I've always had extremely sensitive teeth. Ever since I was in kindergarten, I have had problems with my teeth. Had "caps" put on them when I was about 5 or 6. But, for the past few years, I've been fight really bad tooth decay. I brush them regularly, but as does everyone else, I do forget to brush them from time to time. Brushing doesn't really help at all anyway, other than keeping my gums clean.
I've been to several dentists in the past couple years, but never one that I could afford. For instance, the last one I went to, checked my mouth for cancer, and did an x-ray. That cost me $250. Gave me an "estimate" on how much it was going to cost for tooth pulling, and bridge work done. Over $4000, and could only be financed with $1000 up front, and paid off within a year.
I had to go to the emergency room a couple months back, because of a bad tooth ache. I figured it was an infection in a my cavity, sure enough it was. The doctor gave me a list of "cheap" dentists in the area. Called them up a few days later, to find out the pricing, and see what type of financing they can do, if they also do dentures, ect. ect.
The cheapest I found was $1000 for pulling my teeth, and then $475 for dentures 3 months down the road (for healing time). Nothing upfront, except for the cancer screening. Haven't scheduled anything yet, as he doesn't have an opening for the next few weeks. But I go in ge the screening done, wait a couple days, and go back in for a few hours of sittin' a chair. Come out with no teeth! Luckily, they have the best financing available too.
I'm rather happy about it. I've always wanted to get my teeth pulled, but could never afford it. Can't wait 'til all this pain goes away!
I've been to several dentists in the past couple years, but never one that I could afford. For instance, the last one I went to, checked my mouth for cancer, and did an x-ray. That cost me $250. Gave me an "estimate" on how much it was going to cost for tooth pulling, and bridge work done. Over $4000, and could only be financed with $1000 up front, and paid off within a year.
I had to go to the emergency room a couple months back, because of a bad tooth ache. I figured it was an infection in a my cavity, sure enough it was. The doctor gave me a list of "cheap" dentists in the area. Called them up a few days later, to find out the pricing, and see what type of financing they can do, if they also do dentures, ect. ect.
The cheapest I found was $1000 for pulling my teeth, and then $475 for dentures 3 months down the road (for healing time). Nothing upfront, except for the cancer screening. Haven't scheduled anything yet, as he doesn't have an opening for the next few weeks. But I go in ge the screening done, wait a couple days, and go back in for a few hours of sittin' a chair. Come out with no teeth! Luckily, they have the best financing available too.
I'm rather happy about it. I've always wanted to get my teeth pulled, but could never afford it. Can't wait 'til all this pain goes away!