Dentist... :(

[tpunx99GSX]

So last night i had the worst night, my teeth were bothering me so bad that i did not sleep a wink. Every 15-20 seconds (literally) i had to slush cold water around to dull the pain and spit it once it gets too warm.
So this morning i called a dentist in my insurance network. They were luckly able to get me in for an emergancy work...
Now i must say, i totally brought this on myself. i have completly fucked up my teeth to the point where they need a lot of work, i had multiple cracked teeth and cavaties.
So this morning we decided to work on the left side of my mouth only (as that was the side that was killing me...
5 pulled teeth (2 being wisdom teeth), 4 root canals and 2 bridges later i was pain free and in dept $6000 bucks.
Anyways, i was completly loopy at work after being really numb off novacaine. But im really happy at the turnout and being that these teeth have been aching for one full month, im really happy to have this done. now all thats left is the right side and the front. Ill be getting out of this about $15-17k in the hole.

[Kracka]

Holy crap dude!

[Matt D.]

Jesus... No dental insurance or what?

[Would?]

Originally Posted by Matt D.

Jesus... No dental insurance or what?

If he is like me it only covers a certain fixed amount like $1000 or something. I just got Invisaligns and they ran me 4 grand...

[polishmafia]

Originally Posted by Would?

If he is like me it only covers a certain fixed amount like $1000 or something. I just got Invisaligns and they ran me 4 grand...

x2. most dental insurnace plans have a really low cap.

sorry man, but money is just money. i know people say that, but if youre not in pain anymore, thats what matters.

[DoughtCom]

Damn dude, I'm happy you got it done but that sucks about how much it costs I'm blessed with good teeth, I may not have anything else but at least I have good teeth!

[Would?]

Originally Posted by DoughtCom

Damn dude, I'm happy you got it done but that sucks about how much it costs I'm blessed with good teeth, I may not have anything else but at least I have good teeth!

From what I see you also have a nice car.

[Kougar]

Shoulda just got dentures

I have work I need to get done, nothing as extensive as you, but I know I have at least 4 cavities and have no idea how deep they are. My dental isurance sucks too, so I've been avoiding the dentist. So far, no pain, but I know by delaying the visit I'm just making my bill that much more expensive

[DSM_421]

Damn dude, sorry for your pain.

But do you not brush your teeth? Or do you just have weak teeth?

[JET]

Wow, your teef was messed up Tom! I thought mine were bad, I have really deep channels in my molars and have had 3 root canals over the years. Spreading it out helps a ton, but the crowns are fucking expensive. You probalby could have saved a lot of money by getting it done back here in MN! Most insurance caps out at $1,500, so it doesn't cover much. That sucks you have to spend so much on your teeth!

[turbotalon1g]

wow. i had a root canal, still have to get a crown.
But i need to get all 4 wisdom teeth cut out from my gums as they are coming in sideways.
The pain, the $$$ have delayed this.

[A//// Guy]

Damn that sucks! Ive had wisdom teeth out and thats it. Ive been lucky I guess, but I take really good care of my teeth.

[tpunx99GSX]

I think it would have been something like $10,000 if i didnt have insurance. what sucks is that i also just got on the Aflac Dental plan which will pay me up to like 1400 (or 4000 not sure) per year in dental expences.
I have always had weak teeth. but then i neglected them over the past 4 years and havent gone to the dentist regularly. Oh well as long as the pain is gone. I havent even needed to use the vicodin yet.

[98gstaherns]

Ouch. I hope it all works out for ya! i had to have all my wisdom teeth pulled and had a ton of work done that would have cost me about 23 grand in the civilan world. my teeth were fucked from not have dental most of my life.