2011-08-06, 06:35 PM
Rick Wrote:I'm afraid of the dentist and haven't been in 3 years. Except I haven't been because healthcare sucks and a simple checkup costs a ridiculous amount. Even if I needed work done, after the consultation I wouldn't have the spare $$$$. Also the dentist lost control of the drill in my tooth once and now I'm sadface when I think about the dentist.
Yeah, the cost is ridiculous in NZ in particular, largely because there is NO government subsidy for dental care. And my tooth extraction was more expensive than most cause I had it done by one of the best dentists in Christchurch as it was a hard to remove one and I was very nervous so I was referred there. (Although in my case it was probably worth it. I've heard horror stories of difficult teeth getting broken into many pieces and then pieces getting left behind. That would be the last thing I need. I know that mine all came out as the roots were still in one piece :-))