So, I broke a tooth and need a crown for an upper back tooth. Despite paying $610 for health insurance, I have no dental plan (which reminds me I need to look at that exchange stuff you guys were talking about.)
Seems like even when I had dental insurance I paid some crazy amount for a crown.
I guess my question is do I break down and spend the money? ...I'm guessing $1200-1500. Can I find some independent dental plan on line and wait it out til coverage is effective? Not sure if there are any good dental plans even out there that are not group policies.
It doesn't bother me most of the time, but I know it's not going to get better and right now is causing some pain. I've always had good teeth, albeit quite a few fillings, but maybe this doesn't bother me since it's in the back and not visible. Hell, maybe I should just have it pulled although I am not sure I would like that.
My nephew is top of his class in dental school, but doesn't graduate for another two years. If anyone knows of a good dental plan I can sign up for online that doesn't have some sort of waiting period please let me know.