Broken tooth

[frugal-one]

Went to Mexico a few months ago and had crowns put on front teeth ($200 each) and all cavities filled. Then yesterday, when I am back in the states, my left rear molar broke off. I have the piece. Thankfully, it does not hurt. I am hoping they can just use filling material and do a crown (probably $1200+). Reeks. I really hate the idea of going to the dentist during these trying times....

[Alan]

Went to Mexico a few months ago and had crowns put on front teeth ($200 each) and all cavities filled. Then yesterday, when I am back in the states, my left rear molar broke off. I have the piece. Thankfully, it does not hurt. I am hoping they can just use filling material and do a crown (probably $1200+). Reeks. I really hate the idea of going to the dentist during these trying times....
I had a temporary crown installed two months ago while awaiting the permanent crown's production and delivery. The temp was only supposed to be in for a week or so but then dentistry became a non-essential service. Today they're allowed to operate again and I get my new crown installed on Wednesday. The temporary one looks ok but it's rough on the backside so I'm really looking forward to getting rid of it.

[catherine]

My DH had a crown on a front incisor fall off a few weeks ago. He is not going to the dentist to fix it for a while, but he is SO embarrassed to be walking around with a missing front tooth, especially now that his hair it too long and his beard is getting scraggly. Just a few years ago he was known for his bow ties and double-breasted Ralph Lauren blazers. How times have have forced some interesting changes!