My Yesterday...

was such a good time...NOT! Went to a new dentist (I'm terrified of all dentists, especially ones I've not seen before!) Then, had my first ever root canal! Then found out all the work I need is going to run to $3000.! I knew I needed stuff done, but sheesh! $3000??

Hating the dentist and then presented with a $3000 bill - YIPES!! I don't mind the dentist so much. He's a cowboy and sort of good lookin'. It's what he does to the teeth in my mouth that I hate! I've had a few root canals. Not fun, but you get over it quickly

No insurance?

Yvonne G said:

Hating the dentist and then presented with a $3000 bill - YIPES!! I don't mind the dentist so much. He's a cowboy and sort of good lookin'. It's what he does to the teeth in my mouth that I hate! I've had a few root canals. Not fun, but you get over it quickly

No insurance?

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Gosh, I wouldn't mind a good lookin' cowboy! This guy was way too young, maybe 40, and Chinese. But he was REALLY nice, and gentle! I told him right away I was terrified of him.
And Medicare + Medigap policy = no dental insurance. But it pays all of everything else...drs, hospital etc.

I'm not fond of dentist either. Root canals are a breeze though. I gag easy so that's the part I hate the most, the worry of gagging and then choking to death.

wellington said:

I'm not fond of dentist either. Root canals are a breeze though. I gag easy so that's the part I hate the most, the worry of gagging and then choking to death.

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Yes, I had so much hardware in my mouth that I couldn't swallow. Scary! Now I only have to survive 2 crowns, 4 fillings, and "periodontal scaling and root planing" on all my teeth. Easy peasy! [emoji26]

Oh man, I feel for you. That doesn't sound easy peasy, specially the scaling and root planing. Not sure what that consist of but don't sound fun at all.
So sorry.

wellington said:

Oh man, I feel for you. That doesn't sound easy peasy, specially the scaling and root planing. Not sure what that consist of but don't sound fun at all.
So sorry.

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Thanks for the sympathy! I think I've had that done before. The gums were cut, then the roots of the teeth were scraped free of plaque, then gums stitched up. I'll let you know in a week or so if my memory is correct. But you are definitely correct...not fun after the Novacaine wears off!

Lol I can feel your pain..
I've been dealing with infected gums this week. Finally the antibiotics kicked in today. I am lucky, I have dental insurance which helps a little.

@Jacqui
I just sent you a PM...

KarenSoCal said:

Gosh, I wouldn't mind a good lookin' cowboy! This guy was way too young, maybe 40, and Chinese. But he was REALLY nice, and gentle! I told him right away I was terrified of him.
And Medicare + Medigap policy = no dental insurance. But it pays all of everything else...drs, hospital etc.

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That's why i opted for Medicare supplement instead of Medigap.