Modern Dentistry

[poliphilo]

 We were talking about dentistry and how expensive it is.

Those of us who grew up in the middle of the last century believe we should still get free treatment on the National Health.

One friend was saying how he has to keep politely turning down procedures he doesn't really need. He thinks his dentist is trying to recoup some of the money she spent on all the high tech equipment she has installed in her surgery.

One of the things she bought is a 3D printer that makes crowns while-you-wait.

Comments

[kaishin108]

I had 2 crowns done last year and those 3D printers are the bomb! I got a half an hour break while they made it and then they popped it back in. The fit is so much better than the other way. Perfect on each one the first time.

We pay separately for dental ins. here but it's a lot, about the same price as getting the two cleanings a year. But it paid for almost all of each crown.

[poliphilo]

I'm used to any procedure taking several visits.....