No more bags and holidays...my dentist is getting my savings

mellecyn · Jun 23rd, 2008, 02:13 PM

I´m so upset right now !!!!! A tooth broke in 2, I need an implant and it´s gonna cost me 3700 $ for 1 tooth !!.....just needed to vent. And yes it´s visible when I smile, so I do need it, I am contemplating going to a cheaper country to have it fixed.

nataliam1976 · Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:47 PM

cyn, sweetie, definitely go and do them somewhere else, it will probably work out much cheaper even if you have to pay for the plane ticket!

and i thought the health care was free...

Charlie · Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:51 PM

Sorry this happened to you, I know what you mean. One of my molars broke too and it cost me 2100 to save it, original coute was 1700 but I ended up paying more

It took 8-9 appointments and one special procedure of 975.00 not cover by insurance, ouch!!! but it was cheaper than the implant wich is not covered by insurance.

Hang in there, I hope you fix it soon.

Here is the link to my thread.

Please Help, a piece of my tooth fell out!!

azhangie · Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:55 PM

I feel your pain. It's amazing how much money one little tooth costs! I spent 2 grand getting 4 wisdom tooth pulled. I didnt even get to be put under and all the dentist used was his tools and the numbing shots. It took maybe 5 mins per tooth...and the only thing that took up time was waiting for the numbing to kick in. I felt a bit ripped off...BUT watever.....!

Peaches23 · Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:59 PM

my bf just had this done... unfortunately insurace doesn't cover it. He had to get it done because his tooth cracked and was infected because the dr. didn't get all of the roots out from a root canal. It takes several months because you have to take the tooth out, they take out tissue and add new tissue from a cadaver, then they stich you up..then you wait about 3 months go back to see if you are healing fine... then go back in a month to get the bolt put in... then you have the bolt in for a few months before you are able to get a tooth. They do give you a flipper which you can wear during this process. It is very expensive and does range into well over 2000 bucks.

ilovepinkhearts · Jun 23rd, 2008, 04:09 PM

im so sorry that happened. that is A LOT of $$. have you called other dentist and seen how much they charge? im gonna do that soon. i have a wisdom tooth that has to come out and they are charging me a $125 fee [bone graft] which my insurance doesn't cover and then the deductible and the fee...it's $200. i guess that's not too bad, i had to pay $500 out of pocket for the last one.

sea0fyears · Jun 23rd, 2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Peaches23

my bf just had this done... unfortunately insurace doesn't cover it. He had to get it done because his tooth cracked and was infected because the dr. didn't get all of the roots out from a root canal. It takes several months because you have to take the tooth out, they take out tissue and add new tissue from a cadaver, then they stich you up..then you wait about 3 months go back to see if you are healing fine... then go back in a month to get the bolt put in... then you have the bolt in for a few months before you are able to get a tooth. They do give you a flipper which you can wear during this process. It is very expensive and does range into well over 2000 bucks.

mellecyn · Jun 23rd, 2008, 04:54 PM

Waow, thank ladies for sharing your personal stories.....
Yes I am considering going abroad but I just don´t want to pick ANY dentist and have a lower quality of material used...It will also depends how does the procedure goes.
At least on this one she guaranteed the latest advanced technology of highest swedish quality lol ! -I trust her though-
Nat, the health system is free (well, included in your sky high taxes) EXCEPT medication, dentist and glasses !!

karman · Jun 23rd, 2008, 05:49 PM

OMG I'm so sorry that happened to you! That is SO EXPENSIVE! I have no idea that it would be that expensive to get a tooth implant...my goodness!

mh21 · Jun 23rd, 2008, 06:08 PM

I feel for you... my husband went aboard to get his teeth fixed. He just paid for the flight and luckily his accomodation and food were free since he stayed with his brother. He saved quite a lot of money.

nataliam1976 · Jun 24th, 2008, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mellecyn

Waow, thank ladies for sharing your personal stories.....
Yes I am considering going abroad but I just don´t want to pick ANY dentist and have a lower quality of material used...It will also depends how does the procedure goes.
At least on this one she guaranteed the latest advanced technology of highest swedish quality lol ! -I trust her though-
Nat, the health system is free (well, included in your sky high taxes) EXCEPT medication, dentist and glasses !!

I`ll stick to dentists in Poland..

http://www.implanty-komplet.pl/index.php?q=cennik&id=14

about 7k DKK the most expensive implant...

and thats the price if you have a full tooth missing

they are using http://www.nobelbiocare.com/global/e...?langdetect=en

jan228 · Jun 24th, 2008, 02:54 PM

Ugh, that is expensive.

My bottom front two teeth are baby teeth-- there were never adult teeth under them so they never fell out. Eventually I'll need to replace both with implants. It doesn't sound fun for me or my wallet. :(

At least I never had to suffer through wisdom teeth.

Bay · Jun 24th, 2008, 06:05 PM

Holy cr*p that's a lot of money..:(

BagAngel · Jun 26th, 2008, 12:18 AM

Well in UK implants cost around 2000GBP per tooth so don't come here!

annanas · Jun 27th, 2008, 07:22 PM

definitely not the uk

my current dentist used to work in the uk, but then he moved home to finland and i followed him there because he works near our summer house. the bill isn't even half of what it used to be in london now

would sweden be cheaper? it's not that far from denmark at least..

