Home From The Dentist.....Again

I'm not really sure how to put any of my thoughts into words at this point. I can't really say that I'm angry at anyone. More so, maybe just the circumstances? I just don't know what to think or feel anymore. What I do know is that I went to the dentist on Monday to have 3 teeth removed. I spent money we didn't really have so that I could make sure that the pain I was having in my mouth would come to an end. He took x-rays and confirmed that those were the 3 that needed to come out. After having those 3 removed, I suddenly have a problem with yet another tooth. Broken, so it seems. Was it caused by the dentist? He says no. It seems that it was decaying and just happened to break after he removed the other teeth. Is he responsible for repairing it? He says no. I'm not angry with him. If he says this is not of his doing....well, I have no choice but to believe him. I can't prove that he damaged my tooth. Went to another dentist and he can't prove that it was caused by anything but decay. Suggested that perhaps that work I had done helped the problem along, but didn't necessarily cause the problem. I'm inclined to believe it. Not really any other choice at this point. The good news is: I didn't have to have it pulled today. The bad news? Well, that's the bad part. That's why it's called bad news though, right? Because if it was not bad they wouldn't call it bad news. My tooth can't be fixed. It needs to come out. It only has one root still intact. There's a massive hole in the side of it, just short of my gum line. It's causing extreme pain and will continue to do so until it is taken out. The worst part? My dentist can't do it at his office. The tooth is right over the place where my sinus' are. He's concerned that pulling that tooth could do damage to my sinus. He referred me to a specialist to have it removed. Someone that is more equipped to deal with a situation like that. Doesn't want to run the risk of tearing my sinus. I can appreciate that. Really. I don't want to do anything that will add risk to my comfort or well-being. The cost of this type of procedure? Might as well be a million dollars. Seriously. The consultation: $73. Cost of extraction: $248. Cost of sedation: $349. Total cost combined: $670! Small price to pay for no more pain (says the nurse on the other end of the phone when I called about pricing). Like I said, might as well be a million dollars. So I asked her if sedation was necessary. Innocent question, I thought. She countered with, "well, do you like pain?" Well, "no, m'am, I sure don't. That's why I'm calling. You know, to get rid of this awful tooth pain." Guess I answered my own question. Apparently, they like to sedate you when the cut your gums open and take a tooth out. Seems like a good idea to me. If you can afford it. I could just cry. Actually, I did cry. Still am, if truth be told. I am so mad. That's really all I feel right now. Anger. I just don't know why I'm so angry or even who I'm angry with. Myself maybe? Our financial situation? The specialist's office for not taking payments and wanting the bill paid in full at the time of service? All the other offices that I've called to get prices? They've all quoted the same prices, some actually higher. Guess I'll just learn to live with a toothache. Anyone want to buy a broken tooth? You pay to remove it and you can have it! (my attempt at humor....pitiful, I know)