Texas Wisdom Teeth and Dental Implants Blog

May 7, 2014

Getting Wisdom Teeth Removed During Summer Vacation

Dr. Chilcoat @ 10:43 am

Got wisdom teeth?

healthy smiling family Most teenagers and young adults experience the arrival of the third molars, or wisdom teeth, between the ages of 14 and 25. While not all wisdom teeth must be removed, those which are causing problems or likely to cause problems are often recommended for extraction. Some of the most common reasons for extraction of wisdom teeth are:

Chronic infection of the gum tissue around the wisdom teeth
Malpositioned or impacted wisdom teeth
Cysts, tumors or other pathology forming around the wisdom teeth
Dental crowding or prevention of orthodontic relapse following braces
Wisdom tooth decay or gum disease

Your dentist or orthodontist may recommend evaluation of the wisdom teeth by an oral surgeon in order to determine if they must be removed. Because the “age of wisdom” falls during the school ages, it is common for dental patients to have the oral surgery evaluation and any needed treatment performed during the summer, when it is less likely to interfere with school or sports. It is important to consider treatment of symptomatic or pathologic wisdom teeth when it is recommended, and plan for the treatment on a timeline that works best with your schedule.

What To Expect With Wisdom Tooth Surgery

Wisdom teeth removal is considered minor surgery, and should be planned for taking into consideration all preparations and accommodations necessary in order to make the experience as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Plan to see the oral surgeon for consultation in order to receive all needed information and answers to any questions you may have
Schedule your procedure when you will be able to take 1-3 days to recover at home
Do not plan air travel or water sports during the week following your procedure
Expect to be on a softer diet for a few days following treatment
If you participate in any sports, exercise regimens or play a woodwind instrument, discuss this activity with your surgeon at your consultation
Most patients experience post-operative discomfort that is easily controlled with over the counter medications such as Advil or Aleve. You may require prescription pain medications during the first 1-2 days following your procedure.
General Anesthesia is usually used during wisdom teeth removal. This makes the procedure easy and comfortable for the patient. Most patients wake up after surgery feeling very relaxed and comfortable.
A complete medical history is required, and will be reviewed with you during consultation. If you have any medical conditions, take medications or drugs, it is extremely important that you discuss this with your surgeon beforehand
Follow all pre and post-operative instructions in order to ensure the best experience possible.

The Cost of Wisdom Teeth Surgery

One big concern for patients who have had wisdom tooth removal recommended to them is the cost of surgery. While all patients want to do the best thing to help keep their mouth healthy, financial concerns do have an influence on the decision to proceed with needed treatment. Your Dallas oral surgeons at Texas Wisdom Teeth and Dental Implants know that the cost of oral surgery can be hard on a family. That is why every effort is made to utilize resources that can help with the cost of wisdom teeth removal.

Maximizing dental insurance coverage- your business office representative understands dental insurance, and can help navigate the coverage requirements in order to help maximize the participation of your insurance plan
Utilizing HSA and medical flex benefits- most oral surgery is eligible for reimbursement under these employer sponsored plans
Interest Free Financing- healthcare credit companies such as Care Credit and Springstone Financial make it possible to budget for the cost of wisdom teeth extraction with low monthly payments and no interest charges if paid within 6 months.
No Insurance? Special cash discounts for private-pay patients are available at Texas Wisdom Teeth and Dental Implants. Using this special, you can save almost half the usual cost of wisdom teeth surgery.
FREE Consultation and panoramic x-ray- You can download a coupon for free consultation and x-ray here.

For more information on wisdom teeth symptoms and problems, click here. If you need to schedule a consultation, or want information about your dental insurance coverage, give us a call at 972-960-1111.

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February 21, 2014

Wisdom Teeth Removal During Spring Break

Dr. Chilcoat @ 11:56 am

Everybody loves Spring Break! A week long reprieve from classes, exams, and studying intended to allow us to indulge the Spring Fever that inevitably infects us as soon as the weather starts to improve and the days become a little longer. You might think of wisdom teeth when you think of Spring Break, but at Texas Wisdom Teeth and Dental Implants, we do! That is because Spring Break poses the perfect opportunity for our patients who are also dedicated students to take care of their dental health, have their wisdom teeth removed, and never miss a beat when it comes to academics.

