For dentists only...is this accurate?!
Question:
For dentists only...is this accurate?
I was in a lot of pain this week with my cavity and my lower wisdom teeth. When I went to my dentist and he told me that I have early Periodontal disease and 2 more cavities on top of it. He quoted me at $4200 for all of the work to be done, including filling the 3 cavities and the root scaling and planing (3 visits). He said it didn't include oral surgery or the endo. I know my back teeth are in rough shape due to having Bulimia for a number of years. But does $4200 sound right? He didn't give me anything for the pain, what OTC items would be best?
I know a lot of the cost can probably be chalked up to the fact that I don't have insurance, as I just moved here. I left my job and moved back home to care for my father who just had a stroke. So at the moment, getting a job is out of the question. I was trying to see if Maine has a low-cost clinic, but is it going to give me good care? Does anyone have any suggestions?
Answers:
MATERIAL,
IF THE DENTIST PLANS TO DO ROOT CANALS AND CROWNS AND POST WITH BUILD UPS AND ROOT PLANING THEN AFTER ALL THE TOTALS ARE ADDED UP THIS IS NOT OUT OF THE ORDINARY FOR A PRIVATE DENTIST.
THE BEST THING FOR THE PAIN THAT'S OTC IS IBUPROFEN (ADVIL). TAKING 4 (FOUR) 200mg TABLETS EVERY 4-6 HOURS IS EQUIVALENT TO TAKING 1 MOTRIN 800mg TABLET.
FOR THE MOST AFFORDABLE DENTISTRY WITH EXCELLENT RESULTS ARE FOUND IN DENTAL SCHOOLS. GOOD LUCK.