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I just got back from the dentist. Routine cleaning. There's decay under the bridgework I had 10 or so years ago. Dealing with it will cost $2300 with the down payment being half, meaning $1150. They can do monthly payments after that. What I'm afraid of is that it won't be enough.

Bridgework means one tooth is missing so there's a fake tooth held by supports on each side like a bridge. The decay is with the tooth next to the empty space. That particular area had a root canal, then an oral surgeon (when the dentist sends you to a specialist, you know it's not good) did an apicoectomy, and later the bridge was put in. That area has already cost $1000s.
The hygienist said if this doesn't work, we'll be looking at implants. Or a gap.

The actual cost is $5000. I'm hoping insurance covers as much as they think it will or if I'm lucky, it'll cover more.

I was thinking before going to the dentist that if not for modern dentistry, I'd have no teeth. There's been major work done on most of them. Thanks for letting me whine.
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Have you had a second opinion? Maybe ask the dentist if it would be a good idea to go with the most aggressive treatment first in order to avoid more pain, suffering, and money later? If the tooth is not a front tooth, I might just want to go with a gap but I know that can cause problems, too.

Also, could you use care credit?

My husband is having major dental problems and we don't have health insurance. We're going to have to send him to a dentistry school. So, we feel your pain.
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mrsmacgiver wrote: Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:19 am Have you had a second opinion? Maybe ask the dentist if it would be a good idea to go with the most aggressive treatment first in order to avoid more pain, suffering, and money later? If the tooth is not a front tooth, I might just want to go with a gap but I know that can cause problems, too.

Also, could you use care credit?

My husband is having major dental problems and we don't have health insurance. We're going to have to send him to a dentistry school. So, we feel your pain.
You can purchase just dental insurance without having major coverage which might prove cost effective for your husband.
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Lotus wrote: Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:46 am
mrsmacgiver wrote: Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:19 am Have you had a second opinion? Maybe ask the dentist if it would be a good idea to go with the most aggressive treatment first in order to avoid more pain, suffering, and money later? If the tooth is not a front tooth, I might just want to go with a gap but I know that can cause problems, too.

Also, could you use care credit?

My husband is having major dental problems and we don't have health insurance. We're going to have to send him to a dentistry school. So, we feel your pain.
You can purchase just dental insurance without having major coverage which might prove cost effective for your husband.
I'll look into that, thank you!
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mrsmacgiver wrote: Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:12 am
Lotus wrote: Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:46 am
mrsmacgiver wrote: Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:19 am Have you had a second opinion? Maybe ask the dentist if it would be a good idea to go with the most aggressive treatment first in order to avoid more pain, suffering, and money later? If the tooth is not a front tooth, I might just want to go with a gap but I know that can cause problems, too.

Also, could you use care credit?

My husband is having major dental problems and we don't have health insurance. We're going to have to send him to a dentistry school. So, we feel your pain.
You can purchase just dental insurance without having major coverage which might prove cost effective for your husband.
I'll look into that, thank you!
You are very welcome. I appreciate all the anxiety that he must be feeling. I wish you both the very best.
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Anytime you have a gap you are losing bone mass-that's why implants are superior to dentures. I'm sorry-it's stupid that teeth and eyes are treated as if they aren't a part of your body and anything you want done to them is cosmetic.
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