Dental issue: $3500 for teeth extraction, bone graft, and implantation - reasonable? (root canal, crown)
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Yikes, I went to the dentist today a new one, because we moved... it cost $540 to have the exam, x-rays (bite wing and a pan.) and a cleaning. Then I found out that I need to have 2 cracked fillings replaced (only 1 1/2 years old) the the tune of over $340 each and I need a mouth guard, another $540, pretty depressing. And then I have the issue of having 4 root canaled front lower teeth from an accident, that need to be evaluated....$$$$$$$$. I almost felt sick after leaving.
I wish they could clone teeth, ha, imagine, just pull old one and insert new one, LOL!
Yikes, I went to the dentist today a new one, because we moved... it cost $540 to have the exam, x-rays (bite wing and a pan.) and a cleaning.
You know, I truly wonder what the ratio is of "necessary procedures" vs "I just need my 2nd home in Aspen fund funded so I'm going to give you unnecessary work so I can charge more". Maybe I am being too cynical.
Thanks Foma :-). Maybe we should have a dental issue support group. Years ago there was an article in Readers Digest, where they sent a person to 10 different dentists. He got 10 different treatment plans, from a few hundred dollars, to over $10.000! We just moved here and no one I asked was really happy with their dentist, SAD! This one seems very nice, but it is a "dental spa", ha! They do give you nice warm neck pillows, LOL.
Are you going for a second opinion? It couldn't hurt!
lol, yes, a "dental issues support group" sounds like a new forum that should be created! You know, we just moved, too, and I actually liked my old dentist. He wasn't cheap but at least he and his staff were nice. I was just overall very disatisfied with this guy. Yes, I will be going for a 2nd opinion. Good luck to you, too!
here is something I can't understand
I clench my teeth at night
this clenching results in cracked fillings and twice a tooth
the dentist say nightguard the insurance co say they won't pay
here's what blows my mind
they will pay the $600 to crown the tooth that the clenching cracked but they won't pay $400 to prevent this.
Hmmmm 1 $400 or many $600 I guess they didn't do the math
I just bought a new pair of vise grips and pliers for work... I tell you what, I'll charge you a hundred bucks to pull the tooth.
I've been looking for some moonlighting work, and I think that dentistry offers a great opportunituy. I just bought a hammer, a nail punch, and some putty. You probably want to keep the tooth so don't waste your money on GCSTroops offer. I'll do a filling for just $99. You save a buck and you get to keep the tooth too.
You know, I truly wonder what the ratio is of "necessary procedures" vs "I just need my 2nd home in Aspen fund funded so I'm going to give you unnecessary work so I can charge more". Maybe I am being too cynical.
I went to a dentist today for pain and upon reading the x-rays, I was told I need to get my tooth pulled. To get an implant and the whole works, it's going to cost me a grand total of $3500. Is this reasonable? Sounds like highway robbery to me but I have heard dental work can be pretty pricey.
Also, I have attached an x-ray of the "problem area". The dentist basically told me nothing can be done but getting the tooth extraction - not even a root canal because of the location of the cavity. Any dentists or people in the field who can confirm this?
Thanks guys ... with the Holidays approaching, spending $3500 just doesn't sound "do-able" but I don't want to deal with the pain. I guess I can just get an extraction but I don't want a "missing tooth" in my mouth! Okay, thanks again gang!
If this info is needed: it's my lower left jaw, last tooth (not wisdom).
i just got back from tiajuana. estimate was 3,200 here, it cost me 850.
good job too. please do get a 2nd opinion. often american dentists like to do implants do you really want one? there might be an alternative. sorry i cannt help with xray but i do understand how the game is played.
hope i was able to stay on target on this one.
and i hope you get your tooth fixed.
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