My dentist bill

[BigFatMeanie]

Only get a crown or root canal when the tooth is painful. When a dentist says “you need a crown” they almost always really mean, “you will need a crown eventually, someday, maybe”. And as Applejack points out, the fancier and more lavish their offices are, the more skeptical you should be.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Only get a crown or root canal when the tooth is painful. When a dentist says “you need a crown” they almost always really mean, “you will need a crown eventually, someday, maybe”. And as Applejack points out, the fancier and more lavish their offices are, the more skeptical you should be.

I am convinced that at 95% of the cases where they suggest root canals are solved simply by just waiting a few weeks and letting the inflammation in the root of your tooth subside - aided by ibuprofin. It's a racket.

[Shaka]

Grrrrr. I had a crown/root canal several years ago that left a bit too much of a space between molars. Over the years the gum in between has receded due to food getting stuck and now I fear the root on the good tooth is exposed because if I drink anything cold I get a toothache. I've been diligent about hygiene including getting the foot out with a water pick and flossing. I've even used mouthwash that are supposed to help repair gums.

I was just about to schedule an appointment then I read this.....

[MartyFunkhouser]

Nothing can kick in my anxiety more than thinking about dental work and the cost of it.