Dental treatment: basic methods of therapy and features of anesthesia

What is this: a dental policy for individuals?

Not only employers pamper their employees, but also citizens themselves, uniting in groups or independently purchasing a voluntary health insurance policy.
Often, a VHI policy is purchased primarily to obtain dental services.

Dental treatment is expensive, and those who are faced with this problem have the opportunity to save significantly with the help of insurance.

Let's look at the types of VHI insurance for dentistry.

Corporate program

This insurance option can be considered voluntary. This is explained by the fact that the employer, by agreement with the employees, insures them.

Basically, medical insurance provides a standard package of services offered, changing in accordance with the wishes of the customer.

In order to reduce the cost of employee insurance, an entrepreneur can use different options. One of them is the employee’s shared participation, when he pays for part of the services himself or a certain amount is debited from his salary (only on the basis of voluntary consent).

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Individual program

Emergency dental care may be included in the basic VHI package.

Individual policy formation may depend on the position, labor productivity and other factors (elite programs, standard, basic).

Collective program

In large cities, group insurance is especially common.

Individuals, united in a group of 15-20 people, jointly submit an application to the insurer.

This option allows you to save a decent amount when obtaining a policy.

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The insurance company may make a semi-formal offer to join an existing insurance policy.

First aid measures

Probably everyone knows that pain cannot be tolerated. This can cause a weakened immune system due to constant pain. To alleviate the general condition until it is possible to contact a specialist, it is necessary to take urgent measures using traditional methods.

We must not forget that if at home it was possible to alleviate the pain syndrome, it does not occur over the next 24 hours. There is still no need to cancel your visit to the doctor. The inflammatory process of a nerve that has been suppressed can continue to develop without obvious symptoms, and this is fraught with its transition to a severe stage and the occurrence of dangerous consequences.

If you cannot bear the pain, you can take any painkiller, for example, Sedalgin. The symptom will begin to decrease in intensity within 15–20 minutes. Drugs such as Nurofen and Ketanov cope well not only with pain, but also with the inflammatory process in general.

As a first aid measure for toothache, use propolis. It is used as a compress, or rather, an infusion: a few drops should be placed on cotton wool and applied to the sore area. The indicated dosage is the maximum; it is not recommended to exceed it. Otherwise, you can cause a burn to the mucous membrane. Leave the compress on for no more than 30 minutes.

Reference. You can relieve sudden pain with an ice compress. Apply a piece of ice to the cheek on the side of the painful tooth. The compress is kept for 7-10 minutes, no longer, this helps remove the gumboil.

It is prohibited to apply dry heat, since increased blood circulation in the area of the inflamed wisdom tooth increases the intensity of pain. You should not lie down during a toothache. This position also ensures increased blood flow to the jaw, and this causes increased pressure on the tooth tissue and an increase in the syndrome.

After suppressing the discomfort, it is recommended to brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with a soda solution. For several hours, you need to limit your food intake if there is a hole in the tooth. Getting food into it can cause pain.

What is included in dental insurance?

Dental services are not included in the main VHI program. They are an addition to it in accordance with the wishes of the policyholder.

As part of this policy, the dentist examines and diagnoses the oral cavity. X-ray and other required examinations are also provided.

Having a policy, you can receive therapeutic treatment (canal filling, fillings, caries treatment).

This list includes surgery that involves the removal of incisors and benign formations.

The policyholder has the right to treat the gums, undergo aesthetic treatment, which includes removing stones, and applying fluoride-containing varnishes to the enamel.

The insurance holder is provided with 24-hour assistance at the clinic.

What do you have to pay for out of pocket?

When signing a contract, the policyholder cannot foresee various cases that will not be included in the insurance.

Thus, additional medical dental care services may include teeth whitening, replacement of fillings, prosthetics, and more.

These include orthodontics and periodontal treatment.

Generally, such services are considered to be cosmetic services, and they are not provided for in the VHI policy.

Local anesthesia

Local anesthesia in dentistry
In the arsenal of our dentistry there are many methods of anesthesia (“freezing”), the leading of which is the so-called. local injection. It involves blocking the conduction of nerve impulses from the source of irritation to the brain and spinal cord while maintaining consciousness and the possibility of verbal contact. The leading role in outpatient practice is ensured by:

Availability (the most used drug in dentistry);
Ease of implementation;
Quality (automated production in sterile factory conditions);
High efficiency (sufficient depth and duration of action);
The speed of onset of the effect (“at the tip of the needle”);
Comparative safety (rare occurrence of complications or their mild severity);
Low cost.

The constant expansion of the range of anesthetics and instruments used, new application technologies and methods make it possible to carry it out at any dental appointment. Previously, for anesthesia , the patient was redirected to a surgical room or department, which made treatment difficult.

Indications for local anesthesia

Indications for local anesthesia in dentistry

Prevention of discomfort during:
teeth whitening;
diagnostic manipulations (measuring the depth of periodontal pockets, determining the level of alveolar bone tissue, etc.).
Treatment of caries (cavity preparation followed by placement of fillings from various materials).
Treatment of complications of caries - pulpitis and periodontitis, which involves creating access to the tooth cavity, removing its contents, treating the root canal system and filling them. Subsequently, the crown is restored using therapeutic (pin, filling) or orthopedic methods - stump inlays and crowns.
Extraction of teeth of varying degrees of complexity.
Operations on soft tissues of the oral cavity:
plastic surgery of the oral vestibule (vestibuloplasty);
elimination of gum recession (loss at the neck of the tooth, “exposing” the root);
flap periodontal operations;
increase in the volume of attached gums.
Dental implantation is the installation of artificial roots made of titanium alloy into the jaw bone tissue for the purpose of subsequent prosthetics.
Operations on the bone tissues of the jaws:
ridge splitting – creating sufficient width of bone tissue before implantation;
directed bone regeneration – local creation of a bone base in case of its deficiency.
Dental treatment in children (also serves as an effective measure to prevent fear of treatment and the development of dental phobia, which allows timely seeking dental care).

Is it possible to insure teeth: what are the features?

Additional medical insurance is a priority for large holdings with large staff.

Service under a VHI policy is not “geographically” convenient for everyone.

This is due to the fact that dental services are provided in only a few medical clinics located in different parts of the city.

This type of insurance usually has limitations.

Over the course of 12 months, the policy provides for treatment of only two teeth.

It is provided when the patient has average caries and the crown is 50% destroyed. Other services are paid for, but they are subject to a discount.

Experts note that situations cannot be ruled out in which the insured person will have to spend a long time sorting out relations with the insurance company.

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They arise when, over the course of a year, more people from the company visit the clinic than are stipulated in the contract. In this situation, many patients are billed in full for services.

Corporate insurance is especially beneficial for employees of hazardous enterprises.

Especially in those enterprises where, in the course of performing their official duties, they have to deal with abrasives and chemicals.

Receiving treatment within the framework of VHI dental health insurance is of better quality than free compulsory medical insurance.

And it’s certainly more profitable than visiting a dentist individually at your own expense.

Underwater rocks

Before making a decision regarding insurance, you need to familiarize yourself with all the nuances.

One of them is the inability to change clinics at your own discretion.

In accordance with the terms of the contract, services during the insurance year are provided exclusively in the medical institution that is selected upon receipt of the policy.

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The clinics do not provide services to specialized specialists, such as an orthodontist and prosthetist. Their services are not included in the policy.

It is important to know that diagnostic examinations are recorded in the policy.

By signing an agreement with a franchise, the insurance premium is slightly reduced. This amount increases when an insured event occurs. Partial treatment will have to be paid from your own funds.

When you have chronic diseases, you won’t be able to apply for voluntary health insurance ; they refuse to do so.

It is impossible to hide such a fact, since if it is revealed, you will have to pay a fine and reimburse all spent financial resources.

Another problem is that insurers prefer corporate insurance. They often refuse to issue VHI to individuals.

