Mulligan
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- May 3, 2009
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I retired about 18 months ago, and thought I had everything pretty organized and planned out. But I missed one thing, dental costs. I get the privelage of having a wisdom tooth pulled as it has a cavity in it and dentist said its not worth fixing especially since it is tight against another tooth. He doesnt pull teeth so I was referred on. It will cost close to $400! I wonder if I bring the pliers and the whiskey if I could get it under $200 After this is done, I will have spent about $750 this year on my teeth, which is almost as much as my yearly health insurance. Granted this is a rant and isnt going to break me financially in anyway, but it makes me ponder the future cost of dental costs. Always having my 2 yearly cleanings and paying no money for these, along with good teeth, I didnt put much thought into potential costs. But I started reading some various sites, and I am stunned at the potential problems and the costs you can have with dental expenses. Maybe I should plan a reserve budget for future dental expenses, above the amount I reserve for home maintenance expenses! Has anyone else been surprised with dental costs? It appears dental insurance isnt really worth it.