Okay, so my boyfriend (20 yrs old) does not have dental insurance, but chipped one of his back teeth about a year ago. Since, a lot more has chipped off of his tooth, causing him extreme discomfort when eating or drinking anything. I'm worried that it will absess, or some sort of infection could occur if he leaves this untreated for much longer. He also has some sensitivity in his other teeth, despite being very hygienic. Is there any way he can go to the dentist, without having to pay such an extreme fee to fix his tooth/teeth? If not, how much might it cost to fix his main issue: the chipped and decaying tooth?
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If the tooth hurts when he eats or drinks, he may have nerve exposure. To treat this he needs a root canal or extraction. Root canals can cost 500-1000 to do. If he has it pulled it will be 80-300 depending on where he goes. Community Health Centers are now starting dental centers where you can get a great discount on treatment. Most offices do give discounts if paying cash and some take payments.
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