Impacted and erupted wisdom teeth

During the month of March, we are scheduling patients for wisdom teeth extraction with convenient flexibility. Our office location in North Dallas makes it easy to get to us. Most primary and secondary schools have Spring Break scheduled the week of March 10-14 this year and appointments are filling fast. If your dentist or orthodontist has recommended that your wisdom teeth be removed, give us a call today and reserve your appointment now.

Tips For Wisdom Teeth Removal

Schedule a consultation appointment prior to surgery in order to meet with your oral surgeon, discuss your individual needs regarding wisdom teeth removal and plan for any assistance available through dental insurance. Then plan your surgery when it’s convenient for you.
Impacted wisdom teeth might sound scary, but the truth is, most people’s wisdom teeth are impacted to some degree. It just means that the teeth are trapped beneath bone or gum tissue. Removing impacted teeth is not necessarily more uncomfortable afterwards than removing teeth which have erupted into the mouth. Plan on recovering at home the day of surgery, and for up to three days after surgery, although it is not always necessary to stay at home in bed during recovery. Most people are up and about, resuming normal activity within a day or two after surgery.
If you play a horn, plan to take a break for a week or so. It is recommended that musicians avoid windwood instruments for up to a week following wisdom teeth removal. This is because sensitivity, mild swelling and healing surgical sites need a little time to heal. The same goes for aerobic exercise and weight lifting.
Make a list of the questions you have about the need for wisdom teeth removal, the surgery, anesthesia and recovery. This way, you won’t forget anything important to you when you see your surgeon.
If you grind or clench your teeth, make sure to tell your surgeon prior to surgery so he can help prevent muscle fatigue and facial muscles from becoming stiff and sore following surgery. In some cases, a special medication may be prescribed in order to help relax your facial muscles to prevent grinding and clenching during recovery from surgery.
Follow the pre-operative and post-operative instructions provided to you in order to have a smooth and uneventful recovery from wisdom tooth removal. Keeping your mouth clean and maintaining a healthy diet are among the things that can help make your recovery painless
Contact your surgeon if you have any questions, concerns or if you find that your discomfort level is increasing rather than decreasing. Increasing discomfort, especially after the third day post op can be a sign of a dry socket. A dry socket is a delay in the healing process in which the protective blood clot that forms in the surgical site is dissolved, leaving the tooth socket exposed and uncomfortable. Only about 15-20% of patients who have lower wisdom teeth removed experience a dry socket. The good news s, that at the first sign of one, a medicated dressing can be applied in order to keep you comfortable during healing. An office visit would be required in order to treat a dry socket, but it is well worth it. Prevention of dry socket depends mostly on avoiding smoking and keeping the surgical site clean, however, some patients are simply predisposed to this condition.
RELAX! The best way to have a smooth experience with wisdom teeth extraction is to do your best to relax and avoid stressing out if you can. IV general anesthesia allows patients to sleep through the procedure peacefully, and wake up without pain once the surgery is over. Discomfort following surgery is usually easily manageable with an over the counter medication such as Advil or Aleve, or with a stronger prescription pain medication.

If it is time to have your wisdom teeth evaluated and removed, schedule a consultation appointment today and take advantage of our special offers available to new patients. Your consultation and panoramic x-ray is FREE, and most dental insurance plans cover the surgical procedure. Patients without insurance can take advantage of our cash payment pricing with an all-inclusive fee of $1185 for surgical removal of four wisdom teeth with IV general anesthesia.

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February 4, 2014

Educate Yourself On Your Dental Implant Options Before You Decide On Treatment

Dr. Chilcoat @ 4:27 pm

Types of Dental Implants

When it comes to replacing missing teeth with dental implants, there are many options available, and researching all the options on your own can be daunting and confusing. The jumping off point for patients interested in implant dentistry is a web search. On the internet, you will find a wide variety of dental implant treatment options, all proclaiming to be the ‘most advanced’, ‘most successful’ option available. You will be inundated with terms such as “All On Four”, “Teeth in a Day”. “Zirconium Implants”, “immediate implants” and a wide array of other technical terms all promising to replace your missing teeth today. While dental implants in some form or fashion play a role in almost all dental treatment plans for tooth replacement, the clinical application of dental implants is as diverse as each individual patient.

