Had enough pain that finally I realized I probably needed some more intense treatment.
Ayup. Had an abscess that was creeping into my sinuses. There was a huge pocket of blood and pus that they had to cut open and drain.
Four root canals still didn’t save the tooth and I finally said pull the damn thing and let me go. Now I’ve got a big hole where a premolar used to be. Oh well
Health insurance: “Hey, we’re fucking assholes, but the maximum you’ll pay for your care in a year is $XXXX.”
Dental insurance: “Hahahaha! Fuck you! The maximum we’ll pay for your care in a year is $XXX! Also, we don’t cover anything other than cleanings!”
So true. Why even call it “insurance” when the policy doesn’t cover shit
I haven’t been to the dentist in 14 years. There is no way I can afford it. Thankfully I don’t have any noticeable problems yet.
38 years here. Last time it was a root canal at an illegal dentist practice running inside a prison where the Doctor was serving 50 years for murder.
Best health care us poor pals can afford
you alternate each year based on which side hurts worse
I stopped going to the dentist 7 years ago because I moved to an area with a shortage. I used to have one or two cavities filled each yearly appointment, but I haven’t had any serious issues or pain since I stopped going. I’m a bit worried about future serious issues but I saved so much money, pain and discomfort in the meantime.
And thats how I had all my teeth pulled before age 35! My ability to eat improved and now it’ll cost me tens of thousands in debt to get anything functional in their place!
I wanted to eat more soup anyway
Been there. At some point, you need a root canal. And you will get it.
And it’ll be significantly more expensive than if you went in when the pain started.
Luxury bones here probably thinks you need a separate weekend and events car.
