So on Tuesday I had my consultation with my prosthodontist where we sat down to go over my entire treatment plan. The good news is that he came up with a creative plan that covers three years and he took into account that the first year, 2008, I would also be paying for the implant surgery. And Dr. Shlosberg did exactly what I asked him to and what my last dentist was not able to do, he itemized each expense so I know exactly what its going to cost. Of course, when I saw the total amount, I about fell off the dentist's chair!! I paid the deposit for the first portion which entails the surgery stint (so that Dr. Kaufman knows where to plant the implants), the abutments and 5 provisional implant crowns on the bottom (it will actually be 6 as he thinks I need to have my last wisdom tooth on the bottom pulled), and a night guard.
When I got home, in the mail was my surgery bill for the implant surgery from Dr. Kaufman. Dr. Kaufman is giving me a hefty courtesy discount as a returning patient, but it's still more than the BSSO was. The surgery will include nerve repositioning so that the implants will not actually go through the nerve since my nerve is very close to the top of the bone. We had talked about taking bone from my hip to add bone but that would mean taking it from my hip . . . and I really don't want to have to walk around with a cane!
That all happened Tuesday. On Wednesday we went shopping for Thanksgiving and then had a great Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. I did not even think about the whole thing -- you know, how you talk to yourself and worry and fret. I didn't do any of that.
So this morning (in a food hang-over stupor) I sat down with all the numbers to make a plan. The plain includes using money I have in my savings, putting $10,000 for each the next 3 years into my flex spending account, my dental benefit which is $1,500 a year (that's $4,500 over 3 years so not too bad) and for the remainder taking out an equity loan to be paid off over 5 years. Also, I will have to pay off my one credit card balance and not use the credit card for the next three years. Whew, I think I will be able to swing this so I won't have to worry or talk to myself about it.
Suddenly, the $3,000 we spent for Felix' bladder surgery last week seems like small potatoes.
The implant surgery will be in January. Even though its going to cost an arm and 2 legs, I'm really confident in both my surgeon and the prosthodontist and am happy about getting this all done. Hopefully nothing will go wrong!
Total cost for implants: Too Much Money! Value of new smile: Priceless!
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wow, u have to have all this done after braces and surgery, man i really feel for you....just when i thought ur journey was almost over. I know you needed an implant, but didn't realise the extensive work that was required...i wish you luck with this....bet you will be happy when its all over and done with!
WOW, that is a lot of work and a LOT of money. Good luck. You will have to keep us all posted on during the next phase. I have to have a post and a fake tooth put in, but luckily only one tooth. As soon as my surgeon says that my bone is healed enough, I will get that started. I go to see the surgeon tomorrow, so hopefully I can get the next phase started.
Good luck!
~ Tara
Hey Mary,
When I read in your previous posts I remember thinking...OMG that is going to cost her a mint. I just had the post and one abutement placed and the bill was $2500 just for that. I still have to have the crown made for it yet which will probably be another 2500.00! IT is ridiculously expensive! You really will have a million dollar mouth when you are finished! YOu are braver then I to go through all of that!
Good luck to you, and do keep us posted on your progress. I know I will be following your journey!
Glad to hear you had a nice thanksgiving though!
It'll be so worth it when it's all done. You could spend that much on a car that lasts a few years and slowly gets taken for granted ... but your smile lasts forever.
Poor little Felix. I bet he feels better now though. My kitty had an accident last week too. He needed jaw surgery! Bloody expensive. I'll post pics on my blog tonight, but be prepared for a sorry sight.
Hi Mary - you have such a great attitude. It'll cost a pretty penny, sure, but it's so worth it. I had to pay $22,000 out of pocket for the entire treatment (braces + surgery), but it was $$ well spent.
You look stunning, by the way!
Hi, I read where your mentioned about the lump in the throat thing earlier in the year -this might make sense to you -also explains the acid reflux you mentioned. The lump in the throat sensation is mentioned in point 3:
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