The Truth About Dental Implants

The truth about dental implants is that you are highly likely to receive different options for accomplishing the same goal from every dental implant specialist you seek a consultation from. This is why it is so important to seek more than one professional opinion before making the decision to move ahead with dental implant treatment. Multiple opinions and various options for treatment are important to your decision making process. Consider your options and recommended treatment plans a part of your research and an important part of the patient education process. Choose the option that you are most comfortable with, that makes the most sense to you.

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Clear and Concise Treatment Options

Once you have done a web search and learned about the different dental implant treatments available to you, your next step is a consultation with an implant specialist. Your specialist will discuss your options with you in detail, taking into consideration the treatment methods you have expressed your interest in. A treatment plan with be outlined, along with the costs involved with treatment. It is important that you receive a transparent fee estimate from the specialist so that you have a clear understanding of the cost of dental implant treatment. If dental insurance will be playing a role, make sure that your coverage is taken into consideration.

Schedule A Complimentary Consultation

It is a good idea to seek the opinion of more than one specialist, especially if you are planning to replace many teeth, an entire dental arch, or both dental arches. Arming yourself with knowledge is the best way for you to make sure you are informed, educated and making the best decision possible for you and your individual situation.

If you are ready to take the natural next step and schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more about your dental implant options, call us today.

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December 13, 2013

Think Life Will Be Better If You Just Pull All Your Teeth And Get Dentures? Think Again!

Dr. Chilcoat @ 10:39 am

Eat Anything On The Menu

Working in an oral surgery office, we hear it almost every day “I’m so sick of failing teeth, dental problems, pain. My life would be easier if I just had all my teeth pulled and got dentures“. Another thing we hear almost every day are denture-loathing comments from people who thought the same way, did it, and lived to tell the tale. Their story goes something like this: “ I had all my teeth pulled and got dentures. I thought that would solve my dental problems. Now, the dentures don’t fit right, they hurt, I can’t eat and most of the time I go around without teeth because these plastic things just don’t work for me”.

Dentures Open The Door For a Whole New Set Of Dental Problems

Dentures are intended to provide a cosmetic, prosthetic stand-in for your natural teeth, they are definitely not intended to replace the function of natural teeth. Dentures are a plastic prosthesis which are made to fit on an edentulous (without teeth) ridge in order to provide the appearance of natural teeth. Dentures sit on top of the gums, and are not solidly anchored in the jaws. Many people complain that it is difficult to bite and chew the foods they enjoy with dentures. Over time, the jaw bone itself begins to recontour, shrink and deteriorate because there are no teeth in the jaw to keep the bone stimulated. This causes dentures to become loose, ill-fitting, painful and dysfunctional. In fact, a denture must be re-made every 3-5 years in order to provide optimal function. Studies show that replacing teeth with a complete denture only provides about 10% of the function of natural teeth.

Whenever Possible, Repairing The Natural Teeth Is Best

You might find this advice strange coming from an oral surgery office who does not restore teeth, but rather removes them and replaces them with dental implants. The truth is, no amount of money can buy a solution that provides 100% restoration of dental function and appearance to improve upon the perfection of natural dentition. At the Dallas oral surgery practice of Dr. Robert A. Weinstein, patients are encouraged to repair damaged teeth whenever possible. This is because there is simply nothing better to eat, laugh, talk and chew with than natural teeth.

When Teeth Must Be Removed, They Should Be Replaced With Dental Implants

Sometimes, repair of natural teeth is not possible or practical. When any teeth must be removed due to damage and tooth decay, it is important that they be replaced with a functional and natural looking replacement. Dental implants provide the most functional, reliable and natural looking and feeling tooth replacement available today. In fact, where a denture provides just 10% restoration of dental function, dental implants can provide up to 90% restoration of dental function. In addition, when dental implants are implanted in the jaw bone, they keep the bone cells stimulated, preventing the shrinkage and deterioration of the jaw. Patients avoid losing facial volume and don’t begin to look prematurely old due to “sunken face” syndrome.

