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I feel like I am being ripped off for Arestin therapy! I am being charged $1,140 for my dental treatment and really don't think my gums are that bad. I am 35yrs of age and never had a cavity in my life. As of two weeks ago, I went in for a cleaning, xrays, etc. I was told I have one definite cavity and one possible cavity from a filling that came out. I also was told that I need treatment for gum disease. I have never lost a tooth and have all my wisdom teeth all straight naturally. Is Arestin

I should be grateful if yourselves can advise me what I should now do about the extraction of my molar today, 1st Apr 11. I was told by my dentist that periodontal disease was the cause of the tooth to be loose. I could move the molar left to right with relative ease with just light pressured nudges with my fingers; he said extraction was the only method. I took his advice and now the molar is extracted. I did a little research on it via the web on periodontal disease, and discovered Atridox

i went to the dentist today and was diagnosed with mild periodontal prob. and was suggested that i have a SRP (deep cleaning) done. it was also suggested that i get arestin as well durin the SRP. my question basically is arestin really necessary? and do i really have to get numbed for the SRP? since i have a mild case and can take some pain i was wondering if i really needed to be numbed at all. of course there will be pain but is it tolerable? i rather just tolerate it then have my face n

Okay, I went to a new Dentist today because i had a filing that fell out and there was some discomfort. Before i walked out of the Dentist office I had paid $542 and never got my filing fixed! My paperwork that I filled out asked "What brings you in today?" I stated about my tooth problem. Well I sat in the chair, they took about 5-7 x-rays and preceded to show me that I had some periodontal work needed. (Teeth Cleaned) They then showed me the cost (I am a self pay, no insurance). If I joined

I just had this procedure done this afternoon. Please note that I had Arestin treatment done as well. Also, any suggestions on what to eat? My dentist told me nothing crunchy, sticky, hard or spicy, but also told me nothing with seeds (no berries) and no sandwiches because of the bread. SO HUNGRY!

I had around 6-8 glued on my teeth yesterday and of course my dentist used the blue light to cure it. They didn't seem loose, and oddly enough, my dentist office had me scheduled to get a "cleaning" an hour after my appointment for the Invisalign fitting and buttons. By the time I was done with that, I went into the next room. I informed them that I had a previous cleaning about 2 and a half to 3 months ago at another dentist that I was going to. So, the dental hygienist said I should wait unt

I am in my early 30s. I went to a dentist for the first time and found out that I don't have any cavities or any other problems and in fact my teeth are very strong. But the dentist said I have periodontal disease, because I have tartar/calculus build up behind my bottom and side teeth. They wanted to deep clean. After my insurance and all, they estimated ~$700-800 out of my pocket, mainly because of the Arestin antibiotic. I want to know what if I try to clean this myself slowly using the $5

I had a free comprehensive exam today at Aspen Dental. I have not seen a dentist in 10 years due to my fear and a very bad experience when I was a child. I need quite a bit of work done, but that doesn't shock me. The dentist insisted greatly that I need to have a deep cleaning on all quadrants. She did mention that my front teeth have weakened enamel and a deep cleaning will help prevent future cavities. They want to use Arestin as well. She did not measure the pockets or anything like that (

A local dentist office quoted me $1,556 for root planing, irrigation with Chlorhex, Arestin, and Stannous rinse. Are all these necessary?

My employer got me a new dental insurance so I picked a dentist from their web site. I visited this new dentist yesterday for the first time. They took X-ray etc... Then they told me that I need a deep cleaning. So I told them I had one already about 2 years ago then been getting regular cleaning every 3 months with old dentist. But they still insisted that I need another deep cleaning. And this is how much they want to charge for it. Per quadrant, Perio Scale : $260 (UCF) : $30.00 (PRIM) :

I have to have deep cleaning and been advised to get Arestin treatment at a cost of $90 per dose. I need 7 doses and it isn't covered by insurance. Any comments please on whether this is a 'must' or if the benefits are debatable. Thanks

About a month ago he was given an antibiotic called, Arestin, during a "Scaling & Root Planing" procedure at a dental office, which contains minocycline or tetracycline. Is it safe for someone allergic to penicillin and azithromycin to take Arestin? For the last month he has been experiencing extreme difficulty breathing and tightness of the chest. He's been to see his general doctor about several times in the last month, and they have ran several tests, looking for problems with everything fr

I am know regretting going to Aspen Dental today. I definitely feel overcharged and the payment policy seems ridiculous. My question is I had deep scaling done today and found out I have a lot of gums with 5-7 mm pockets. I was offered Arestin injections. I was given the option to decline, do some, etc. Considering how deep most pockets were and have bacteria causing bottom of my teeth to stain black I decided to go for it. I have been looking online and I am wondering if I had too many

I am having the root scaling done next week and the dentist said I may need arestin after it. I have to pay $75 out of pocket for it. Can I trust the dentist if he says I really need it ?

