Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I have recently discovered that I have an impacted wisdom tooth. I was sent by my dentist to an oral surgeon. This surgeon insists that before my tooth is pulled I need to have a phyical exan because 1- I have an irregular heart beat; 2- I have problems with mediation that cause kidney problems; 3- I have asthema. My question is, do US laws require this? I am 62 years old and have avoided doctors for the last 30 years. I really hate the idea of taking a physical exam. I am not even sure what all that requires. I know I have to have blood work, but what about mamagrams and pap smeers? Would I have to have an MRI? I know this probably sounds dumb to some of you but I honestly don't know what all I will be subject to if I agree. I live in Alabama. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Never heard of such a thing Can you just sign a waiver? Sheri At 04:15 PM 4/13/2010, you wrote: I have recently discovered that I have an impacted wisdom tooth. I was sent by my dentist to an oral surgeon. This surgeon insists that before my tooth is pulled I need to have a phyical exan because 1- I have an irregular heart beat; 2- I have problems with mediation that cause kidney problems; 3- I have asthema. My question is, do US laws require this? I am 62 years old and have avoided doctors for the last 30 years. I really hate the idea of taking a physical exam. I am not even sure what all that requires. I know I have to have blood work, but what about mamagrams and pap smeers? Would I have to have an MRI? I know this probably sounds dumb to some of you but I honestly don't know what all I will be subject to if I agree. I live in Alabama. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I don't think state laws require a physical prior to any dental procedure but the dentist might need to know your heart/lung or kidney condition before choosing and administering an anesthetic. Anything like an MRI, mammogram or pap smear would have no bearing on this so please do avoid them, esp. the mammogram or MRI. Removal of an impacted wisdom tooth is a surgical procedure.Betsyfree2wait <free2wait Sent: Tue, April 13, 2010 6:15:41 PM dentsts I have recently discovered that I have an impacted wisdom tooth. I was sent by my dentist to an oral surgeon. This surgeon insists that before my tooth is pulled I need to have a phyical exan because 1- I have an irregular heart beat; 2- I have problems with mediation that cause kidney problems; 3- I have asthema. My question is, do US laws require this? I am 62 years old and have avoided doctors for the last 30 years. I really hate the idea of taking a physical exam. I am not even sure what all that requires. I know I have to have blood work, but what about mamagrams and pap smeers? Would I have to have an MRI? I know this probably sounds dumb to some of you but I honestly don't know what all I will be subject to if I agree. I live in Alabama. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 They will probably only listen to your chest, and take vital signs, B/P & temp, heart rate, nothing more detailed than that - only a precaution so your heart is safe - BUT what is stopping you ringing either the dentist or the doctor and asking them? That way you will know precisely what they want. It's not a sexual issue, its a cardiac issue. Jane http//www.eamega.com/HighFieldHealth~The Highest Field of Energy Healing you now!~ - Sheri Nakken Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:25 AM Re: dentsts Never heard of such a thingCan you just sign a waiver?SheriAt 04:15 PM 4/13/2010, you wrote: I have recently discovered that I have an impacted wisdom tooth. I was sent by my dentist to an oral surgeon. This surgeon insists that before my tooth is pulled I need to have a phyical exan because 1- I have an irregular heart beat; 2- I have problems with mediation that cause kidney problems; 3- I have asthema. My question is, do US laws require this? I am 62 years old and have avoided doctors for the last 30 years.I really hate the idea of taking a physical exam. I am not even sure what all that requires. I know I have to have blood work, but what about mamagrams and pap smeers? Would I have to have an MRI? I know this probably sounds dumb to some of you but I honestly don't know what all I will be subject to if I agree. I live in Alabama. Thanks for your help. Internal Virus Database is out of date.Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.113/2396 - Release 09/26/09 05:51:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 .. dentsts Posted by: " free2wait " free2wait free2wait Tue Apr 13, 2010 4:20 pm (PDT) I have recently discovered that I have an impacted wisdom tooth. I was sent by my dentist to an oral surgeon. This surgeon insists that before my tooth is pulled I need to have a phyical exan because 1- I have an irregular heart beat; 2- I have problems with mediation that cause kidney problems; 3- I have asthema. My question is, do US laws require this? I am 62 years old and have avoided doctors for the last 30 years. I really hate the idea of taking a physical exam. I am not even sure what all that requires. I know I have to have blood work, but what about mamagrams and pap smeers? Would I have to have an MRI? I know this probably sounds dumb to some of you but I honestly don't know what all I will be subject to if I agree. I live in Alabama. Thanks for your help. I have no idea, but I’d sure check to see if other dentists require this??? If your state laws do? Go do another state. My sister goes to Mexico and gets CHEAP care in excellent clean offices and has no problems. I haven’t been to a doctor in 30 years either, but I know they can’t require you to take tests you don’t want. See if there is a dental college in your city or nearby. Perhaps their rules are different. I’d sure get several opinions on this dentist’s ideas. Love and blessings, Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Even here in India the dentist I took my husband to told us that he will have to get ntouch will all the specialists for removing his teeth. i just went to another doctor. Sheri Nakken <vaccinedangers Sent: Wed, 14 April, 2010 4:55:08 AMRe: dentsts Never heard of such a thingCan you just sign a waiver?SheriAt 04:15 PM 4/13/2010, you wrote: I have recently discovered that I have an impacted wisdom tooth. I was sent by my dentist to an oral surgeon. This surgeon insists that before my tooth is pulled I need to have a phyical exan because 1- I have an irregular heart beat; 2- I have problems with mediation that cause kidney problems; 3- I have asthema. My question is, do US laws require this? I am 62 years old and have avoided doctors for the last 30 years.I really hate the idea of taking a physical exam. I am not even sure what all that requires. I know I have to have blood work, but what about mamagrams and pap smeers? Would I have to have an MRI? I know this probably sounds dumb to some of you but I honestly don't know what all I will be subject to if I agree. I live in Alabama. Thanks for your help. Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger./download.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Honestly, I am not surprised to hear this - he doesn't want to kill you in the chair! :-) I know how you feel, because I avoid western medicine like the plague, and I am dismayed at any situation that forces me into the system. But, really, it sounds as though he is a terrific dentist - taking every precaution in order to protect your health...he must know that there is a very tight connection between oral health and the heart, the heart and the kidneys, and of course, between breathing and anesthesia. I am not a dentist and I don't play one on tv, but if I presented myself to a dentist with these findings in my own health and he was willing to just put me under without knowing that I was fit to be under, I'd be more than a little nervous. Go to a more holistic physician such a DO - they are as educated as an MD (I would argue that they are more educated, actually), but with a more whole thinking about the body and health. Allopathic medicine is great with diagnostics and trauma. Protect yourself with knowledge for you and your dentist before you go under. I wish you well! , Mridula Sharma <mridula49 wrote: > > Even here in India the dentist I took my husband to told us that he will have to get ntouch will all the specialists for removing his teeth. > i just went to another doctor. > > > > > ________________________________ > Sheri Nakken <vaccinedangers > > Wed, 14 April, 2010 4:55:08 AM > Re: dentsts > > Â > Never heard of such a thing > Can you just sign a waiver? > > Sheri > > At 04:15 PM 4/13/2010, you wrote: > > Â > > > >I have recently discovered that I have an impacted wisdom tooth. I was sent by my dentist to an oral surgeon. This surgeon insists that before my tooth is pulled I need to have a phyical exan because 1- I have an irregular heart beat; 2- I have problems with mediation that cause kidney problems; 3- I have asthema. My question is, do US laws require this? I am 62 years old and have avoided doctors for the last 30 years. > >I really hate the idea of taking a physical exam. I am not even sure what all that requires. I know I have to have blood work, but what about mamagrams and pap smeers? Would I have to have an MRI? I know this probably sounds dumb to some of you but I honestly don't know what all I will be subject to if I agree. I live in Alabama. Thanks for your help. > > > > > > > Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger./download.php > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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