There Are Many Ways To Replace Teeth With Dental Implants

Because every patient is different, has different habits, desires and needs, there is no “one-treatment-fits-all” when it comes to implant replacement of teeth. Even when discussing full mouth replacement, there are various treatment approaches which must be considered. For some patients, an implant retained denture provides the stability and aesthetics that meet their needs. For other patients, the All On Four treatment technique is ideal and provides the most complete functional and aesthetic restoration. A consultation with Dr. Weinstein to discuss your needs, goals and budget will help you decide the best treatment option for you.

Go To A Restaurant And Order What You WANT

It is amazing the things we take for granted when we are not coping with dentures, dental problems, loose teeth or dental dysfunction. For most of us, when we go out to a restaurant we look at the menu and order whatever entree sounds good. For those of us who are denture wearers and dealing with chronic dental problems, the menu is a giant list of things you cannot have. Wouldn’t you love to go out to eat and choose anything you want? If you have suffered long enough with dental dysfunction, schedule a complimentary consultation to find out if replacing your missing teeth or loose denture with dental implants is right for you.

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November 27, 2013

Are You Ready For Thanksgiving Dinner? Missing Teeth at the Holidays

Dr. Chilcoat @ 10:19 am

Thanksgiving dinner with missing teeth Thanksgiving dinner is something that we look forward to all year long- it has become one of the most important meals of the entire year! Being in the dental implant business, it dawned on me that some people don’t enjoy their meals as much as they should- or could. I realized that holidays like Thanksgiving are, for some people, a time where they will spend a lot of energy trying to compensate for missing teeth, hide missing teeth and even avoid smiling in front of friends and family.

It is easy for me to say that the answer is dental implants, and that everybody who has missing teeth should go and get them. The reality is much different. I know that people do not go through life with missing teeth because they like it. There are three things that deter people from taking the steps to restore their oral health and dental condition and in the process improve their quality of life.

1) Needing More Information. The internet is overflowing with information about dental implants, how they can change your life, how they can restore dental health and function. The key information that YOU need in order to decide if dental implants are right for YOU is missing! You don’t really want to schedule a consultation with a surgeon to get answers to your questions because you are not in the mood to be sold to- how do you know if the plan you get from a specialist is the best option for your particular situation? The truth is, there is no “one-size fits all” approach when restoring teeth with implants. Patients deserve to be listened to, given options for treatment that meet their needs, wants and budget. It is rare that there is only one solution to a dental problem when it comes to missing teeth- take advantage of free consultations and get more than one professional opinion.

2) Cost of Dental Implants. Yes, dental implants are expensive. There is no way around the fact that such a highly engineered, technical and precise treatment can be made as affordable as say, a filling in your tooth. With that being said, it is important to consider the VALUE as opposed to the COST of dental implants. Dental implants are permanent 98% of the time, which means that in terms of value, they are actually very inexpensive over time. Dental implants are able to restore complete dental function, more thoroughly than any other method of tooth replacement. This has a huge impact on quality of life. Payment plans both short term and extended over a longer period of time make it possible to get dental implant treatment now, and pay for it over time with a payment you can afford.

3) Fear of Dental Work. Many patients end up with missing teeth because they are fearful of the dentist and do not like getting dental work done. This is much more common than you think. In fact, many patients avoid regular dental work and minor repairs for so long that going to the dentist only occurs in an emergency, exacerbating their fears because of the need for extensive dental work under conditions that include infection and pain- making dental work uncomfortable. Patients with dental fear find that treatment with dental implants by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is not only comfortable, but completely stress-free. Dental implant patients can have their complete treatment done while under IV general anesthesia and literally sleep comfortably through the entire treatment, wake up without pain (they are numbed while asleep), and wake up with new teeth.

Whatever your reason for just making it through another Thanksgiving dinner with missing teeth, we are here to help. Tell us your concerns, challenges and fears- we will work with you to find the answer. You have the power to make this Thanksgiving the last one with missing teeth.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our fantastic patients and friends! At Texas Wisdom Teeth and Dental Implants we are especially thankful for all of you, who make coming to work an absolute treat for us! Someone very wise once said that if you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life- and it is very true!

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November 15, 2013

Easy Scheduling For Wisdom Teeth During School Breaks

Dr. Chilcoat @ 9:19 am

Thanksgiving wisdom teeth appointments Thanksgiving is upon us, and the holiday season is drawing near! We hope you have a joyful holiday season enjoying the company of family and friends, along with all the good food!