It is difficult to find companies that agree to cooperate with individuals.

Is there a program with dental prosthetics?

Dentistry medical insurance in its basic version does not include dental prosthetics. This is due to the high cost of implants. Moreover, they are often made of expensive ceramics or precious metals.

However, in premium and expensive programs, dental prosthetics can be added as an option. But here, too, the client faces restrictions.

For example, it turns out that the contract will stipulate the condition for the need for a prosthesis due to maxillofacial trauma, and not due to untreated caries.

The cost of the program with dental prosthetics included in the package will start from approximately 140,000 rubles / year.

Analysis of services and cost of insurance in different companies

VHI insurance with the “Dentistry” option is issued by the insurance company.

In order for cooperation to be profitable, it is necessary to consider the conditions and costs of various insurers.

Based on the data obtained, you can choose the best option that will satisfy all aspects.

To purchase a VHI Dentistry policy, you should visit the office of the insurance company.

In some insurance companies, the application can be left by the user on the website.

The policyholder must provide a list of documents, including an identity card, SNILS and confirmation of registration. The company will also ask you to fill out an application.

To obtain a policy, at the request of the insurer, you must undergo an examination. The client can decide on the program for dental services.

After this, the contract is signed and payment is made. After completion of all actions provided by the insurance company, a policy is issued.

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SOGAZ

This program involves cooperation with leading dental clinics near and far abroad.

Supervising doctors conduct consultations with clients regarding medical services and monitor the progress and quality of treatment.

The medical contact center operates around the clock and maintains contact with medical institutions.

Monitoring of the implementation of services under the insurance program is carried out.

Qualified specialists will promptly resolve any customer issues.

RESO

The most popular service is dental surgery.

Surgical dental treatment includes tooth extraction , cyst removal, and opening of abscesses that occur in the maxillofacial area.

Provides assistance in relieving acute conditions in periodontal diseases.

Within the framework of the program, cooperation is carried out with private dental clinics, to which the insured can apply.

Alfa insurance

Obtaining a policy from Alfastrakhovanie involves providing the insured person with qualified dental care.

The insurance holder has the right to visit a physician and surgeon.

The policy includes dental radiography and electrodontodiagnosis.

Typically, the cost of a voluntary health insurance policy with dentistry starts at 20,000 rubles/year.

Also, the policy holder is given the right to receive therapeutic dentistry (treatment and filling of carious cavities and canals).

Preventive measures are provided, which consist of removing supragingival dental plaque.

Ingosstrakh

Provides for the conclusion of comprehensive policies for treatment at the Zub.ru dental clinic.

These programs can treat periodontal disease, diagnose and treat the salivary glands, which is considered a rarity when concluding dental insurance.

The cost of services is cheaper (maybe 50%) than in other clinics and starts from 7,000 rubles / year for adding dental treatment services to the standard VHI program.
Since the cost of Dentistry insurance under VHI for individuals is calculated individually, you should definitely contact each insurance company in your city for a detailed price calculation.

Treatment of gum inflammation

Diseases of the soft tissues of the oral cavity - periodontitis, gingivitis, periodontal disease - can affect the condition of teeth. That is why you need to know not only how to carry out dental treatment at home, but also how to strengthen your gums.

Traditional medicine offers the following methods for this:

Massage with honey and salt. Combine the components in a ratio of 4:1, rub into soft tissues with gentle massage movements for several minutes.
You can strengthen your gums with medicinal plants, or rather with their juice. Use Kalanchoe, aloe or sour sorrel.
You can relieve the inflammatory process from the gums by rinsing your mouth with oak bark tincture. You can replace it with tincture of chamomile, sage or St. John's wort.
Chew the onion for a few minutes, no need to swallow. Although this is an unpleasant procedure, it is highly effective.
Bleeding wounds on the gums can be treated with a solution of hydrogen peroxide. It’s not difficult to prepare – mix ½ cup of water and a spoonful of peroxide.

Oak bark decoction relieves pain

You can brush your teeth only with a soft toothbrush; it is gentle.

