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Receding gumline, losing enamel- Medical Assistance Q's!
While I'm relatively young (38 y.o.) and have always tried to take decent care of my teeth, I have lost the majority of my enamel (from brushing too hard) and my gumline is now receding. Pale pink colored gums. The dentist was able to tell I have GERD simply by examination.
I do take phenobarbital, zonisamide, effexor XR and buspar daily. I also take omeprazole every morning. I use PreviDent gel daily. Floss twice a day. Also use Crest Total Care Mouthwash twice/day.
I now have medical assistance and have been hesitating to see the dentist for 6 months or so. I fear that the covered dentist will simply want to pull my teeth and give me dentures. Is that a reasonable fear, or do DDS accepting MA not practice like that? Or, is their care dependent upon what MA is willing to pay for? Please help if you can, thank you!
Shez
Last edited by shezbut; 03-23-2009 at 01:20 PM.
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03-23-2009, 03:45 AM
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