At Texas Wisdom Teeth and Dental Implants, one thing we see happen every year around this time is an increased demand for appointments. The number of teenagers who need their wisdom teeth removed seems to increase. Over the years, we have realized that wisdom teeth become popular around the holidays because that is when the kids are off from school. No school means the timing is perfect for a short recovery from wisdom tooth removal.

Another reason we see an increase in wisdom teeth patients is due to the fact that annual insurance benefits for 2013 expire at the end of the year. If your dentist has recommended removal of those pesky third molars, you might want to get the treatment done between now and the New Year in order to utilize the dental insurance coverage which expires as soon as the ball drops in Time Square. Unused HSA and Medical Flex accounts also expire on December 31.

We Offer Easy Appointments For Wisdom Teeth Removal

If oral surgery is on your “to-do” list, we have made it easy to make an appointment to see Dr. Weinstein. We are open Monday through Friday this month, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day. Our friendly and knowledgeable team can help you get the treatment you need while maximizing your insurance coverage for wisdom teeth extraction.

Take Advantage of Special Savings on Wisdom Teeth Surgery

If you do not have dental insurance coverage for your wisdom teeth removal surgery, we know how daunting it can seem to afford the cost of oral surgery. For this reason, we are offering a very special all-inclusive surgical fee of $1185 for all wisdom teeth removal surgeries through the end of 2013. This very special wisdom tooth removal package includes consultation and x-rays in addition to the surgical removal of up to four wisdom teeth with IV general anesthesia. You get to sleep comfortably right through the surgery and wake up pain-free from the local anesthesia injections.

Compassionate Patient Care

While convenience and cost are important factors when planning removal of wisdom teeth, it is equally, if not more important to consider patient service when choosing an oral surgeon. Dr. Robert A. Weinstein has over 30 years experience as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. His genuine concern and compassion for every patient helps take the stress out of visiting an oral surgeon. Dr. Weinstein insists on seeing every patient for a pre-surgical consultation in order to make sure that his patients are comfortable with the planned procedure prior to treatment.

Schedule Wisdom Teeth Removal Surgery

To schedule a consultation for wisdom teeth removal surgery before the end of the year, contact us today. Our friendly team will help you set an appointment that works with your busy schedule.

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November 2, 2013

Are Dental Implants Covered By Insurance?

Dr. Chilcoat @ 4:34 pm

does dental insurance cover dental implants

Dental coverage for dental implants can be confusing. Make sure you understand your plan.

One question we hear at least ten times a day in our practice is “Are dental implants covered by dental insurance?“. The answer is a resounding “sometimes”. Dental implant coverage can be complicated. It is important that you are well educated about your dental plan allowances and limitations. Here are some tips to help you make sense of it all.

Read Your Dental Plan Documents

The first step in determining whether or not your dental insurance will assist you with the cost of dental implants is to read your plan documents. If there is coverage for the treatment, it will be specified within the terms of coverage. These documents are sometimes a little difficult to decipher, so if you need help, give us a call.

Beware The Missing Tooth Clause

Some insurance policies cover dental implants, but only if the missing tooth was removed while you were covered by the plan. Make sure you understand if a limitation like this applies to you. If your dental insurance covers dental implants, read carefully. Be careful not to assume that a dental implant will be covered for a tooth that was extracted 10 years ago while you were covered under a different policy.

Maximize Your Dental Benefits

If your dental insurance provides coverage for dental implants, plan your treatment to maximize your insurance plan’s contribution. Most dental plans allow payments up to a specified annual maximum (usually $1500 or so). In the best case scenario, you can use your benefits to pay for the implant placement toward the end of the year. If you reach your annual maximum, there is a good chance that your benefits will renew again on January 1st. Because most dental implants need a few months to heal and osseointegrate (get solid in the bone), you won’t be having the crown completed right away. You can utilize your new annual insurance benefits for the completion of the implant at a later date. On January 1, you will have a brand new maximum to help cover the cost of the dental crown.

Use Your HSA or Flex Medical Account

Even if dental insurance does not cover the cost of a dental implant, you can still utilize your HSA or Medical Flex Account to cover the cost. Make sure to use those funds before December 31 this year, or they are lost forever. ** BONUS** Using your HSA funds to cover the cost of a dental implant is extra sweet because those funds are often pre-tax. It is like getting a discount.