I went to the dentist to have a deep cleaning done and was given arestin for the pockets in my gums, but after my cleaning I have been bleeding more from my gums than before. Also I have gotten blisters in my mouth. Is this normal? I had the first deep cleaning part done on January 20th and the second on February 3rd.

i have just had scale root planning done the dentist said i should not floss around the arestin so that the antibiotics stay in there, but how am i suppose to keep stuff out my gums??? another thing is im scared to even eat because i feel like my gums are super sensitive right now? so what are some options for me? am i just being a worry freak is it okay for me to eat regular foods?

Arestin is an antibiotic that is injected into the gum pockets when scaling and root planing is done. The stuff is expensive and my insurance doesn't pay for it. Is it worth it?

opinion and the answer was that i didnt need the arestin...what should i do??? should i go with the first opinion or second???

Apparently I have a pretty bad case of periodontal disease and I am only 25! They told me I needed deep cleaning underneath my gums...And when they rated my build up I had a 5 on almost every tooth ( I believe 5 was the worst). Please only respond if you have experience receiving treatment or performing treatment. Not interested in people quoting from the web. I already researched it myself. Thanks! My Questions Are: 1) Should I be as nervous as I am? I wont have any Nitrous Oxide..Only regu

3 months ago i got a deep cleaning and found out i have gum diease, i spent $500 for arestin. (I believe it kills bacteria and help reduce my pockets). Tomorrow i'm due for another cleaning but i want to avoid burning a hole in my pocket. I'm brushing 3 times a day and flossing after meals. How can i save my gum's and my money???

I HAD ARESTIN PUT IN A COUPLE OF MY TEETH, CAN I USE LISTERINE AFTER BRUSHING? WOULD THAT INTERFEAR WITH THE ARESTINE?

My dentist told me I could use Arestin like 2 years ago. I didn't want to pay for it. My condition improved significantly, and another dentist at the same office mentioned Arestin again, but also acknowledged that my gums were better. Then he said I might prefer lasers instead. The lasers clean the gums and base of the tooth so the gums grow back and attach to the bone better to reduce bone loss and receding gums. I would like to know if anyone has had either Arestin or laser treatment,

There is a pocket in the gum next to this molar due to gingivitis. The Xray also shows roundish infected areas around each root of the molar. If Arestin (antibiotic) is applied to this pocket, might that also improve the root area infections? Or do I need a root canal too? A year ago I had terrible throbbing in this tooth. The same dentist X-rayed it but couldn't see anything. The pain gradually subsided and went away. (Could this mean the tooth died?!) Today the dentist asked whether I have

Dose anyone know of any dental plans that cover Arestin? I live in the Honolulu area and have dental coverage but they do not cover Arestin. My dentist said it would cost a lot to do what needs to be done in my mouth. Thank you.

I had a deep cleaning visit and was not told that arestin would be injected soon after the cleaning. The cost of one injection per tooth was $110 and my insurance does not cover for the same. What should I do? I was asked to pay upfront. From what I understand in this website the price for one injection is not more than $50. Please advise.

My new dentists office is great. They gave me great service during my first visit for a checkup, xray and regular cleaning. I need a deep cleaning and they said that they make all their patients buy arestin which is not covered by insurance and an additional $175 total. They said if I dont want to pay for it they can refer me to a periodentist, because they do not require the arestin. Does anyone have any experience with this? I dont know if I should go to the periodentist or just pay the $175

Hello, I recently had a regular cleaning Appt with my dentist and the doctor told me I had periodontitis in my gums. After scaling she took measurements of the pockets. Some were 2 and 3 mm, some were 4 and some 5. She said for the ones that are 5mm I should take Arestin antibiotic. Each tablet is for $35 and I needed about 11 just for one side of my jaw. At this point I have not done part 2 of my cleaning. The insurance does not state clearly if it will cover these antibiotic expenses. So my

My husband needs extensive cleaning done on his teeth that insurance does not cover. Includes scaling and treatment with Arestin. I am trying to find a cheaper alternative than paying $1000+ at our dentist office.

