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[I am still oxox]

10,000 is a huge price tag

[nana59]

i don't understand the ridiculous prices dentists charge...i think a heart transplant costs less than what dentists are charging for any dental procedure... jmo....

[Kitt2]

 I hope I don't take a lot of flack about this but "DO IT"  There is a lot of financing out there "O" percent for two years on credit cart etc.  You said it's affordable to you, It will make you happy and you are in your sixties and your teeth are in need of repair.  There are so many options for you now in the Dental field.  Go and get a few estimates and ideas show him the options that were presented to you.  God Bless.

[Sooner]

@SeaMaiden Ok, here's a question:  What would it do to the rest of your face?  With a perfect smile, are YOU going to see more aging skin, then think you really should get a face lift or have other cosmetic work done.

I'd go to a dentist who can take your picture and show you the completed work would look if you can do that.

I am saying that our appearance doesn't rest on one thing that you see.  It's your hair, skin, facial features, body, weight, grooming,dress, and perhaps most of all your personality that makes us who we are and affects our appearance.

SO, just carefully consider the whole YOU and think what will the veneers do, how much and what will that affect, and how much it will do for YOU as the person you are. 

You always have to step back and think what will really make the most difference in the whole, and sometimes it is not what we think at first glance.  

Good luck!  And whatever you decide, do ONE other thing to "improve" YOU!!!!  A small thing, but something that makes YOU feel good--new shoes, new hairstyle, etc. 

[camelot]

Nananana59: Seriously NOT!!!

DDS go to school a long time to learn.They are licensed, insured, have student loans and have a dental practice to run. It costs $$.

[Imaoldhippie]

Hubby did not say do it, so doubt if he will.  The decision is yours.  Good luck with whatever your decision is.

[eddyandme]

I would tell DH $10K is a #ell cheaper than the cost of a divorce!!!!  (Only kidding!)

Takes out a personal loan, interest rates are at an all-time low, I believe; you can claim it on your taxes - must spend $5K annually, I believe.  So, it's a win-win situation.

I'd also shop around.  Dentists are like thieves!  This it's time that they should have to get state rate approval annually like hospitals, utilities, etc., must do when dealing with the public.  It's about time someone cracks down on them, imho.

Good luck and enjoy your new look!

[fthunt]

As a suggestion -  I don't know the official name for the material dentist use to blend over cracks and lines but........I had my two top front teeth done last year for $500

History - back in the day when we used bobby-pins to set curls - many had no protective coating on the end of pins............I developed lines down both teeth...and my mother had one of her teeth split down the center.  Those lines bothered me for years - until 2019 I mentioned it to dentist. She proceeded to set the bonding material up  - applied it and then dried (cured) it with a light gun.  It only took minutes and I was out of there.

Perhaps you could have a couple of teeth done at a time as your budget allows.  Just something to consider

My vertical scars are gone!

[SeaMaiden]

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@I am still oxox wrote:

10,000 is a huge price tag

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@I am still oxox Have you compared prices for cosmetic dental work.  It is not an unusual price. 

[threecees]

Do it for yourself. It is expensive and the cost will increase even

more if you wait longer and put it off.

Maybe after all of it is completed he will say that it turned out

great and it was the right decision.

If it will make you happy, then do it!