• @nesc@lemmy.cafe
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      13 days ago

      Yeah, implant itself costs close to us$800 and installing it costs at least as much, and crown + installation will cost me at least 500. And dentistry considered extremely cheap here compared to other places.

      • @gramie@lemmy.ca
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        32 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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          12 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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            12 days 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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              12 days 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,

        • @nesc@lemmy.cafe
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          12 days ago

          I’m from a poor country with somewhat decent healthcare, 2500 usd is a lot around here.