Frequently Asked Questions?
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- How much will my filling cost?
- How much does it cost to have a tooth
out (extracted)?
- How much does Orthodontic Treatment cost?
- My tooth is broken, what do I do?
- I have a tooth ache, what do I do?
- May face is swollen, what do I do?
- My gums bleed, what does that mean?
- My wisdom teeth are hurting, do I need to have them out?
Fillings can vary in price from $170 to $375 depending on the size of the broken or decayed tooth. Your best option is to ask for an
estimate before the Dentist begins any treatment.
If it has been over 6 months since your last dental examination, book an appointment for
that first, then the Dentist will be able to give you a written estimate should any further work need to be done.
(an examination with routine x-rays costs $82).
A straight forward extraction costs $200. Often an x-ray
will be required beforehand.
If a large jaw x-ray is needed this will cost an extra $84.
Sometimes minor surgery is needed to get the tooth out, this too
will increase the cost. The Dentist will advise you
beforehand, if he/she feels that this is needed. Sometimes the Dentist may
refer you to a Specialist Oral Surgeon if he/she thinks the
extraction will be difficult or for medical reasons.
Unless a full assessment is carried out by the Dentist, this is difficult to quote as every case varies considerably. Initially a consult appointment would be needed, at which the Dentist
will discuss briefly what options would be available to you.
If you wish to proceed with treatment, an appointment for record
taking would be required. This appointment involves impressions of
the teeth being taken for models, measurements, xrays, and photos of
both the teeth and the body posture. Within a couple of weeks
the Dentist will come up with a treatment plan and the costs
involved. You will have a further appointment for the Dentist
to go over his findings and present you with the plan, including
costs and the time involved for treatment.
Clean the debris from the broken tooth with warm water. If from a
knock, place a cold compress on the face next to the injured tooth
to minimize swelling. If the area is sharp and causing ulcers on
your tongue or cheek either attempt to smooth with a nail file or
emery board, or chew some sugarless gum and place over the sharp area. Go to a
Dentist as soon as possible.
Rinse your mouth with warm water and clean out any debris. Use
dental floss to remove any trapped food. Take pain relief if
necessary. DO NOT PLACE ASPIRIN OR SIMILAR PRODUCTS ON GUM TISSUE OR
ACHING TOOTH. Go to a dentist as soon as possible.
Contact your Dentist or Doctor straight away. This usually
indicates that you have an abscess and very likely need antibiotics.
The most common cause of bleeding gums is gum disease. It is very
important to see a Dentist or Hygienist as soon as possible. Gum
disease is the main cause of tooth loss as we get older. It is also
associated with heart disease, premature and under-weight babies,
uncontrolled diabetes and respiratory problems.
Sometimes as the wisdom teeth are coming through the gum, the
area can become infected. Hot salt rinses will
help settle this, although sometimes antibiotics are required. Frequently there is not enough room for them
to come through completely and sometimes they grow crooked in the
jaw bone. Then not only will the gum continue to cause problems but
they could decay and damage the neighbouring teeth. It is
important to have them looked at and xrayed, so a decision can be
made as to future treatment.
