How will I be able to afford the dentist at 18? What is the general cost of root canal or tooth pulling?

I%26#039;m 17-years-old with 2 bad cavities. I%26#039;ve had them since I was 9 or 10 years old. I%26#039;ve had a swollen jaw on each side when I was 15. Nothing happened at 16 and now I missed a pep rally for my senior year because of one of the teeth. Although my face isnt as swollen there is a tightness where I cant smile right now. My mom acts like I cant just go to get it pulled or a root canal. I kno if I just got a filling at 10 which woulda been way cheaper I wouldnt have anything to worry about. I know its probably expensive but I dont want my teeth to be the cause of my death! My mom rarely has any teeth and with her attitude towards the dentist I can see why. What procedures will I have to go through so my face wont swell anymore (root canal, tooth pulling etc...) and what is a general cost for it? When I%26#039;m 18 I plan on getting a regular dentist but I need to know the procedures %26amp; wait until I turn 18 within the next 5 months. Thank you.

How will I be able to afford the dentist at 18? What is the general cost of root canal or tooth pulling?
you can apply for emergency assistance..or find a dentist that allows you to make payments..a tooth pulling usually costs about 100 dollars and a root canal can cost up to 500..call around.
Reply:Your best bet is to see if there is a dental school anywhere near you. Their prices are usually 50-80% LESS than a dentist ... because it%26#039;s a school where they are teaching students to become dentists. All the students are monitored by instructors - so don%26#039;t worry too much. My Dad got a full set of dentures for $300 at a dental school!
Reply:I had to have four teeth pulled for braces. It cost $500 for all four so that was $125 to pull one tooth.
Reply:You now have something called an abcess, let me tell you that this can cause death, (I%26#039;m not kidding, my mom is a dentist) you need to take care of it now!! It happens when you don%26#039;t get cavities drilled out and filled in, and the bacteria from the deep cavity goes into your bloodstream from the tooth and can kill you. You should see a dentist right away and see if you can be on a payment plan.--Best of luck!
Reply:The cost will be $100 to $200 out of pocket, depending on the difficulty and the type of anesthetic used.





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I hope you feel better!



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