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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: Jan. 2007 ~ Mar. 2007: Health Center: Dental Issues users admin

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Dipo
Member

04-23-2002

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 9:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
I was wondering if anyone knows about Arestin? I had some work done and this stuff (which after reading the info) was used and I don't have a problem with that, I am just amazed at what they are charging me. It is $570 per quadrant, or $2280 for the entire mouth.

Anyone had this stuff before?

Seamonkey
Moderator

09-07-2000

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 10:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
What is it? Or, what does it do?

Dipo
Member

04-23-2002

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 9:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
LOL, is it some sort of antibiotic that is inserted betweent the gum and the tooth. The brochure it comes with is quite interesting and details the testing they did. It is used in combination with deep cleaning (scaling and planing) for periodontal issues.

You can't use floss for 10 days (oh darn) and it is apparently effective for two weeks, sort of time released.

Sunshyne4u
Member

06-17-2003

Saturday, January 20, 2007 - 1:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
If they did this procedure without your specific permission you should not have to pay for it.

Was a choice between Oral antibiotics and this Extremely expensive option given to you?

That office sounds like a place I went to twice. The first time they were super nice and did a full exam, tons of xrays etc. Next time i went i wanted to hear what they thought I needed done with my teeth. Sounded good so I agreed to a few teeth to start.

Went to the desk to arrange it, then they told me..It didnt matter if i had full dental I would have to pay upfront. $1400 a TOOTH!!

I usually dont pay a penny due to full coverage.

I didnt go back. The office was full each time I went. I often wonder if those people were put in a position where they felt they couldnt say NO WAY.