Dental Implants Not Covered? The Dental Implant Crown Probably IS

Don’t get discouraged if your dental insurance does not cover dental implants. In most cases, if the plan covers a traditional dental crown, they must also cover a dental implant crown. This means that you may be entitled to at least partial coverage, even if dental implants are excluded under your plan

Still Confused About Dental Implants and Dental Insurance?

If you still need help determining if your dental plan covers implants, we are here to help. Give us a call or send us an email any time, and we will be happy to help you figure it out. Even with no dental insurance coverage, dental implants are now more affordable than ever. We can even help you fit the needed treatment into your budget using a monthly payment either through Care Credit or other financing resources-with no interest.

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October 17, 2013

Dental Implant Cost – What To Expect By Dena Rahtbun

Dr. Chilcoat @ 9:53 am

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I know about you. You have missing teeth, or teeth that are damaged and can no longer be repaired.

You can’t eat the foods you love, you are self conscious about your smile and you find yourself hiding your teeth from the world. You don’t feel great a lot of the time and your bad teeth keep you from smiling and laughing when you do feel good. How do I know this? It’s pretty simple, actually-

You are searching for information about dental implants on the internet, that is how I know. You have done it before and you know that replacing your damaged and missing teeth with something permanent is the ideal treatment.

In fact, you know pretty much everything about how dental implants work.

You are well-educated on different types of implants, their capabilities and limitations (which are few). You know that implants are better than dentures, especially if you have been wearing a denture. You are sick and tired of hiding behind your hand when you smile, and fed up with dental pain, teeth that give out at the worst possible moment and most of all, you are tired of making emergency appointments with the dentist just to make another emergency repair, piecemeal style.

What is stopping you from moving forward and eliminating this lifestyle crushing problem from your life? I know that too- it’s dental implant cost.

Dental implants are expensive and even though you have researched the treatment to death, you still don’t know what it would cost YOU to get your teeth back in shape. Yes, I said it- not many dental blogs will say it out loud- dental implants are expensive, but the value in it lies in your priorities and how you plan. A car is expensive, but it doesn’t change your life. In fact, you pay for it for a few years, drive it for a while and then you have to go buy a new one all over again. I know people who have had a $500 per month car payment for the past 20 years! They buy a new car every two years, thinking it is going to make them happy, but all it does it get them from Point A to Point B- no life-changer.

Dental implants will last you the rest of your life (97% of the time). You only have to pay for it once, and the impact it can have on lifestyle is much more positive than the temporary good vibes you feel driving a new car.

I know something you don’t know about dental implants cost.

Although an expensive treatment option, there are specialists, like Dr. Robert Weinstein, who believe in providing the best treatment options available to patients at a cost that is more reasonable than most others. When you do a lot of dental implants, you have the freedom to offer certain financial advantages to your patients, such as less costly dental implants. Can you get experienced, specialized dental implant treatment for less, and not compromise on quality of care and patient service? Yes, you can.

I’m not going to tell you that you can get dental implants to replace your teeth for the same cost as a denture.

If you find that out there somewhere, buyer beware! What I will tell you, is that you can replace your missing and damaged teeth with permanent, stable and natural looking/feeling dental implants without taking a second mortgage out on your house. Want to know how much it is going to cost YOU to get the treatment you need to improve your lifestyle? We have an app for that- try our treatment fee estimate request and get an estimate on your dental implant cost.

Be advised that we can estimate your fees based on the information you provide, which may not be clinically complete. We will do our best to give accurate and factual information about cost when you complete the request, however, we cannot guarantee that the fee estimated will be exactly the same as the fee for actual treatment. This is because every single patient is different, and treatment is not always as straightforward as we hope. Sometimes, certain additional procedures are needed, such as bone grafting and tooth extraction, but we can’t tell what is going to work best for your situation and anatomy via email. We can, however, give you a complete, reliable, take-it-to-the-bank treatment fee estimate when you come in and meet Dr. Weinstein for your FREE consultation and panoramic x-ray.

Either way, financial information about dental implants cost is hard to come by online. Our tool helps you get a clearer picture of what you can reasonably expect. When you want the details, we are happy to see you here in the office. Until then, just know that we are here for you, on your side, and ready to help you achieve a healthy smile with experienced surgical care and a reasonable price. We think that’s pretty cool!

