I had a root
canal this morning and it hurts in more than one way. I can’t complain too much since after eight
decades I still have my own teeth; but this drilling was through an existing
crown and now my jaw is sore and when my teeth come together (when I chew) a
bolt of pain shoots through the tooth – according to the dentist this should
subside over the next day or so.
The other
pain is the procedure cost me $120 from my local dentist for a fifteen-minute
diagnosis and $1,450 for the endodontics procedure which took one hour. My insurance covers at 40%.
How in the
world can people living from pay check to pay check afford dentistry? No wonder there are so many people walking
around without teeth. Cosmetic
dentistry can cost as much as a new car.
Some people can afford this but most working people with families can’t.
To hell with
medical doctors; if you have a child or grandchild looking for an occupation, dentistry
is the way to go. Our local dentists
here in western Maine are now scheduling six months in advance for
appointments. The money rolls in, the
demand is high, and you’re not having to look at people’s assholes.
I’ll take a
BC Powder and come back strong.
the Ol’Buzzard
So sorry you are suffering with dental pain. Yeah, dental work is the pits. What is really bad is that dental insurance is expensive but covers almost nothing. It really sucks.
ReplyDeleteThe cost is worth it to keep your own teeth!
ReplyDeleteAs long as I am working I can still sort of afford this kind of thing, but I really don't want to work until eternity is over.
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