You also need to know what you should never do:

Do not take antibiotics yourself. You can drink them only after consulting a doctor, otherwise the condition of mild days can worsen.
Don't neglect the rules of oral hygiene.
It is prohibited to apply warming compresses to problem areas.

For the entire period of toothache, refrain from kissing; in most cases, the origin of the inflammatory process is infectious.

Treatment of caries

It's good to eat fruit

How to treat teeth at home if they are affected by caries? Due to the disease, the integrity of the teeth can be destroyed. However, if measures are taken in a timely manner, then it can be stopped even at home.

There are many methods for this:

buy toothpaste that contains calcium and fluoride;
in a medical facility, teeth can be coated with a gel solution;
To destroy pathogenic microbes, you can clean your mouth with laundry soap;
eat more foods that contain vitamin D and calcium;
limit your consumption of sweets.

Choose toothpaste that contains fluoride

Such methods will be effective only if the teeth are damaged superficially, that is, the disease is at the initial stage of development. When caries has already destroyed the enamel-dentin interface, only a dentist can help.

Tartar treatment

Eat as many carrots as possible

Hard plaque constantly forms on the teeth, and it does not have the best effect on the dental tissue. In addition, the phenomenon can provoke the development of caries and inflammation in soft tissues. Professional cleaning should be carried out systematically.

You can remove a small stone yourself; below are simple recipes:

Grind a small amount of black radish, add a few drops of lemon juice, stir. This chewing mixture will quickly remove fresh plaque.
Immediately after eating, eat a hard apple or carrot.
It is recommended to brush your teeth with a decoction made from walnuts. Pour fifty grams of bark into a glass of water and cook for forty minutes. Strain the broth and apply it to your teeth with a toothbrush. Such manipulations should be carried out up to three times a day.
Hydrogen peroxide compress (no more than 3%). Soak the swab in peroxide and apply it to your teeth for three minutes.

Hydrogen peroxide can be used to relieve pain immediately

Just as in the previous case, the methods will be effective only at an early stage of the problem’s development.

Acupressure

How can you treat a tooth at home? The effectiveness of acupressure massage, which is carried out using the fingertips without sudden movements, has been proven. The point is massaged in a circular motion, counterclockwise, then in the opposite direction.

Other points for massaging:

Find the point between your thumb and index finger. Massage it until you feel slight pain.
Point under the eye. Gently massage it for a few minutes.
Point under the nose. It is located between the edge of the upper lip and the center of the base of the nose.
A point located under the lower jaw. Gently apply pressure to this groove.

One of the points for massaging for toothache

Another effective point, which is probably familiar to many, is in the pulse area. It is located on the inside of the wrist; it is recommended to massage it with garlic or onions.

Other folk methods

How else can you treat a sore tooth at home?

These simple recipes will help relieve pain only temporarily:

Finely chop the garlic, apply it to the pulse point in the wrist area, secure with a bandage. If the tooth on the right side hurts, apply garlic on the left and vice versa.
Soak a cotton swab with fir essential oil and apply it to the sore tooth. The frequency of repetition of the procedure is every three hours, the duration is no more than ten minutes.
Warm a small piece of propolis and apply it to the sore spot. If there is a hole in the tooth, it can be placed directly into it.
Wash the plantain root, wrap it in a bandage and place it in the ear on which side the tooth hurts.
Wrap your finger in a bandage, dip it in fir oil, and massage the gum near the sore tooth for a few minutes. The procedure can be performed up to two times a day.
Apply calamus root tincture to the gums near the sore tooth. Just a few minutes will pass and the pain will begin to subside.
Moisten a validol tablet with water and grind it to a paste. Apply the resulting mixture between the gum and cheek where the tooth hurts.
You can apply a piece of unsalted lard to the gum near the sore tooth and hold it there for twenty minutes.

Calamus root is effective

Another folk method, which many are skeptical about, is cat treatment. If you have such a pet, place it on your chest and press its cheek to its back. It is believed that it will take away your pain and within ten minutes you can feel relief.