Wwyd - dentist doesn’t have appts to fill cavities

amother

Tue, Jan 24 2023, 10:39 pm

So my kids had a checkup a few months ago and needed work done. 2 of them were scheduled for the same day but the dentist needed to cancel and rescheduled for 4 months later. Another one the dentist couldn’t finish the work in 1 appointment so he said to schedule another. But the next available appointment is also 4 months later.

I called asking about cancellations but apparently no one ever cancels (I don’t blame them)

I called a different practice but they said insurance won’t cover another checkup until 6 months have passed.

So what do I do? I’m worried.

amother

Blush

Tue, Jan 24 2023, 10:49 pm

Dr Danziger’s WhatsApp is a lifesaver. I message him with questions, concerns and send him X-rays sometimes too. I believe he works in Lakewood but don’t need to be his patient to follow or message

amother

Marigold

Tue, Jan 24 2023, 10:50 pm

Call them that your child is in pain and you need an emergency appointment.

amother

Tue, Jan 24 2023, 10:52 pm

amother Blush wrote:

I have no clue how to use WhatsApp. How do I do that?

amother

Tue, Jan 24 2023, 10:52 pm

amother Marigold wrote:

Call them that your child is in pain and you need an emergency appointment.

They insist there’s none available. I already begged—I guess I can beg harder

amother

Tue, Jan 24 2023, 10:53 pm

Should I be asking the office to send me the x rays? Would they email them?

amother

Babyblue

Tue, Jan 24 2023, 10:54 pm

Find another dentist. Drive further away if you have too. An untreated cavity can become a root canal.

amother

Tue, Jan 24 2023, 10:56 pm

amother Babyblue wrote:

Find another dentist. Drive further away if you have too. An untreated cavity can become a root canal.

I scheduled a checkup with another dentist in a few months. Yes it’s a lot further. Would they fill cavities if they didn’t do the checkup?

amother

NeonYellow

Tue, Jan 24 2023, 10:57 pm

I took my kids to dr Danciger recently and was super impressed. Didn’t take long to get an appointment either.

amother

Blush

Wed, Jan 25 2023, 9:10 am

Yes they are legally required to give you the X-rays, and WhatsApp is an app just like text, you just message

amother

NeonPurple

Wed, Jan 25 2023, 9:13 am

If you’re super worried and finances not a major issue you can always pay out of pocket for a checkup at another dentist without such a backup and then they’ll fill cavities ..

amother

Lilac

Wed, Jan 25 2023, 9:23 am

Who is dr danciger? Where is his office? Does he accept jersey care?

amother

Blush

Wed, Jan 25 2023, 9:25 am

amother Lilac wrote:

Who is dr danciger? Where is his office? Does he accept jersey care?

Ocean dental expressions on river ave. They don’t take Jersey care

Sebastian

Wed, Jan 25 2023, 9:27 am

amother OP wrote:

I scheduled a checkup with another dentist in a few months. Yes it’s a lot further. Would they fill cavities if they didn’t do the checkup?

Get a copy of the xrays and schedule a consult. Theyll fill the cavities

amother

Canary

Wed, Jan 25 2023, 11:06 am

I dont live in Lkwd but my OOT dentist says my kid needs a lot of work.
Would Dr Danziger look at xrays to see if he thinks its all nec?

amother

Crystal

Wed, Jan 25 2023, 11:11 am

Call every morning to ask about cancellations. I do that at a very busy brooklyn practice & they told me they have cancelations almost daily ( which makes sense when you need to schedule so far in advance)

amother

Wed, Jan 25 2023, 11:38 am

Sebastian wrote:

Get a copy of the xrays and schedule a consult. Theyll fill the cavities

Thanks. Will get a copy of those xrays.

amother

Wed, Jan 25 2023, 11:40 am

amother NeonPurple wrote:

If you’re super worried and finances not a major issue you can always pay out of pocket for a checkup at another dentist without such a backup and then they’ll fill cavities ..

Finances are a major issue though, I'm already paying out of pocket for other things Sad

amother

Lightgreen

Wed, Jan 25 2023, 11:48 am

Honestly, I left a one star review on Google about the lack of appointments for dental work. After I left the review, I’ve been getting appointments much earlier (a few weeks vs 6+ Months out).