oral surgeons - opinions?

[onlyme]

We were informed yesterday that our son's wisdom teeth need to come out sooner than later and after calling our insurance I have a choice between Dr. Cockerham and Dr. York. Does anybody have any first-hand experience with either one? Is one to be preferred over the other? One more "kid-friendly"? Junior, as big and strong as he is, looked rather pale and sweaty yesterday when he heard about an upcoming surgery. Gentle bedside manners would help ease his anxiety.

[Natural Sunshine]

My preference is Dr. Clay Thames....I would see if my insurance would work with him. He is doing my daughter's surgery over the break and he has done most of my oral surgeries.

[faithram521]

My preference is Dr. Clay Thames....I would see if my insurance would work with him. He is doing my daughter's surgery over the break and he has done most of my oral surgeries.

I agree, I had to have my wisdom teeth out a few months ago and the Thames' were wonderful. Scott did the surgery and then I met with Clay for my follow-up. Both were wonderful.

[LipsofanAngel]

I agree with Thames. I can't remember which one I used, but he was fantastic! Has an excellent bedside manner and very good about keeping his patients informed and knowing what's going on. And he's pretty darn good lookin ;)

[Scarlett O'Hara]

John Robertson is the best....................

[citygirl]

Dr. Cockerham did my surgery both times. In '93 (I think it was) I had the top and bottom (both were impacted) on the left side removed. This past May I had the top and bottom on the right side removed - the top one had come in several years ago and the bottom on was partially impacted (I had been cutting it for 2 1/2 years). Finally came to the realization that like it or not it had to come out!

Pleasant experience both times. As pleasant as it can be, that is!

[dream member]

I used dr. cotton but he's down here in gulfport|biloxi

[onlyme]

My preference is Dr. Clay Thames....I would see if my insurance would work with him. He is doing my daughter's surgery over the break and he has done most of my oral surgeries.

He is not an authorized provider :smt086. He is the one that our orthodontist recommended. I don't know how much wisdom teeth extractions costs but I am sure it's not pocket change otherwise I might consider paying out of pocket for an "exceptional" doctor.

[proudtobefrompetal]

I think Cockerham and York are both excellent doctors. My daughter is going to have oral surgery next year and my choice will be York.

[LipsofanAngel]

He is not an authorized provider :smt086. He is the one that our orthodontist recommended. I don't know how much wisdom teeth extractions costs but I am sure it's not pocket change otherwise I might consider paying out of pocket for an "exceptional" doctor.
That's ashamed... he's really great. Now that I'm a "real adult" I'm close to finding out that depending on your insurance, you may not always get the doctor you want :smt086

[dollfus46]

We were informed yesterday that our son's wisdom teeth need to come out sooner than later and after calling our insurance I have a choice between Dr. Cockerham and Dr. York. Does anybody have any first-hand experience with either one? Is one to be preferred over the other? One more "kid-friendly"? Junior, as big and strong as he is, looked rather pale and sweaty yesterday when he heard about an upcoming surgery. Gentle bedside manners would help ease his anxiety.
Paul Charbonneau was the best. But he may be retired.:smt023

[citygirl]

He is not an authorized provider :smt086. He is the one that our orthodontist recommended. I don't know how much wisdom teeth extractions costs but I am sure it's not pocket change otherwise I might consider paying out of pocket for an "exceptional" doctor.

$500 for the anesthesia and then $250 and up per tooth. Depends on if they've come in or are impacted.

[onlyme]

$500 for the anesthesia and then $250 and up per tooth. Depends on if they've come in or are impacted.

<cough> ....Authorized provider it will be :smt118

[onlyme]

That's ashamed... he's really great. Now that I'm a "real adult" I'm close to finding out that depending on your insurance, you may not always get the doctor you want :smt086

I times like this I miss "my" former insurance. I know that many don't care for "socialized medicine" but in Germany I never had problems finding any kind of provider - just call one and set up an appointment. My mom just told me this morning that my wisdom teeth extractions/anesthesia were free ( excluding the monthly insurance premiums, of course ). I like living in the US, it's become my second home, but this health insurance mess/confusion is giving me a headache :smt009

[onlyme]

Paul Charbonneau was the best. But he may be retired.:smt023

He is the emeritus, yes ;)

[LipsofanAngel]

And just a heads up since you may not remember from when you did it... but go easy on the kid when he's coming out of anesthesia! Kids will say the darndest things then. I practically slapped a nurse when she was trying to wake me up, because I didn't wanna leave my crush (Dr. Thames!)!!

