This child (supposedly) has 9 cavities, gingivitis. The estimated dental care will cost nearly $5,000. She will need to be anesthesized and the ped. dentist will need to use the O.R. at the hospital. The hospital charges approx $1250 per hr. for use of their O.R.. It will take approx. 2 hrs, that's about $2500 just for the use of the O.R.. The insurance the parents have will pay very little. These are primary teeth, so, is it really necessary to undergo all this extensive dental work (pulpotomy, caps, etc.). Thus far the parents have only visited one ped. dentist, should they consult with other ped. dentist' before rushing into allowing this particular one to perform the necessary? work? Are there other (more economical) ways of getting this done? Are there any assistance programs to help with the cost' of this? I realize your teeth are very important, but, $5K to fix (possibly) a toddler' teeth is a lot of $ to the people involved here. Realistically, they cannot afford it.
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the parents should be charged with child neglect for letting tyhe child's teeth get so bad in the first place this is pure child abuse
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