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[quote=Anonymous]Thanks for all the responses.  I really just wanted a place to vent as it really is an added insult.  And yes, the work will be done.

To those suggesting that I go to a dental school, lower cost clinic or overseas treatment, it really isn't a good option.  The dental work for people who have had radiation or are undergoing radiation is extremely specialized.  When I first started this journey through cancer 20 years ago, there were only about a half dozen dentists in the US that the CCCs referred head and neck cancer patients to.  And one is here in the DC area.  While I also advocate for trying to find lower cost care, including overseas resources (Brazil tops the list for cheap and very high quality dental care), it just isn't a great idea.

The thing that is really annoying is that insurance coverage has changed.  20 years ago, they covered this.  about 10 years ago they began changing and would cover these treatments about 50% of the time.  Now, it is just extremely unlikely.  And that applies even though I have what most people consider to be a super-platinum plan that I have had for 25 years.

Like I said, just venting.  30k on top of everything is just an insult.[/quote]

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