Braces
Added: December 14, 2007 - 9:36 AM
By: csysuhrt@cox.net, Las Vegas, NV
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Case Summary
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Braces / Invisilign
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 12/12/07
Case Description
my daughter is 12 and needs 4 teeth pulled before she can get braces I have mgm mirage insurance
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Reply: Braces
added: December 14, 2007 - 11:40 AM
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HI,I recieved your message regarding your daughter. Our orthodontist Dr. Richard Novick is Board certified with more than 25 yrs of experience. He comes to our office from Texas once a month to see our ortho patients. I suggest to bring your daughter for a complimentary ortho consultation. Every orthodontist has a different method. I highly recommend Dr. Novick because he is doing my ortho treatment as well and I trust in his work. If he recommends extractions I will be performing that procedure for her. If you already have an orthodontist that you are happy with you need to bring with you the request for extractions from that office. If you feel that your daughter is anxious and wants to be sedated for this procedure we can refer her to an oral surgeon. Keep in mind that teeth in children are very easily extracted. We do accept your insurance with MGM. Please call our office for an appointment with Dr. Novick or myself. You can learn more about us on our website drjlv.comLooking forward to seeing you. Happy Holidays.Sincerely,Dr. Salmeh Jafarifar
Reply: Braces
added: December 14, 2007 - 1:28 PM
Cost Estimate: $estimate $85- $110 per tooth
Good news! We are in- network with your insurance plan. Remember, you should never choose your dentist based on insurance alone. Please call us so that we can tell you about our office and set up an appointment to tour the facility.Yours truly,Dr. Mark Edington
Reply: Braces
added: December 14, 2007 - 1:36 PM
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Hi here is some more advice, as I believe it is important if possible not to have permanent teeth removed or orthodontics. When these teeth are removed the upper and lower dentitions are then constricted, leaving black triangles between the corner of the mouth and the teeth, instead of a nice wide beautiful smile. I had the same recommendation for my son from one orthodontist. I felt he was taking the easy way out (easy money for him without much though or effort) I took him to Dr. Carey Noorda, one of the few board certified orthodontists in town. e treated him without extracting teeth preserving his smile the way God intended it to be. Also, he does not work in my office, he is good enough to have his own office and I get no kickbacks from him etc. He like many orthodontist, does free consults for kids.You need to get a second opinion before extractions.Best wishes,
Reply: Braces
added: December 17, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Cost Estimate: $no fee for consultation and referral
I suggest you get a second opinion. Many times there is good reason to have teeth extracted before ortho. However, many times this is not appropriate. Not only is the smile compromised but a lifetime of migraine-like headaches may ensue. Get to an orthodontist that can explain why your daughter needs teeth extracted.
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