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Went to the dentist today. Got a quote to extract 24 teeth and replace with dentures. Right at 5400 bucks. :yikes I knew they wouldn't be cheap but DEAR GOD I couldn't believe it. And even worse it cost me 121 bucks to get the quote. Anybody got a bottle of good stuff and some good pliers? I'm certain we can do it cheaper than that. I'm just in shock.
Well, I wouldn't have guessed that much. Maybe you will win the big one tonight. Half a billion I'm told.
I just had two molers capped...$2400. No insurance.
I don't mean to bash the dentists or doctors, but I find it hard to justify a procedure costing 2 or 3 thousand bucks that only takes 20 minutes start to finish. 3600 of that price was for pulling the teeth. I should have been a Dr, not a chicken truck driver.
i worked a IU dental school fer about 5 years off and on and i got vice gripes i can do it a lot cheeper pm me fer price
As you get older it don't get any better either. Medicare don't cover dental.
Billbob, I'm almost tempted to take you up on the offer but dang it you are in Indiana. I could stop in the mountains on the way up and get some good white lightening for pain killer. It couldn't be any more painful than a dry socket. I've endured 3 of them. On 2nd thought I think I'll pass but thanks for the offer.
When I need dental work I call several and get quotes. Have saved some bucks.
Yeah, I have an appointment Wednesday at a different place. They said they might could do it a little cheaper. I hope so. Money was not a gift I was blessed to have. But the other blessings are to numerous to count.
I guess it depends on who is drinking the white lightening. If BillBob gets any of it, you might want to reconsider the procedure! Wonder if you could get a slightly used set of dentures from a funeral home? Say, the "scratch and dent" department!Quote:
Originally Posted by superfly
Superfly:
google dentalplans dot com.
This may just save you some dough.
I feel ya. Got hearing aids a little while back and spent about 5 grand...not covered by anything.
Superfly, check your pm's.
Just had a four teeth bridge and two crowns . 3500.00 there went the new boat motor (with trade in ).
I'm retired, on Medicare and my wife is not on Medicare. We have Medical Mutual Basic (pays nothing till we reach over $6,000.00) and costs us $1026.00/month auto pay out of my $2400.00 retirement. We pay $67.00/month for a dental plan that only pays for simple stuff. I've been retired since 2012 and the insurance company has never paid a dime toward anything. It's a cash cow due to the obamacare fiasco. That's why none of the politicians are on it. If you were an illegal alien it would be free. My Great Grandfather was a bricklayer. Back in the 50's he said he was was too cheap to go to the dentist. He would take a bottle of whiskey, a screwdriver and needle-nose pliers, sit on the front, and pull his own teeth. He pried it up with the screwdriver pulled it, then used the whiskey as mouthwash and pain killer while all the kids sat and watched. Good old days??????? I do not advise it.
Update, I went to the new dentist. The new plan Is to extract 12 teeth and make an upper and lower partial. I chipped my two front teeth when I was a young lad. They have been that way since. while we are removing teeth we're going to remove them and replace with the partial. It's a little cheaper than the 5400 I was quoted at the other place and a lot closer to home. This procedure will cost 4000 even. Because I'm a 44 year old baby he gave me a rx for Xanax. I sure hope it helps to calm the nerves. I'm not a fan of the dentist and to be honest I'm a little scared about the whole thing. I have already had the impressions made. So next Friday morning at 8 am it all goes down. So those that are of a spiritual mind, send one up for me while your sending. Give me strength to behave like a man and not run out screaming in a hysterical panic.:pray
Just a suggested - call a dental college - they use these cases for training purposes to teach new dentists all under supervision of a licensed Dentist. With the anxiety issues supervised students doing the work might be a last resort. Anyway just a suggestion. It's like going to the Beauty College for my haircut $4 bucks and its great but the supervisors watch every move.
Well, tomorrow is the day. As of 8am in the morning I will either be sitting in the dentist chair or running down 78 hwy in a hysterical panic. They gave me Xanax for my phobia. I hope it works. I've never taken any anxiety meds so I don't know how it will effect me. I hope I can get thru this with a tiny bit of dignity left. Wish me luck.
Prayers sent for all to go well, both mentally and physically. Stay strong, you have the crappie.com army backing you up.Quote:
Originally Posted by superfly
I always dread/hate going, but I'm always glad I did when it's over. Good Luck !!!
Well, it's done. Extracted 12 teeth and got a temporary top partial. If I could figure out how to send pics I would. I survived contrary to my initial opinion. Glad it's over.
You had that chance in school. [emoji12]Quote:
Originally Posted by superfly
Look into Affordable Dentures. They weren't the cheapest but the best deal overall. Get 2 plates in the deal. one to heal with and another 8 mo down the road. Refits come with it too.