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 about $165 to $450 plus. It
depends mainly on the size of the broken down/decayed tooth and what
material is used to repair it. Your best option is to ask for an
estimate before the Dentist starts treatment. If it has been over
6months since your last dental examination, book an appointment for
that, then the Dentist will be able to give you a written estimate.
An examination with routine x-rays costs $79.
A straight forward extraction costs $189. Often an x-ray
will be required beforehand.
If a large jaw x-ray is needed this will cost an extra $79.
Sometimes minor surgery is needed to get the tooth out, this too
will increase the cost. The Dentist will try and let you know
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, it is
hard to guess at the costs involved. It depends on the type of
treatment needed and the expected length of time of treatment. To
start with you will need an initial consultation, where the Dentist
will discuss briefly what options are available. If you wish to
proceed, another appointment is made to take impressions (models),
x-rays, photographs and measurements (this will cost $490). It is
from this that the Dentist will be able to give you a Treatment Plan
and estimate as well as payment options.
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
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.
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 grow older. It is also
associated with heart disease, pre-term and under-weight babies,
uncontrolled diabeties and respiratory problems.
Sometimes as the wisdom teeth are coming through the gum, the
gum can get infected. Hot salt rinses and sometimes antibiotics will
help settle this. But 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 (rot) and damage the neighbouring teeth. It is
important to have them looked at and x-rayed, so a decision can be
made if they need to come out.
