pulling teeth

[Walter Bright]

Nick Sabalausky wrote:
> The second one did say something like "It wouldn't be worth it to do a 
> crown". Seemed to be implying that would be overkill. But I may check into 
> that and the other stuff though. I checked into the dental surgeons he 
> recommended (apparently, ordinary dentists don't do teeth pulling, or at 
> least not wisdom teeth, or at least not busted up wisdom teeth...I dunno), 
> and it was around $700 at either place. That's including being put under, 
> but I'm an absolute baby about these sorts of things: if I'm going to have a 
> tooth pulled, I'm sure as hell not gonna be awake for it ;)

Shopping around for a good price is a good idea, asking for a discount also can 
give good results.

That said, the health of one's mouth is a canary for the rest of the body. Good 
teeth also are a major quality of life issue. It's not a good place to cut corners.

I once knew a woman who came here from Russia. She had bad teeth, and a 
cringe-worthy smile. She had no money, but saved every dime until she could 
afford the dentist. The results were amazing. It completely transformed her face 
in a good way, and I think it turned around her life for the better.