to feel like they truly care about the health of the mouth first, and not doing unnecessary procedures. I’ve recommended many people to them, and they all have thanked me for it.
February 9, 2009 at 5:24 PM #344033ParticipantI seem to remember a “where’s the best dentist” thread going around a few years back, but I think the couple I see (Steve and Bridget Hurst) are amazing. They will do cosmetic work, but I tend to feel like they truly care about the health of the mouth first, and not doing unnecessary procedures. I’ve recommended many people to them, and they all have thanked me for it.
February 9, 2009 at 5:44 PM #343488Anonymous
GuestKev,
I would ask your dentist why he wants to do the bone graft? Basically when you pull a tooth, the bone has to fill back in and tends to condense/shrink up. If you are missing teeth on that side, it is usually good to have a bone graft if you are having a denture placed or an implant placed. Bone graft is just fill in bone.
I see no need to bone graft for wisdom teeth extractions. I did not have bone grafts when mine were removed. Take this for what you are paying me but I am a dentist. I do wisdom teeth extractions all the time and have not done a bone graft yet. Again, I do bone grafts for implant placement or denture stabilization. Is your tooth completely impacted and covered by bone or just soft tissue? Also, dry socket is prevented by not busting up the clot that forms over the bone. No spitting, smoking, or sucking through a straw for 48 hours. Infections are prevented by the same way. As long as he is using sterile techniques you should be fine.
My opinion = get a 2nd opinion.
Dr. RD.
February 9, 2009 at 5:44 PM #343808GuestKev,
I would ask your dentist why he wants to do the bone graft? Basically when you pull a tooth, the bone has to fill back in and tends to condense/shrink up. If you are missing teeth on that side, it is usually good to have a bone graft if you are having a denture placed or an implant placed. Bone graft is just fill in bone.
I see no need to bone graft for wisdom teeth extractions. I did not have bone grafts when mine were removed. Take this for what you are paying me but I am a dentist. I do wisdom teeth extractions all the time and have not done a bone graft yet. Again, I do bone grafts for implant placement or denture stabilization. Is your tooth completely impacted and covered by bone or just soft tissue? Also, dry socket is prevented by not busting up the clot that forms over the bone. No spitting, smoking, or sucking through a straw for 48 hours. Infections are prevented by the same way. As long as he is using sterile techniques you should be fine.
My opinion = get a 2nd opinion.
Dr. RD.
February 9, 2009 at 5:44 PM #343916GuestKev,
I would ask your dentist why he wants to do the bone graft? Basically when you pull a tooth, the bone has to fill back in and tends to condense/shrink up. If you are missing teeth on that side, it is usually good to have a bone graft if you are having a denture placed or an implant placed. Bone graft is just fill in bone.
I see no need to bone graft for wisdom teeth extractions. I did not have bone grafts when mine were removed. Take this for what you are paying me but I am a dentist. I do wisdom teeth extractions all the time and have not done a bone graft yet. Again, I do bone grafts for implant placement or denture stabilization. Is your tooth completely impacted and covered by bone or just soft tissue? Also, dry socket is prevented by not busting up the clot that forms over the bone. No spitting, smoking, or sucking through a straw for 48 hours. Infections are prevented by the same way. As long as he is using sterile techniques you should be fine.
My opinion = get a 2nd opinion.
Dr. RD.
February 9, 2009 at 5:44 PM #343945GuestKev,
I would ask your dentist why he wants to do the bone graft? Basically when you pull a tooth, the bone has to fill back in and tends to condense/shrink up. If you are missing teeth on that side, it is usually good to have a bone graft if you are having a denture placed or an implant placed. Bone graft is just fill in bone.
I see no need to bone graft for wisdom teeth extractions. I did not have bone grafts when mine were removed. Take this for what you are paying me but I am a dentist. I do wisdom teeth extractions all the time and have not done a bone graft yet. Again, I do bone grafts for implant placement or denture stabilization. Is your tooth completely impacted and covered by bone or just soft tissue? Also, dry socket is prevented by not busting up the clot that forms over the bone. No spitting, smoking, or sucking through a straw for 48 hours. Infections are prevented by the same way. As long as he is using sterile techniques you should be fine.
My opinion = get a 2nd opinion.
Dr. RD.
February 9, 2009 at 5:44 PM #344043GuestKev,
I would ask your dentist why he wants to do the bone graft? Basically when you pull a tooth, the bone has to fill back in and tends to condense/shrink up. If you are missing teeth on that side, it is usually good to have a bone graft if you are having a denture placed or an implant placed. Bone graft is just fill in bone.
I see no need to bone graft for wisdom teeth extractions. I did not have bone grafts when mine were removed. Take this for what you are paying me but I am a dentist. I do wisdom teeth extractions all the time and have not done a bone graft yet. Again, I do bone grafts for implant placement or denture stabilization. Is your tooth completely impacted and covered by bone or just soft tissue? Also, dry socket is prevented by not busting up the clot that forms over the bone. No spitting, smoking, or sucking through a straw for 48 hours. Infections are prevented by the same way. As long as he is using sterile techniques you should be fine.
My opinion = get a 2nd opinion.
Dr. RD.
February 9, 2009 at 5:45 PM #343498kev374
Participant[quote=RD]Is your tooth completely impacted and covered by bone or just soft tissue?
Dr. RD. [/quote]
Hi Doc, thanks very much for the opinion..appreciate it!! I don’t think it is impacted as I can feel the entire last tooth with my tongue. It is the very last one on my upper left. But there is no corresponding tooth below it as that one has been extracted.
February 9, 2009 at 5:45 PM #343818Participant[quote=RD]Is your tooth completely impacted and covered by bone or just soft tissue?
Dr. RD. [/quote]
Hi Doc, thanks very much for the opinion..appreciate it!! I don’t think it is impacted as I can feel the entire last tooth with my tongue. It is the very last one on my upper left. But there is no corresponding tooth below it as that one has been extracted.
February 9, 2009 at 5:45 PM #343926Participant[quote=RD]Is your tooth completely impacted and covered by bone or just soft tissue?
Dr. RD. [/quote]
Hi Doc, thanks very much for the opinion..appreciate it!! I don’t think it is impacted as I can feel the entire last tooth with my tongue. It is the very last one on my upper left. But there is no corresponding tooth below it as that one has been extracted.
February 9, 2009 at 5:45 PM #343955Participant[quote=RD]Is your tooth completely impacted and covered by bone or just soft tissue?
Dr. RD. [/quote]
Hi Doc, thanks very much for the opinion..appreciate it!! I don’t think it is impacted as I can feel the entire last tooth with my tongue. It is the very last one on my upper left. But there is no corresponding tooth below it as that one has been extracted.
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