Reply #23: You're right, we need dental included with medical care. [View All]

[Blue Diadem]

We do have dental insurance but last fall, when I broke a tooth just a few days before my son's wedding, I had to have it pulled. We couldn't afford 50% of the cost for a root canal and crown. I don't remember the exact figure but our cost would have been over $1,000. As it was, with having it pulled, we paid a couple hundred by credit card while the insurance picked up the rest.

The dentist was not the most understanding man either. I doubt he's ever faced not being able to afford something he needed. He tried his best to convince me to to keep the tooth(like I didn't want to!) and repeatedly asked me if I would have the money in a month or two.

Dental care is just as important as medical care IMO and everyone should be able to be taken care of without worry of cost.

Mugsy, I hope you're not in pain.

:hug: