I Have An Answer About My Tooth
@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
October 11, 2020 12:18pm CST
I had a dentist appointment on Friday, the dentist took Xrays and came to the conclusion that my nerve is infected. I am taking an antibiotic to try to get rid of the infection. She told me I will need a root canal and then a crown. That will be very expensive.
I have asked her if I can just try to get rid of the infection and then worry about the root canal in January when my new insurance year starts. I will have $1500 in dental care at that point. That might cover half of the work.
The only alternative is to have the tooth pulled. Since it is the tooth next to th eye tooth it would likely show if I smiled. I am not looking forward to it but I see no option but the expensive one. The dentist did not think that pulling it was a good option.
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@Bimmeenoi (253)
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11 Oct 20
It costs a lot to take care of the teeth, but if pulling teeth doesn't seem too bad, you can wear dentures and save money.
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@GardenGerty (160483)
• United States
11 Oct 20
Getting decent dentures is also very expensive.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
13 Oct 20
No, I don't want dentures, they are not like real teeth or even crowns. I may not like spending $3000 but I can afford to do it.
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@Bimmeenoi (253)
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12 Oct 20
@GardenGerty Yeah that's right, I pray that you can get lots of money so you can have it
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
12 Oct 20
Yes it is but it is a normal price around here
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@rebelann (112737)
• El Paso, Texas
11 Oct 20
That sounds very painful.
I just got a quote from a representative about a plan that offer$1000 per quarter for dental services, that sounded so good to me. Now I am wondering if there is one that will also include hearing aids, apparently I'll need them eventually.
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@rebelann (112737)
• El Paso, Texas
12 Oct 20
Good grief @BelleStarr Aren't there new structures being put in place to sign up for?
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
13 Oct 20
@rebelann Nope but you have to realize that everything is more expensive in CT. I pay $69 each per month for Al's and my coverage and it is as good a deal as we can get especially since we need insurance that ill also work in Pennsylvania and Florida.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
12 Oct 20
None of the plans that I have access to offer more than the $1500 and that costs me an additional $40 a month
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Oct 20
Pulling your tooth is the fastest, cheapest route. But it's definitely a better option, to save your tooth. I agree, having a root canal and a crown is very expensive! One dentist told me this, then the tooth stopped bothering me. I refused to get the work done.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
15 Oct 20
I figured if I can get it stable, I will wait but getting it done when its throbbing won't be any fun for sure.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 Oct 20
@BelleStarr I will pray for your tooth, Belle:)
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 Oct 20
@kobesbuddy Thank you so much Kharla, all prayers are very much appreciated and I think it is working today I had no pain at all.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
11 Oct 20
Out of curiosity how much is it the whole procedure? More than $1500? That's white expensive. I had the same issue with my molar, but the dentist let me pay in installments.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
13 Oct 20
@jvicentevalera It is indeed but it is the going price in this area.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
12 Oct 20
@BelleStarr OMG! That's a lot of money!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
14 Oct 20
@sophie09 I will get it done when I need to.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
13 Oct 20
I agree I need to have it if I want to fix the problem
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@GardenGerty (160483)
• United States
11 Oct 20
I have dental insurance and a flexible spending plan with some left over that I must spend before November 15. Tomorrow I am getting the prep work for a crown. I am going to continue on this route and end up with partials both upper and lower, but the new crown comes first.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
13 Oct 20
Good luck with your dental work. I am trying to hang onto my teeth as long as possible.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
14 Oct 20
lol Ct is one of the most expensive states so yes it is high and I wish I didn't have to spend it but I know I will end up getting it done.
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
11 Oct 20
$1500 'd jest be a down payment fer such here'n these parts. i believe the last root canal/crown the hubs'd the need fer ('bout 20 yrs 'go - knockin' wood) cost o'er $4000. i shudder to think 'f the cost fer one now.
hopefully the antibiotics'll do the trick'n yer able to wait 'til january, hon.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
14 Oct 20
My last root canal was $1300 but that was the negotiated rate. I had to pay $650 I think. Then the crown so I figure it could be $3000 total so I will get half paid but then I will have to pay for my cleanings all year.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
14 Oct 20
@BelleStarr yer fortunate such's that 'ffordable where ya reside.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
12 Oct 20
I agree and she said she would have to put in a post so maybe that is an implant
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
12 Oct 20
@BelleStarr I hope so. An implant is so much stronger than a crown, but it is a long process.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
14 Oct 20
@just4him Thank you, I so appreciate the prayers.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
13 Oct 20
I hope so but if not I will just have to pay out of pocket.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Oct 20
@BelleStarr I'll keep you in my prayers that it clears up and you can hold off until the new year.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
13 Oct 20
I hope so too but I am beginning to wonder since the antibiotic has not as yet gotten rid of all the infection.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
12 Oct 20
@BelleStarr
I am so sorry that it is infected. I hope the antibiotics work and all of ti sounds so painful and yes expensive too.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
16 Oct 20
I needed to start the second round of antibiotics it doesn't feel like it is cleared up yet;
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
18 Oct 20
@BelleStarr
I am sorry it has not cleared up yet. I hope the 2nd round works this time.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
15 Oct 20
I am having trouble getting the infection under control so I think it may be a wait and see.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Oct 20
@BelleStarr Sorry about that.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50080)
• United States
21 Oct 20
It’s a shame that even with insurance dental work can be so expensive.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
21 Oct 20
It is crazy expensive but the alternative is not worth considering!!
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
14 Oct 20
I had a similiar situation, I had it pulled you could not see it when i smiled, but then same thing happened on other side, and they did pull it then put a crown, they said because it was the same tooth on both sides it would be hard to eat, so they pulled it.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
18 Oct 20
Right now it seems to have calmed down so I hope it will be alright.
@1creekgirl (41330)
• United States
11 Oct 20
Glad you found out the source of the pain, but probably a painful expense and solution. 
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
15 Oct 20
Indeed, my wallet will be hurt quite badly!
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@Courtlynn (67086)
• United States
19 Oct 20
i use to worry about pulling front teeth, but not anymore. Id rather do it and be pain free etc then not.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 Oct 20
I would rather get the crown and root canal but it will be a pinch.
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@LindaOHio (176652)
• United States
12 Oct 20
Oh, no! I hope you can wait until next year. The thought of a root canal makes me dizzy! :-)
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
16 Oct 20
I am not worried about the pain I had one before and it was fine but it takes a lot of time and I hate novocaine. The dentist I like for root canals is about half an hour away from my house.
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@LindaOHio (176652)
• United States
17 Oct 20
@BelleStarr I have a loose tooth right in front (the jawbone has receded); and I will need an implant. Not looking forward to THAT!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
16 Oct 20
Yes I know but I pay 15% tax so I get to keep a lot more of my earnings. And I could get it done tomorrow, when would your appointment be? This isn't an emergency.
