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ok so its no shock that i have really bad gums, and while i think i have that undercontrol im now having problems with what i suspect is cavitys. especially in the back! i try to brush my teeth everyday but this is some gnarley pain. its like one spot of acheing that is in the side of my back tooth. oh man does it hurt, ive stuck a toothpick in the crack between my teeth and it felt so good and hurt all at the same time. so my question is how much are dentists these days? i havent been to one in awile and im not too keen on going as it makes me nervous. do you need insurance for dentists? or can you just pay them

You don't have to have insurance as long as you pay. Most dentists will work out a payment plan if necessary. I hate going to the dentist too -- and now I have to have 3 teeth pulled. I'm furious with myself because they could have been saved if I'd taken better care of them.

oh jeez you are right! i wonder why most people let there teeth go? imagine how painful it was for caveman to have really bad teeth. ouch the only thing i really hate is the novocane shots. why is it so painful when the medicine is injected in your mouth? its the worst feeling ever. ive also had one tooth removed and impacted wisdom tooth but everything happend so fast and i dont remember it now

I had a lot of trouble with dental work in the past, I had a series of very bad experiences as a kid which made me avoid the dentist until I was in my mid 20s. My advice is as follows

1. If you meet another dentist phobic who has managed to get their teeth fixed, then ask for the name of the dentist if the other person says that the dentist was a good one.

2. Contact the dentist and make sure that they know that you have a extra large fear of the dentist, I hope modern decent dentists will try their best to be gentle and understanding with you.

3. Try to relax before hand, if possible walk to the dentist. I say that you should never drive to or from a stressful appointment as you are more likely to crash.

4. Try to day dream of something enjoyable while having your teeth drilled or roots done.

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As to your question of "how much are dentists these days", it depends on where you are. I'm in the northeastern U.S. but I don't know how much my dental work is because it's covered by my insurance.

In the past I found a clinic where the prices were fairly low by allowing dental students to do the work - they were closely supervised by regular dentists and the trainers did the work when they felt the student was in over his head. I still go to this clinic, in fact. I found this clinic by calling a local hospital and asking for assistance with paying for health care. I was transferred to a department that helps with this kind of request, but I can't remember the title of the department now.

If it's just a cavity a student will be able to take care of it, and if you have no insurance this may be the way to go. Also, the students have been trained in the latest techniques and are expected to use them.

I got this for you. It's from Wiki but with a topic like this it should be pretty reliable.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_can_I_fin ... ome_people

Good luck!

It may not be too late to use diet/regular short fasts to deal with it.

The body is able to repair teeth, up to a point, if it gets enough "free time" between "digestion and absorption" and the next meal. 12 hours between the two on a daily basis is good; ie: either cut out breakfast or evening meal. But make sure that you get enough calcium and vitamin D at the same time.

This worked like magic for my co-parent when he had excruciating tooth pain, and works for me whenever I get a twinge. Eating lots of green salad and apples, so long as you brush after the apple, helps too.

Good luck. Me too I have bad gums, which like you I have just about managed to get under control now that I have noticed the problem.
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