[Kitty]

Charbonneau was the oral surgeon who removed my daughter's wisdom teeth. She says he was great. He was in practice at the time with York and Cockerham, but as someone else noted he has retired.

Dr. York removed my wisdom teeth, and my husband used York for oral surgery as well. We'd both go to him again.

Seems like I saw Cockerham for a post-op appointment... or maybe it was my daughter. Liked him, too.

I don't know if this is the case with your son, but in my daughter's situation she had worn braces, and it too was a case of "get these wisdom teeth out asap" because if not extracted they can wreck orthodontic work.

Anyway, I'd use either York or Cockerham, particularly if they are affiliated with your insurance.

[dollfus46]

He is the emeritus, yes ;)

Thank you. He's my cousin on my uncle's side He's related to Dr. H.Grady Cook-deceased. Really a nice guy too.:smt023

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

Dr York did excellent for my husband he had all 4 wisdom teeth out last year

[Ted]

Paul C. Charbonneau, DDS is also outstanding.
He has, in the past, taught dental surgery at the university level.

[Hermione]

Paul is retired, however.

[onlyme]

[quote=Kitty;418200]

I don't know if this is the case with your son, but in my daughter's situation she had worn braces, and it too was a case of "get these wisdom teeth out asap" because if not extracted they can wreck orthodontic work.

quote]

Same here. Junior is carrying over $5,000.00 of orthodontic work in his mouth :smt118 and just got his braces removed this spring. If need be, I'll have 10 of his teeth yanked just to keep those pearly whites straight :evil:

[Ted]

Paul is retired, however.Ah.
Thanks.
I didn't know that. :smt001

[Green Tea]

Dr. York took my wisdom teeth out. I don't remember a thing. Just talking to the nurse after they gave me the anesthesia and waking up in another room feeling like I had been hit by a mack truck. So, yeah...I would recommend him. ;) I healed up nicely.

[Kitty]

. . .waking up in another room feeling like I had been hit by a mack truck.

And you walked to that other room.

With assistance, of course.

For me, that was one of the weirdest things about the oral surgery experience... walking to another room and not even remembering it.

Of course, the consumption of too many alcoholic beverages can result in the same effect. ;)

[Green Tea]

And you walked to that other room.

With assistance, of course.

For me, that was one of the weirdest things about the oral surgery experience... walking to another room and not even remembering it.

Of course, the consumption of too many alcoholic beverages can result in the same effect. ;)

Yeah, it freaked me out. I asked how I got there and the nurse told me I walked. Freaky.

Regarding over consumption of alcoholic beverages, sadly I've always remembered (and sometimes I wish I hadn't) :kekeke:. That was in my younger days. I'm too old for that now. Talk about mack trucks! UGH! No thanks!

[threekidspa]

We were informed yesterday that our son's wisdom teeth need to come out sooner than later and after calling our insurance I have a choice between Dr. Cockerham and Dr. York. Does anybody have any first-hand experience with either one? Is one to be preferred over the other? One more "kid-friendly"? Junior, as big and strong as he is, looked rather pale and sweaty yesterday when he heard about an upcoming surgery. Gentle bedside manners would help ease his anxiety.
I can't recommend Dr York highly enough. In fact, I'm just getting home from the hospital where my 16 year old daughter is recovering from corrective jaw surgery that he performed. He's also done a couple of tooth implants for my wife, and has always done excellent work, is considerate, and has an excellent bedside manner.

[XC9]

My husband and I both used Dr. York and if needed we will be using him again. I told my aunt and uncle who are in their eighties to use him and they were both very pleased with him too. I don't remember a thing about the surgery nor coming home afterwards. Yep, he was great, kept me out of pain afterwards too. That's a good doctor!

[EricStratton]

It's Christmas time....go with Dr. York....he needs the money....

[Green Tea]

It's Christmas time....go with Dr. York....he needs the money....


:laugh::laugh: Even though he happens to own almost half of West Hattiesburg!