I went to the dentist yesterday and they said that I need to have scaling and root planing done as I have the early stages of Perio-disease (gum disease) with mainly 4mm pockets and one 5mm pockets. My gums rarely bleed (in some places during flossing) and there is no pain or sensitivity. Should I get a second opinion before the $700 procedure, and should I pay for the "optional procedures" Arestin and the irrigation? Without the optionals, the cost would be $300. Are there other procedures I

The dentist told me I needed a "deep" dental cleaning today which is covered by my insurance but the "most important part" is the antibiotic called Arestin which is not covered and will cost me $125 per tooth and I need 15 done of course. Anyway... the question is this; Is this Arestin mandatory to get a deep cleaning? This happens everytime I go to a dentist. It's more like a sales pitch where they try to jack as much money as they can out of me. This time, I honestly don't have the money to

I also had arestin today too and they said I would feel little pressure but nothing about my tooth may feel loose, It only seems to feel loose if I touch it. There is also some discomfort when I close my mouth and my teeth touch.

The dentist said to avoid flossing and vigorous brushing. My mom was taking me out for my birthday tonight to a rib joint; will this have any potential adverse effect on the treatment?

Two months ago I was diagnosed with gum disease after several years of not going to the dentist due to a lack of insurance. I was given the treatment of scaling and root planing, given the antibiotic Arestin and some medicated mouthwash. When I went back for my checkup 4 weeks later the hygenist told me that I still had some inflammation around the back teeth and that I should floss harder. It is now almost three months since my initial treatment and I my gums still bleed around the back te

I want to see if $463 seems like a lot per Quad of my mouth so a total of $1852. This is what they are doing: Full Mouth Debridement with Irrigation Full Mouth Arestin Full Mouth SRP and Irrigation Fluoride x2 Please reply quick as I already did one session at $463 and want to make sure I am not being over charged before I go forward. I know I need work and I see the difference but just want to be sure. My insurance is only covering about half of the total cost of all the work I need.

what would you recommend? Arestin or Antibiotic capsules against gum disease. I got a scaling treatment 5 months but i don´t see any improvements in my pockets. i was wondering if i should take the initiative and buy antibiotic capusles or ask the doc if i need an Arestin. Last time, when i asked him, he said no! Pls advice..

I had a problem with deep pockets in my gums early in 2006. I went through a treatment plan where I got deep scaling and planing and I also had to have 9 arestin injections. I went 3 months after my last appt. as advised and got a regular cleaning and was told my teeth and gums look good. I am taking much better care of my mouth now also, and I never have any pain or swelling like I did before my treatment. I went back for a regular cleaning yesterday. The office now has a different Hygienist

it is to get my business, etc. It has to do with a teeth cleaning issue. I wanted to get my teeth cleaned, but one dentist refused to do it, saying I needed deep scaling and root planning because my pockets were too deep for a basic cleaning. That I might need surgery. Another said I needed arestin injections. Another said I needed invisalign. Okay, so my question is this: If some of my pockets are about 4-6, wouldn't getting my teeth cleaned still be of benefit? I can't afford to have all th

I doctor forgot to give me the pamphlet w/ the care info. I remeber not to floss for two days and not to eat anything hard either. Any more rules I should follow??

i had this done today,can i use it on the other teeth or should i use a normal toothbrush?

Has anyone had this treatment done where they insert arestin into your gums after deep cleaning? how much did you pay for it. My treatment was $2400. So I am just curious and no I don't have health insurance, cuz I'm poor college student lol, but I had to suck it up for this one since I want my teeth to be healthy. I live in Miami, FL.

I floss my teeth everyday, but got recently got a gum disease. I had to pay over $1000 for several arestin shots. My dentist said if I do not have this shot, my gums will recede and my teeth will fall. On the other hand, my mom lives in overseas and never flossed in her life. She is over 65 years old and she has no major problems. She never goes to teeth cleaning. I know so many people like this in my country and they never get these shots and never catched this disease. Please comment.

My breathe smells like poop,I have been to the doctor and the dentist I have spent alot of money on over the counter stuff nothing works,the dentist change my diet clean under my gums,my doctor gave me antibiotic,and the doctor looked in my stomach,Im fine I do rememeber being young and eating candy all day and never brushed my teeth when your young hey if you can eat candy all day and never brush your teeth that's the life,and now I have wonderfull oral hygiene I do eveything nothing work it'

Is it more effective to fight periodontal bacteria than just antibiotic taken oraly? In other words is it as effective as dentist pushing it claims it to be? Thanks

I went to the periodontist today and had cleaning and since one pocket was large he gave me a shot of Arestin, (time released monocycline) I am scheduled for a colonoscpy of Nov, 30th, I know you are not supposed to have asperin the week before but what about antibiotics 15 days before. Thanks

and if so can you tell me how painful it is and what it does. thank you for all your help.

I went through a deep cleaning and received Arestin in 5 areas (pockets). With insurance covered, I still had to pay $280 out of pocket. That hurts more than my teeth. Lesson learned....do not put off dentist appointments.

My dentist said I need to spend $700 for treatment using antibiotics called arestin. Why so expensive?

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