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September 25, 2013

Happy Fall From Texas Wisdom Teeth and Dental Implants

Dr. Chilcoat @ 8:46 am

fall savings on oral surgery Fall is my favorite time of year, and since I get to write our blog, I also get to share my love of the most wonderful season of all! After triple digit temperatures and the burning sun beating down for the past few months, even a simple thing like the angle of the sun in the sky can make a big difference. In the evenings, there is a golden glow cast on everything around. After a day full of wisdom teeth and dental implants, an autumn sunset and a cool(er) breeze make a perfect end to the day.

At Texas Wisdom Teeth and Dental Implants, we are gearing up for some big things this fall. We have continued our online special fee for dental implants, and patients can take advantage of saving hundreds of dollars on tooth replacement. Normally $2000 each, a dental implant is now $1765. The cost of dental implants is not the only reason that patients travel to us from all over Texas for their treatment. With over 30 years’ experience, Dr. Robert A. Weinstein has replaced missing teeth for thousands of patients. You can find out more about affordable dental implants here.

We have also continued our special private pay fee of $1185 for wisdom teeth removal surgery. We decided to continue these two oral surgery cost saving specials because of the feedback we have received from our patients.

Over the summer, a mother with two teenage sons brought them in to have their wisdom teeth removed. She had received consultations elsewhere along with fee quotes for over $2500, each child. With no dental insurance, the cost of surgery was 100% out of pocket for her. She was able to get both her teens taken care of for less than than it would have cost for just one at another doctor’s office. Her children received our signature personal, attentive patient care with treatment performed by our experienced oral surgeon. She paid less for the treatment, but maintained the benefits of going to a private practice. She was so happy that she cried when she paid for her teenagers’ wisdom teeth surgery. That is what is called a “paycheck of the heart”, and that is why we chose to continue our special pricing on wisdom teeth removal.

As the year winds down, we can be proud of the work we do here. When patient service and quality care are your top priorities, everything else falls into place. Our patients often refer their family and friends, co-workers and acquaintances. We take that to heart, and consider it to be the reward for a job well done. Thank you to all our patients and friends.

We love taking care of you!

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September 11, 2013

National Day of Service- Oral Surgery Style

Dr. Chilcoat @ 2:08 pm

september 11 ribbon Today we remember 9/11 and honor the memory of all who lost their lives and their loved ones on that day. 12 years after the fact, we memorialize 9/11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. What on Earth can an oral surgeon do to be of service on a day like this? We decided to volunteer.

Today, we visited the Plano Senior Center, and it truly was an awesome experience. Dr. Weinstein, his assistant Amanda and I presented information about the oral health-overall health connection to senior citizens at the community center. We shared some valuable information about the relationship between gum disease and problems like diabetes and heart disease. We performed free oral cancer screenings for participants. It was good to spend some time providing a service to people who were interested in their health and well-being.

The best part of the the whole event came at the end of the presentation. I made each of the participants a patriotic ribbon to wear on their shirt. Each person in the room put theirs on. We talked about where we were and what we were doing when the news came that the planes had hit. We talked for several minutes about how we all felt on that day. We talked about other important tragedies of our lifetimes- the ones where you will always remember the details. “Where were you when JFK was shot? Do you remember what you were doing when the Challenger exploded?” I realized that celebrating the anniversary of 9/11 with a day of service and remembrance is exactly the best way to recognize this important day in American history.

What happened between us, as we all shared our memories of that day, was exactly the same as what happened to all of us in the aftermath of 9/11. We shared something important, and it brought us together. What began as a seminar where a doctor was teaching health information to a group of spectators turned into real connection between fellow people. We got to know each other, and we all gave a little bit of our lives to each other. We shared stories and we talked about our families, our lives.

Volunteering today created a connection between people, between fellow Americans and between generations. There is a great reward in being of service to others, and it doesn’t have anything to do with feeling benevolent and it doesn’t have anything to do with points on a score card for good deeds. The reward that comes with being of service is in the heart, when the people you meet and make a connection with share a little piece of their lives with you, that is what you get out of being of service. I can’t wait to do it again!

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