I had a dentist appointment last Friday. Not surprisingly, because my stupid teeth suck, I have two cavities. I also apparently lost a filling at some point in the last six months so I have to get that filled again too. Damn, I’m lucky.

But what they went on and on about was the space where Darth Tooth used to be. When I saw the oral surgeon, he told me that my best option was to get an implant, because he didn’t think I was a good candidate for a bridge. However, a tooth implant is not cheap, and not covered by my insurance at all. The missing tooth is in the back of my mouth, so you can’t see it. And I don’t miss it. I can still chew and talk just fine. According to the hygienist and my dentist, though, it is very, very important that I deal with the missing tooth. They said they think I’ll be fine to get a bridge, and that, at least, will be partially covered by insurance. But then they told me the cost: $3,300. And that’s cheaper than the implant? Holy moly. It’s a little tiny tooth – how can it possibly cost that much?

@#%&ing teeth.

Posted by Bad Penguin at December 18, 2006 10:54 PM