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[(Anonymous)]

So I just spent an hour crying. Went to the dentist for the first time in ohhhhhh 10 years (I finally have a job!) because they were having some kind of deal for teeth cleaning and X-Rays and an exam.

I have a lot of cavities and need to get my teeth scaled (I think that is what he said). All in all it is going to cost $2000+. Which...there is no way I can afford. He gave me the bill. I paid for my exam and x-ray, scheduled for a teeth cleaning ($250), and then sat in my car and cried.

And I will be losing half a day of work for the next appointment. You know, to add insult to injury I guess.

Anyone else having a better day?

[mekkio]

My heart goes out to you. (I am in the same boat currently.) And how is $250 a deal? It sounds like you paid regular price for a dentist visit.

[queerwolf]

Do you not have dental insurance? Cleanings are usually covered for free. In any case, this is exactly why I haven't gone to the dentist is several years, so I feel you.

[(Anonymous)]

I don't. :( I am trying to see if I can get it through that healthcare.gov but I can't figure it out.

[queerwolf]

I hope you get it figured out eventually because usually anything that's considered preventative is free. Good luck!

[(Anonymous)]

Since you mentioned healthcare.gov, I'll assume you're in the US, and uh, sorry, but they don't offer dental. I wish they did. I've got all kinds of nasty dental infection crap going on, and haven't had dental insurance for 7+ years. Try searching for local low-cost dental clinics? Some offer sliding-scale payment. And I think, but I'm not certain about this, that if you are poor enough to qualify for Medicaid expansion, Medicaid may pay some dental costs, but I'm not sure about that. Also, some dentists in my state (no idea how widespread this is) offer something called Carecredit, which I think is like a credit card for medical expenses. I've no idea if it's worth it, but maybe ask? Good luck, and I'm sorry you got such nasty news.

healthcare.gov - dental may be available

[(Anonymous)]

https://www.healthcare.gov/find-premium-estimates/

-Question: What type of coverage do you need?
-Check "Dental." If your state has its own exchange, you'll be directed there, and whether or not you can get dental depends on your state government. If your state defaults to the Federal program, there's a decent chance you can get dental insurance. Again, this will depend somewhat on your state, but you can get dental in Missouri for less than $20/month.

[(Anonymous)]

Nah today totally sucked, I was at the surgery and this customer came in to get their teeth cleaned, looked like they hadn't been to an oral hygienist for over a decade, and when I hit them for the standard up-sells they looked like they were about to cry like a little bitch. Barely cleared 200 dollars on their consult. Still I got the referral fee from the local tireshop since my secretary managed to slide some nails into their wheels while they were waiting. So swings and roundabouts.

[(Anonymous)]

annddddd I started bawling again.

[(Anonymous)]

ooooooooooooooooooooooooh

edgy

[(Anonymous)]

lmao, you dick

[meredith44]

I don't know if this is an option near you, but do you happen to have a dental school nearby? As we do, and they need people for their students to learn on (under the supervision of actual dentists). So they offer a discount to people who go there. It might be something to look into?

[(Anonymous)]

I feel your pain, anon. I finally went to the dentist after about seven years of not going, and they were like ... you're looking at $5000 to $7000 worth of work, and that's with me being on their sliding scale. Told me to try a dental school, so I took a day off work to drive three hours to the closest one for my appointment, only to find out my 'appointment' was to fill out paperwork, and that I wouldn't get to see anyone who might actually look at my teeth or talk about treatment or costs. I seethed the whole three hours back home. I don't know what to do - no insurance and I can't get insurance because my state sucks, and that cost is 3/4 of my yearly income. Fuck.

[(Anonymous)]

I had a good day. I'm in a bad place studying-wise but I spoke to four different people who all tried their hardest to make sure I knew there was support available, my loan finally came through, and I did some good work for the first time in weeks. And I'll be going back on anti-depressants very soon, hurray.

[lunabee34]

I am so sorry, OP. That really, really sucks. :(

A lot of places are really good about payment plans; I would ask about that.

I know it sucks to shell out so much, but dental health has been connected (in bizarre and weird ways) to general health in so many studies that I think it's really important to have a healthy mouth. /my two cents