Amalgam appointment

I had all my mouth amalgams removed. Also had two root canals re-done. Cracked tooth taken out my fillings had leaked into my cheek tissue. I even had a biopsy done. It all cost me about $8000-10k with a little bit of help from Insurance. It was not fun but I’m so glad I had it done as far as the Ménière’s. I haven’t noticed a difference but I’m sure that would take time and I don’t know if it undoes what damage has been done already toxin wise.

 

I had all my amalgam fillings replaced w/ ceramic fillings quite a number of years ago. I didn't think there were any dentists still repairing cavities w/ amalgam fillings. I will say that I've recently learned that some of my ceramic fillings are cracked & will need to be replaced eventually. They've probably been in place for close to 30 yrs.

As far as cost goes, I had good dental insurance at the time so it was at least partially covered, but I don't remember at this point how much I paid. I did pay $6K to get 2 crowns replaced & 2 additional crowns added a few years ago. That was a bit painful financially.

@Mark55 - what did you find out from the new dentist re: cost? Dentists, like doctors, will often offer a lower price if you're cash paying as opposed to going via insurance. Their billing offices are also usually willing to set up payment plans for larger bills.

 

So sorry you have so many things you're dealing w/ right now, @Mark55. I hope the dental work doesn't send your MD symptoms into orbit. That's a hefty sum for fillings, but it sounds like you have more than just filling removal/replacement that you're dealing w/. I'll pray for the MD symptoms to stay at bay while you're going through the dental work & so you can get on to the next phase of the trial.

 

WOW! OK, I rescind my comment about your cost being hefty (though it still is ). You're getting a lot done for the price. It would likely be double that where I live!! I'm glad this will soon be behind you. HOORAY for the real drug coming to you soon!!

 

It looks like we'll be experiencing this drug at roughly the same time! I start taking it on July 12th! I don't know what to make of it, and I'm certainly not putting much weight in it, but I had an audio test this past Monday and everything was pretty much as it has been over the past year except I had a 15db improvement in 250Hz. So odd, and as we know hearing can and will fluctuate. If nothing else it shows me that my hearing can potentially improve.