OK, HERE'S THE PROBLEM! Breezy was at the dentist a couple of months ago. This is the only dentist she's ever been to. I trust this man. He tells her, 'you may want to think about having your wisdom teeth pulled.' [no, I don't know why he said this.] He doesn't pull wisdom teeth. [I'm SURE he has a good reason!] Ok, fast forward to about 2 weeks ago. One of Breane's wisdom teeth started to hurt. It has been hurting almost non-stop. Today I figure, enough is enough, so on the way to work we stop at the oral surgeon's office above my dentist. They will get her in and pulled all four teeth [under sedation] for a measly [choke] 1,300 to 1,600 dollars. Gasp!!!! And they didn't even have a gun! I ask Breezy, she says 'Yes!' [she's the one paying] We make an appointment for Thursday at 8:30a.m. Now comes the problem. DENNIS! When I told him he went BALISTIC!!! He insists that's way too much. Ok, I'll go along with that. He wants me to spend tomorrow on the phone finding a DENTIST that will pull them. I'm not sure about that. I mean I trust MY dentist and he won't pull them. Should I really take her to someone I don't know, who will. Even if it's a lot less money, should I really do this? Please help me out and send your comments. It would really help to have other points of view. Please keep in mind that Bre is in PAIN!
Sep 22, 2009
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Ouch! That's crazy! I don't remember how much mine was in 2000. I had insurance so it was probably next to nothing.
That sucks. Breezy is not alone though. If I remember correctly, I paid $600 cash during my high school career to have root canals on my front teeth.
Hope she gets better soon!
The cost is pretty accurate and if it's the office above Dr. Robinson - I think it's Dr. Hill -- they are really good -- they pulled mine. Oh and if she has all four pulled she'll want to be sedated -- but I am a wuss. My family goes to Dr. Denos and really like him - but I don' know if he does oral surgery.
No I remember getting mine pulled and it was pretty expensive. Now I went to a wack job who I didn't know I ended up having a dry socket for weeks, I was in so much pain. Not to mention the nurse when to numb me and stabbed my tounge! I would go to someone you trust!
You know I went to Dr. Hill's office too, mine was about 800 it seemed and my recovery time was really quick I'd take her there in my opinion.
The cost doesn't sound unreasonable to me. I had all my wisdom teeth pulled at the same time for about $1,400. I would recommend against searching for the cheapest place, I had three root canals that way in Phoenix. I have had to have all three re-treated. I understand that Dennis is upset about the price, but you get what you pay for.
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