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LauraQ68
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So, I just saw a periodontist as recommended by my hygienist. She said I have some bone loss around two teeth (#3 and #30) and she wants to do bone grafts. Other than the fact that I can't afford this $3,000 procedure, I'm freaking out. Going back to the dentist after five years was a major step for me. I pushed through and even got two root canals. I'm now scheduled for cleanings every three months. That's a big deal for me. But a bone graft? I can't do it. My anxiety is through the roof and I just want to cry. I'm amazed that they are pushing this procedure after one deep cleaning and a three month follow-up. Hardly seems like enough time to improve my dental health from where it was after five years of no care. Am I okay to wait awhile and think about this?
I also got the results of saliva testing which shows some high risk pathogens present and a high risk factor (genotype G/G) for periodontal disease. How accurate is saliva testing?
Thanks for any input, as always.
Laura
I also got the results of saliva testing which shows some high risk pathogens present and a high risk factor (genotype G/G) for periodontal disease. How accurate is saliva testing?
Thanks for any input, as always.
Laura