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Dental implants are a pretty big breakthrough over the last couple of decades. Wether replacing individual teeth, or permanently anchoring dental bridges in pla
by nsxwolf 10y ago
Dental implants are a pretty big breakthrough over the last couple of decades. Wether replacing individual teeth, or permanently anchoring dental bridges in place, it's gotten pretty darn close to the experience of having real teeth.
- brandon272 10y agoDental implants are really cool, but they are also incredibly expensive.
- elros 10y agoWell in most civilized places, including where I live, ordinary people don't have to deal with dental costs on a one-off basis. You just pay your taxes (or the state pays them if you can't afford it) and you're provided with healthcare. Seems pretty reasonable if you ask me.
- gm-conspiracy 10y agoAnybody know why dental care in the US in not considered "healthcare", requiring a separate insurance policy?
- brandon272 10y agoIn Canada our universal healthcare doesn't cover dental issues, and even private insurance that most people would have through work only cover what is essentially considered "necessary". I think an impant is probably considered a luxury and certainly wouldn't be covered through insurance.
- FireBeyond 10y agoAnd for the low low cost of between $3,000 and $6,000 per tooth, per decade!