Today, my dentist called and told me that the surgery to remove my wisdom teeth - which I desperately need and saved for a year to be able to afford - will actually cost nearly $2000 more than originally stated. The surgery is supposed to be in three days. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I went to the dentist after not being there for 3 years. I was told that I had loads of cavities and that I would need to pay $3,000 for a serious mouth surgery. The reason I hadn't been to the dentist in 3 years: I've been married to a dentist for 3 years that said my teeth were "perfect." FML
Today, I canceled my dental check-up because I'm getting busy at work. Then, as I was flossing, my finger slipped, I heard a "crunch" from one of my fillings, and I now have a killer toothache. It's costing me double to go to the dentist because it's now an emergency call. FML
Today, it was the fourth time I've had major dental work done, because my dentist messed up my root canal. After almost a dozen needles, three missed work days, over $1,000, and 2 broken tools, I only have a tiny, barely-successful filling to show for it. FML
Today, I went to the dentist to get my wisdom teeth removed. The surgeon took a better X-ray to see what he was dealing with before he got started. When he came back into the room, he started to laugh and told me it was my lucky day because in the X-rays he found 2 big extra wisdom teeth. FML
Today, after 6 dentist visits, 2 root canals, and $1,500 that I'll likely have to sell vital organs to pay, the agonizing tooth pain I've had for months is unrelenting. Apparently, shrugging and offering to experimentally yank all my bottom teeth is my smurf-shit of a dentist's actual plan. FML
Today, in a bid to avoid going to the dentist, my husband decided to have one of his drunk buddies pull his tooth out with pliers. Now he has to have surgery to remove the shards of tooth left rotting in his mouth. It’s going to cost thousands. Thanks babe. FML
Today, the gums around my wisdom teeth are so badly swollen that I can't talk. I called a dentist to find out if I could see them for a removal. They told me to contact a surgeon, or go to the hospital emergency room. I have no insurance. FML
Today, I went to the dentist at 8:30 for a check up. I walked out at 2:00 with a root canal and several thousand dollars in debt. I guess I'm not having a wedding this year or quitting the job I hate. FML
Today, I went to the dentist two years after having a front tooth knocked out because I could finally (barely) afford the $4000 bill for an implant. They checked me out and told me that my teeth have shifted to the point that I’ll need braces before receiving an implant, for another $4k bill. I’m sick of looking like a hick. FML
Today, I went to the doctor's for the third time in a week for a huge growth under my jaw. I have seen an urgent care doctor, an emergency room doctor and an ear, nose and throat specialist who all gave me different diagnoses. I've so far spent $300. FML
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darkshadus 10
Do you have 8 wisdom teeth? or just not have dental? but still $2000 extra!? go to another dentist this one is a rip off
Serhiyko 5
Why the hell is it so expensive?
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Comments (21)
hotchickennugget 9
OP here! To answer a few questions: I have 4 wisdom teeth, all of which are impacted. They also all have long roots, which means that over time (say... the year I spent saving up) they're growing closer and closer to a really important nerve in my jaw, so it's going to be difficult to take them out without causing damage (there's already quite a bit of pain anyway). I'm still on my parents' insurance but it won't cover much of the cost for dental. We canceled and I now have another appointment with a different dental office at the end of this month, so hopefully we can figure things out there. Still waiting to get my deposit back though. I also don't currently have a passport so going out of the country isn't an option unfortunately... I'm just hoping that I can get these suckers out soon (and not be left in debt for it)!
alexabyss 11
go to a dental school in the future they're rather cheap and you get multiple opinions. I'm spending around 800 for not only my wisdom teeth to be removed but also to have teeth repaired.
icecreamisrad 13
Seriously apply for a care credit card...it’s covers dental, the vet, the eye doctor, and so many more things
BurnInDemonFire 39
America; Land of the free. Except healthcare. That will cost you your soul.
1hardasswoman 10
Find another dentist.
Said El Fahim 1
Go to europe it costs 60 $ to remov them in france for exemple.
icecreamisrad 13
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