Jun 23rd, 2008, 02:13 PM	#1
mellecyn Take me to LV Location: 300 km from LV somewhere in Europe	No more bags and holidays...my dentist is getting my savings I´m so upset right now !!!!! A tooth broke in 2, I need an implant and it´s gonna cost me 3700 $ for 1 tooth !!.....just needed to vent. And yes it´s visible when I smile, so I do need it, I am contemplating going to a cheaper country to have it fixed. __________________ "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete" Buckminster Fuller

Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:47 PM	#2
nataliam1976 Hmmmph Location: all around Europe	cyn, sweetie, definitely go and do them somewhere else, it will probably work out much cheaper even if you have to pay for the plane ticket! and i thought the health care was free... __________________ "Buy me, Lady" said the frock, "and I will make you into a BEAUTIFUL and WHOLE and COMPLETE human being". "Do not be SILLY", said the Man, " for a frock alone cannot do that". "TRUE" said the Lady. " I shall have the Shoes and the Bag as well".

Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:55 PM	#4
azhangie Piggy Fajita Location: I see cows and hills	I feel your pain. It's amazing how much money one little tooth costs! I spent 2 grand getting 4 wisdom tooth pulled. I didnt even get to be put under and all the dentist used was his tools and the numbing shots. It took maybe 5 mins per tooth...and the only thing that took up time was waiting for the numbing to kick in. I felt a bit ripped off...BUT watever.....! __________________ coffee addiction

Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:59 PM	#5
Peaches23 Member	my bf just had this done... unfortunately insurace doesn't cover it. He had to get it done because his tooth cracked and was infected because the dr. didn't get all of the roots out from a root canal. It takes several months because you have to take the tooth out, they take out tissue and add new tissue from a cadaver, then they stich you up..then you wait about 3 months go back to see if you are healing fine... then go back in a month to get the bolt put in... then you have the bolt in for a few months before you are able to get a tooth. They do give you a flipper which you can wear during this process. It is very expensive and does range into well over 2000 bucks. __________________

Jun 23rd, 2008, 04:09 PM	#6
ilovepinkhearts twilight: nov 21st Location: Texas	im so sorry that happened. that is A LOT of $$. have you called other dentist and seen how much they charge? im gonna do that soon. i have a wisdom tooth that has to come out and they are charging me a $125 fee [bone graft] which my insurance doesn't cover and then the deductible and the fee...it's $200. i guess that's not too bad, i had to pay $500 out of pocket for the last one. __________________

Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:51 PM	#3
Charlie ♥CRYLATER3♥	Sorry this happened to you, I know what you mean. One of my molars broke too and it cost me 2100 to save it, original coute was 1700 but I ended up paying more It took 8-9 appointments and one special procedure of 975.00 not cover by insurance, ouch!!! but it was cheaper than the implant wich is not covered by insurance. Hang in there, I hope you fix it soon. Here is the link to my thread. Please Help, a piece of my tooth fell out!!

Jun 23rd, 2008, 04:54 PM	#8
mellecyn Take me to LV Location: 300 km from LV somewhere in Europe	Waow, thank ladies for sharing your personal stories..... Yes I am considering going abroad but I just don´t want to pick ANY dentist and have a lower quality of material used...It will also depends how does the procedure goes. At least on this one she guaranteed the latest advanced technology of highest swedish quality lol ! -I trust her though- Nat, the health system is free (well, included in your sky high taxes) EXCEPT medication, dentist and glasses !! __________________ "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete" Buckminster Fuller

Jun 23rd, 2008, 05:49 PM	#9
karman nail polish addict Location: Canada	OMG I'm so sorry that happened to you! That is SO EXPENSIVE! I have no idea that it would be that expensive to get a tooth implant...my goodness! __________________ karman Louis Vuitton, Chanel & nail polish View my collection here Bag? What bags? ...all $$$ devoted to NAIL POLISH!

Jun 23rd, 2008, 06:08 PM	#10
mh21 Member Location: Texas	I feel for you... my husband went aboard to get his teeth fixed. He just paid for the flight and luckily his accomodation and food were free since he stayed with his brother. He saved quite a lot of money.

Jun 24th, 2008, 02:54 PM	#12
jan228 très petite	Ugh, that is expensive. My bottom front two teeth are baby teeth-- there were never adult teeth under them so they never fell out. Eventually I'll need to replace both with implants. It doesn't sound fun for me or my wallet. :( At least I never had to suffer through wisdom teeth. __________________

Jun 24th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#13
Bay Purses are teh shiet Location: Somewhere I dont want to be..	Holy crp that's a lot of money..:( __________________ Lusting for Prada/MiuMiu, Balenciaga and MJ..*

Jun 26th, 2008, 12:18 AM	#14
BagAngel LV Moderator Location: UK	Well in UK implants cost around 2000GBP per tooth so don't come here!

Jun 27th, 2008, 07:22 PM	#15
annanas .	definitely not the uk my current dentist used to work in the uk, but then he moved home to finland and i followed him there because he works near our summer house. the bill isn't even half of what it used to be in london now would sweden be cheaper? it's not that far from denmark at least.. __________________ all mine