Dental Denial

Random Rambling!

I had to go to the dentist for a cleaning today.  Time for my annual check up...which always behind the scenes means, Cha-Ching for them because they can bill out insurance with X-rays and a visit with the actual dentist to take a stroll through my mouth and see what he can find.

I was bummed today because they found a piece of one of my back molars missing.  Unfortunately, it is right in the center.  The dentist told me that he'd go in and do a filling if he could, but once he removes the small portion surrounding the missing area, he may discover a crack that could potentially run along the centerline of the entire tooth.  If that happens, CHA-CHING, time for a crown.  But, he won't know until he's knee deep in the actual procedure.  Of course.

After hearing the news, they led me back to the cashier.  No charge for my visit today as it is all covered under insurance.  AWESOME.  GREAT.  PERFECTO!  Cue cashier printing off potential charges for filling or crown.  Filling, completely insured.  $0 out of pocket.  Crown, UM...not so much.  $476 out of pocket.  Procedure will be in two weeks.  Yeah, who has $476 laying around?

I just love the whole health and dental insurance game going on in our country.  We have pretty good coverage, and I feel fortunate to have coverage at all.  But, wowsers, why do I feel like we're still getting overcharged for procedures like this in our country? 

Here's hoping it will be just a filling!   Don't even get me started on my thyroid medicine that used to be $10 a month that was recalled and now my new thyroid meds are $66 for a 28-day supply!

Random Rambling for today Concluded.