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I am 43 years old and have a pretty good over- bite. At my age is there a way to correct this with out have braces??? |
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Melody, Tallahassee, Florida 12/09/08
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YES! there is a way to correct an overbite without orthodontics
( Braces ). It is one of the more exciting procedures that we do. Most dentist are not aware of the technology used to correct over bites, without braces. When we correct someone with a severe overbite, it helps them look younger, and helps them to function better.
Great Question.
Dr. W
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Ronald G.
Willis, DMD 12/22/08
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Dear Dr.
I have several infected roots in my teeth. I do not have the money for co payments, I barely pay the rent. I have a sore throat now for over two months and sickness from the infection getting into my blood stream and I have mitrial valve prolapse. I am very sick. It seems as though Dr. Barr is only interested in money when My insurance is paying 80 %. You would think he could let me make payments on the co-payments. But I have to suffer with a tremendous headache and illness. Where can I get the help I need? I have bad credit so care credit is denied. I wish I was dead. It would be relief from my head hurting on the very top, under my eyes, and my whole face. I had a cold sore on my right eye and almost lost my cornea. Goddamnit, all for just a couple of hundred dollars. That fucking Dr. Barr just walks out and leaves me, no discussion about helping me set up payments, and his staff sucks ass. I get anti biotics and pain pills and sent out if I do not have any |
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Just kill me with infection or overdose, Tallahassee 11/19/08
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Dear Marion, Have you ever tried calling affordable denture's on north Monroe? very inexpensive, and they can help you with payments. They can remove the infected teeth, and replace them.
The Dr there is a pretty nice guy.
hope this helps
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Ronald G.
Willis, DMD 11/20/08
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I notice your heading states you have multiple "specialties" Are these actual ADA specialties? What is the full scoop on this? |
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curious georgia, atlanta,ga 11/18/08
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sorry about the confusion, the list of areas of specialty, are areas that I myself specialize in. However the ADA does not recognize any of those areas as a specialty. If they were recognized by the ADA as a specialty, that specialty would be the only type of dentistry that dentist could practice. General dentist can perform any specialty, but specialist can only practice their designated specialty. I have had post graduate training in the areas listed, like TMJ and veneers, but they are not recognized as a specialty by the ADA. thanks for the question
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Ronald G.
Willis, DMD 11/18/08
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Dr Willis. I am a 53 years old and have this crooked tooth in the front and several missing jaw teeth on both sides the lower bottom is somewhat crooked to. I would like to just have a beautiful smile for once. I have COMP Benefit Insurance 404. Please accept me as a new patient. |
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Anthony, Tallahassee,Florida 11/06/08
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Hi Anthony, we can help you use your insurance to its maximum benefits usually, unless its an HMO. I am not totally familiar with the 404 plan but I will find out for you.
Thanks
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Ronald G.
Willis, DMD 11/15/08
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Dr Willis,
you helped me when other dentist couldnt,
thank you for getting me out of pain,
your expertise on getting my bite right was nothing short of amazing.
a huge thank you |
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pain in butt patient, tallahassee 11/12/08
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thank you giving me the opportunity to help you, you were fun to work with, you are a great person and deserve to be out of pain.
Thank you
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Ronald G.
Willis, DMD 11/15/08
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What is the difference between a crown and an overlay? I recently was given a porcelain over ceramic crown installed which is in my opinion "bulky" compared to my previous tooth. I am not happy with the way the tooth looks at the gum line. My dentist keeps pushing me to get additional crowns but after seeing this this first one, I don't like the look. Would an overlay be better? How does an overlay differ from a veneer? |
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Anonymous, Tallahassee, FL 11/10/08
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Great question, and unfortunately we see this too often, when bulky crowns are made and put into the mouth's of patients. an onlay is basically the same size as the tooth was before the prep, its more conservative, leaves healthy tooth structure,
feel free to call me and make an appointment, I will take a look at it for you.
Thanks
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Ronald G.
Willis, DMD 11/15/08
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Hello Dr. Willis. I have Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ins., and Comp Benefit PPO dental ins. I am a diabetic type 2, I had bridge and crowns done a few years back and they all came off 3 years later because my teeth were decayed not a good experience and disappointed also. I am scared but I need to have the courage to do this. I am ashamed to smile. Do you take new patient? Thank you. |
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Francoise, Perry, Florida 10/15/08
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That is very disappointing to have it all come off, I can understand your feeling scared, hopefully we can help you.
we are seeing new patients,
call Trina, at 850-877-5151 and tell her who you are, make an appointment. I will help you.
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Ronald G.
Willis, DMD 10/16/08
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Hi Dr. Willis!
Thanks for fixing my temps last year! Uncle Kevin (Brooks) did a great job finishing my uppers, you guys should be on the cover of PEOPLE for making my smile look this great! Do you guys do regular cleanings? I hate driving to Ocala.
Thanks again1
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Jen 10/06/08
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I was so happy to help, we do provide cleanings, give us a call
850-877-5151,
I would be happy to see you again!
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Ronald G.
Willis, DMD 10/12/08
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Dear Dr.Willis:
You are , I believe, still on the list of Compbenefits Insurance, but you do not accept any new patients?When would you accept new patients under this insurance plan?
If not, where can I find information on insurance plans that you would accept?
Thank you for your help!
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Chris, Tallahassee, Florida 9/12/08
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unfortunately comp-benefits insurance still has our name on there list even though we have asked them many times to take us off. they unfortunately never take someone's name off the list, they just put an astrek next to there name.
Dental insurance is actually bad for people,
Insurance companies routinely deny claims for services,
The maximum benefits from insurance in the 60's was about 1,000.00 dollars, Today 40 years later its still 1,000.00 dollars.
most of our patients do not have any type of dental insurance,
however we will help you file your insurance so you can possibly get some of your premium back.
give Trina a Call at 877-5151 she can help you with your insurance concerns.
Thanks for the question
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Ronald G.
Willis, DMD 9/14/08
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Does your office handle routine cleaning examines? |
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Anonymous 9/12/08
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yes we do,
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Ronald G.
Willis, DMD 9/14/08
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