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CTyankee

(68,489 posts) Tue Apr 10, 2018, 03:32 PM Apr 2018

My dentist fixed my chipped tooth today and I'm relieved. But here's the bad news...

it won't last long. I am going to need a bridge and it will cost $1200.

Mercifully, I have more than enough money on hand to pay for it.

The dentist said my teeth were very thin. But once I get the bridge, it will solve the problem.. And it will look very good.

I like this dentist. He didn't charge me for the fix. He's a nice guy...

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My dentist fixed my chipped tooth today and I'm relieved. But here's the bad news... (Original Post) CTyankee Apr 2018 OP

A bridge worked out very well for me under similar circumstances. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #1

I will be very satisfied also when the time comes... CTyankee Apr 2018 #2

I can't imagine Ohiogal Apr 2018 #3

I read about that. It was a lovely effort and I applaud those dentists. They are wonderful. CTyankee Apr 2018 #6

get ye a water pik Skittles Apr 2018 #4

good idea. I think they are sold at my supermarket... CTyankee Apr 2018 #5

The Velveteen Ocelot

(131,243 posts)

1. A bridge worked out very well for me under similar circumstances.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Tue Apr 10, 2018, 03:37 PM

Apr 2018

I had a canine tooth that was actually a baby tooth that never fell out. Since it wasn't intended to last as long as it did (which was until I retired), it finally cracked and most of it fell out. The only remedy was either a bridge or an implant, and it seemed like a bridge was the best solution. It wasn't cheap (IIRC it was about the same as your cost) but I was very satisfied with the result.

CTyankee

(68,489 posts)

2. I will be very satisfied also when the time comes...

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 10, 2018, 03:42 PM

Apr 2018

and relieved. I don't look forward to being in the chair for as long as he needs to do the bridge. But it will be worth it.

Ohiogal

(41,057 posts)

3. I can't imagine

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #2)

Tue Apr 10, 2018, 04:02 PM

Apr 2018

what people do who can't afford dental visits.

I read about an event (in rural Virginia? I'm not sure) where many dentists set up tents at a fairgrounds and worked on poor folks for free who were in desperate need of dental work. I believe this was in the New York Times a while ago. People drove across states to get in line for this free service. Some folks hadn't seen a dentist in their whole life. The event lasted for 3 days, I think. Hundreds of folks got their free dental visit and were so appreciative. It just infuriates me that in a country like ours, this huge need exists. After I read that, I promised myself I'd never complain about going to the dentist again!

CTyankee

(68,489 posts)

6. I read about that. It was a lovely effort and I applaud those dentists. They are wonderful.

Reply to Ohiogal (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 10, 2018, 05:22 PM

Apr 2018

Skittles

(172,895 posts)

4. get ye a water pik

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Tue Apr 10, 2018, 04:06 PM

Apr 2018

protect that investment

CTyankee

(68,489 posts)

5. good idea. I think they are sold at my supermarket...

Reply to Skittles (Reply #4)

Tue Apr 10, 2018, 05:20 PM

Apr 2018

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