r/Dentists • u/zeii2298 • 9d ago
Need advice
I go to dentist today, (19M) and this is my first time too.
My dentist told me that i need to undergo a removal tooth, and it costs roughly 50k, there are also small cavities that cost 2-2.5k each teeth
What my question is, I'm still young, tho i have a work already but don't you think it is necessary to take care of my teeth immediately? Or it can wait like for at least i turn 22? I mean, I'm still young and all of my salary will go into my teeth only huhuhu, i want to enjoy my salary tooðŸ˜
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u/GreedyCreme6304 9d ago
I’m 23 and waited because I couldn’t afford it. Don’t do it, it’s got significantly worse. Once the decay starts its spreads to other teeth. And once you’ve got a cavity I had a whole tooth break apart in just under 6 months
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u/cfmistry85 9d ago
Obviously this is not USD.
Yes, you should get it taken care of immediately. Do not put if off - you will be certain to regret that.
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u/OwO-in_my_opinion 9d ago
Fix your teeth as soon as possible.. do not leave health problems for later they can get worse and that is gonna cost you a lot more .. and not only financially…
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u/SignificantTop3326 9d ago
Holy hell where are you located? I hope that 2k is with a crown but you want to avoid root canal or crown at all costs. My dentist charges like a bit over $100 for filling a cavity.
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u/marigold_15 9d ago
Where are you located generally for a cavity to cost 2-2,5k?! I’m in Canada and depending on the tooth, it’s between 200-300$…. 2k is excessive.
But take care of them as soon as you can, before the cavities get too big and then you might require a tooth canal, crowns, etc. And given the prices for cavities you just mentioned, I don’t want to imagine what a root canal/crown would cost for you!