• @gramie@lemmy.ca
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    42 days ago

    I was quoted $8,000 for a single implant. The dentist told me my option was to just have the tooth extracted, because I still have my wisdom teeth and the other teeth could move over to fill in the gap.

    I also checked out going to Costa Rica to have it done, where a US-trained dentist can do it for under $1,000.

    I ended up just having the extraction.

    • @Ledericas@lemm.ee
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      22 days ago

      you dint consider Costa rica? maybe too shoddy. i knew someone who went to thailand for dental work.

      • @gramie@lemmy.ca
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        21 day ago

        I considered it, but it sounded like having the tooth extracted wouldn’t cause any issues, and my insurance paid for it. If things go bad, I can look into Costa Rica later.

        • @Ledericas@lemm.ee
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          11 day ago

          just be weary of them using any new tech, like robotic to do your implants. my parent did this and it was somewhat shoddy work,