Việt kiều tốn tiền $1000 đô cho làm răng ở Mỹ, tại sao không về Việt Nam làm răng?

Summary

This video script follows Mai Vu as she visits the dentist in the U.S. for treatment. She previously had a tooth extracted and grafted, and is now back for an examination where the dentist takes x-rays and recommends further scaling, deep cleaning, and bite adjustment treatments totaling $1,280. Mai contemplates the expense and determines it's necessary preventative care. She urges viewers to get regular dental checkups to catch issues early, otherwise one may end up losing all their teeth and regretting it.

Takeaways

• 😊 Mai went to get her teeth examined and found out she needs additional expensive dental work
• 😮 The dentist had to extract one of her teeth and graft bone material so an implant could be placed
• 🤔 There was confusion regarding follow-up appointments and what additional work was required
• 😑 Mai has gum disease that requires ongoing deep cleanings every 3 months
• 🤨 Her insurance only covers $2,000 per year in dental costs
• 😟 The proposed treatment plan totals $1,280 out-of-pocket
• 🤓 Getting dental work done overseas can be complicated with multiple visits required
• 💡 It's important to get regular dental checkups and treatment to avoid tooth loss
• 💵 Dental costs in the U.S. are very expensive compared to Vietnam
• 😃 Mai remains positive despite the high costs and additional work needed

Q & A

What dental treatment did the woman recently have?

She had a molar tooth extracted and was waiting for the bone graft in that area to heal before getting an implant.

What follow-up treatment was recommended for the adjacent teeth?

The dentist recommended scaling and planing on the adjacent teeth to treat her gum disease and prevent further bone loss.

What was the confusion about the follow-up phone call?

The woman thought the call was about getting an implant for the extracted tooth, but it was actually about the recommended treatment for the adjacent teeth.

What is the total estimated cost for the recommended dental work?

$1,280 for deep cleaning, bite adjustment, and follow-up appointments.

How much will insurance cover?

The insurance has a $2,000 annual limit. If she hasn't used that up, insurance may cover 20-50%. Otherwise, she has to pay the full amount out of pocket.

Why can't she get the dental work done in Vietnam?

The full treatment including extractions, bone grafts, implants, and crowns would take several months with multiple visits. That is not feasible with traveling back and forth from Vietnam.

What happens if gum disease is left untreated?

The bacteria can destroy bone around teeth causing increased looseness and eventual tooth loss.

Why is it important to treat front visible teeth?

For esthetic reasons, it's important to maintain front teeth even if back teeth have some looseness.

What prevented her from having regular cleanings?

She stopped going for cleanings and checkups for a few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is her message about dental care?

Go for regular dental exams and treatment to prevent bigger problems and tooth loss down the road.