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Dr. Eric J Steinbrecher DDS
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- Dear Dr. Steinbrecher,
I got a top plate approximately 10 years ago. I had it refitted once. I'm going to be ready to get a new one early next year and was wondering what is the average cost for a good quality denture? I have Delta Dental insurance. Thank you, Joe
- Joe
from Carmichael, CA
Usually with Delta Dental they will cover 50% of the accepted fee. I am a provider for Delta Dental so I abide by their fees. The fees vary depending » moreUsually with Delta Dental they will cover 50% of the accepted fee. I am a provider for Delta Dental so I abide by their fees. The fees vary depending on the type of denture and the type of teeth you are looking for. The fees range from $1500 to $2000 for an upper denture, and then Delta Dental usually pays for 50% of that. Thank you Joe. « less
- I have Medical. Do you accept this kind of insurance?? I had tetricycline for two years when I was little, and can not stand how it stained my teeth. Is there anything I can do about it?
- Kathy
from Fair Oaks, CA
I am sorry, but I only take dental insurance. Tetracycline stain can be removed sometimes through bleaching depending on the severity. If your case is » moreI am sorry, but I only take dental insurance. Tetracycline stain can be removed sometimes through bleaching depending on the severity. If your case is severe you may have to do procedures such as veneers, crowns, or bonding. It is patient dependent. Thank you. « less
- do accept Delta Dental and how much wld it be to be sedated for dental work?
- Meranda
from Citrus Heights, ca
Yes, I do accept Delta Dental Insurance. I am a provider for them. You would need to come in for a sedation consult and insurance companies do not cov » moreYes, I do accept Delta Dental Insurance. I am a provider for them. You would need to come in for a sedation consult and insurance companies do not cover sedation fees. My sedation fee is $350. « less
- I'm going to need metal braces for my bottom teeth, and invasaline for a slight correction on my upper teeth. Approximately how much should I expect to spend?
- Anonymous
from Sacramento, CA
$5000 to $6000$5000 to $6000
- I am taking antbiotics for an abcess at #18. Is there an alternative to a root canal (aside from abstracting the tooth)?
- anon
from Sacramento, CA
No. the only other treatment for an abcessed tooth would be to extract and place an implant in the extraction area which is later restored with a crow » moreNo. the only other treatment for an abcessed tooth would be to extract and place an implant in the extraction area which is later restored with a crown. An implant has a much higher success rate than a root canal treated tooth, and is most like your natural tooth. « less
- what sort of treatment would you use on someone who has had really bad acne and scars. Are there any products that you would recommend. what about someone who has kilo ids, how do you treat their scars. I had staph for about two years, went to different dermatologists and they put me on all sorts of resistant antibiotics for a really long time. once you have staph does it really go away permanently or does it continuously come back.
- Rachelle Gallion
from Rio Linda, CA
You would need to ask a dermatologist or your primary care physician. I work inside the mouth and do not know much about skin irritations from acne. A » moreYou would need to ask a dermatologist or your primary care physician. I work inside the mouth and do not know much about skin irritations from acne. A dermatologist would have the best knowledge in this area. « less
- I am trying to find out more information about Invisalign. Do you do them? Also, do you accept Aetna Insurance Plans?
- Lisa McGrew
from Citrus Heights, CA
I do not do invisalign and I would only recommend that you secure the services of an orthodontist if you are looking into doing invisalign. Orthodonti » moreI do not do invisalign and I would only recommend that you secure the services of an orthodontist if you are looking into doing invisalign. Orthodontist have the most experience in moving teeth with traditional braces and invisalign. Other than that I would be more than willing to help you. And yes, my office accepts Aetna insurance plans. « less
- Hi,
My name is Chi. i'm asking you this because i have skin irritation. It might be dued too battery acid. so my question is how can i get rid of the irritation? can i apply baking soda? Thank you for your help if you can.
- Chi
from Sacramento/CA
I am a general dentist. You should seek advise from a dermatologist or primary care physician especially if you have been burnt with battery acid.I am a general dentist. You should seek advise from a dermatologist or primary care physician especially if you have been burnt with battery acid.
- My work does not offer dental insurance and my teeth have been a problem for a while. With every day expenses and the much needed health insurance, i cannot afford any type of dental plan. What should i do before my teeth become to bad?
- Anonymous
from Sacramento, CA
You should at least have xrays and an exam done by a Dentist. At that visit treatment can be diagnosed by the xrays and visual exam. The dentist shoul » moreYou should at least have xrays and an exam done by a Dentist. At that visit treatment can be diagnosed by the xrays and visual exam. The dentist should give you all treatment options- from least to most expensive. Regardless, the longer you wait, the worse off things will be. « less
- Do you do bonding on teeth? My daughter and I need a bonding to fill a small space in between the front teeth.
- R Fowler
from Vacaville, CA
Yes, I do bonding on front teeth. The process is fairly simple and we use a resin material that is matched to your natural shade of enamel and then it » moreYes, I do bonding on front teeth. The process is fairly simple and we use a resin material that is matched to your natural shade of enamel and then it is bonded into place. « less
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