Ideas to raise $$$ to fix my crooked teeth?

[crimson117]

What are some ideas on how to raise money to pay for some dental work I want to get done? My company does allow me to put aside money tax-free, so that's one option.

Anyone else have a good method of saving for a large purchase?

 

[tec699]

Originally posted by: crimson117
What are some ideas on how to raise money to pay for some dental work I want to get done? My company does allow me to put aside money tax-free, so that's one option.

Anyone else have a good method of saving for a large purchase?

Take out a loan that specializes in dental work. Of course go for one with low interest.

I'm getting braces when I graduate this winter so i'm kinda in the same boat.

 

[Kalvin00]

$6500 is what they're charging now? Jesus, damn crooks... :roll:

 

[Amused]

Pics?

My braces cost $2000 back in the early 90s. (I was in my 20s at the time). Why so much for you?

 

[crimson117]

Originally posted by: Kalvin00
$6500 is what they're charging now? Jesus, damn crooks... :roll:

you should see my teeth

 

[Justin218]

maybe he is getting that invisiline thing or whatever it is called.

 

[crimson117]

Originally posted by: Amused
Pics?

lol if I get up the nerve I'll snap a few close ups and post them tonite

My braces cost $2000 back in the early 90s. (I was in my 20s at the time). Why so much for you?

It's not just braces - Braces can work wonders for a growing child's mouth (like age 9-15) but I'm 24 so my orthodontist thinks it'll possibly take some in-office surgery to get good results.

 

[crimson117]

Originally posted by: tec699
Take out a loan that specializes in dental work. Of course go for one with low interest.

good idea, I'll look into that.

 

[tec699]

Have someone knock out your teeth with a baseball bat and start new! False teeth would probably cost less.

My uncle had his teeth knocked out in the late 70's. From what I heard he was high on downers and got into a fight with a bunch of guys. This one guy took a baseball bat and slammed it right into his face, OUCH! No more teeth.

Also, my buddy told me that he saw this fight and this guy put the persons opened mouth on the curb of a sidewalk. Then that same person jumped as hard as he could on the person's head and broke all his teeth. DOUBLE OUCH!

 

[Kalvin00]

Originally posted by: tec699

Also, my buddy told me that he saw this fight and this guy put the persons opened mouth on the curb of a sidewalk. Then that same person jumped as hard as he could on the person's head and broke all his teeth. DOUBLE OUCH!

That makes me cringe thinking about it :Q:shocked:

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: crimson117

Originally posted by: Amused
Pics?

lol if I get up the nerve I'll snap a few close ups and post them tonite

My braces cost $2000 back in the early 90s. (I was in my 20s at the time). Why so much for you?

It's not just braces - Braces can work wonders for a growing child's mouth (like age 9-15) but I'm 24 so my orthodontist thinks it'll possibly take some in-office surgery to get good results.

I was in my 20s, and the only invasive thing I had to have done was two upper teeth pulled to make room for the front teeth to come back.

Do yourself a favor and get a few other opinions. I've ran into more than a couple crooked dentists in my time.

 

[ggavinmoss]

A kissing booth is probably out of the question.

-geoff

 

[ggavinmoss]

Originally posted by: crimson117
What are some ideas on how to raise money to pay for some dental work I want to get done? My company does allow me to put aside money tax-free, so that's one option.

Anyone else have a good method of saving for a large purchase?

Do beware though, Flexible Spending Accounts (I assume that's what you're talking about) mandate that you use all the money that year or you lose it. If you aren't sure about the procedure or timing, I'd wait).

-geoff

 

[Modeps]

man whoring.

 

[malbojah]

Originally posted by: Kalvin00

Originally posted by: tec699

Also, my buddy told me that he saw this fight and this guy put the persons opened mouth on the curb of a sidewalk. Then that same person jumped as hard as he could on the person's head and broke all his teeth. DOUBLE OUCH!

That makes me cringe thinking about it :Q:shocked:

Don't watch American History X then

 

[crimson117]

Originally posted by: ggavinmoss
A kissing booth is probably out of the question.

-geoff

maybe it would work... I'll say they can buy a future-kiss from me at a price that will be considered a steal once my mouth looks better

 

[crimson117]

Originally posted by: Amused
Do yourself a favor and get a few other opinions. I've ran into more than a couple crooked dentists in my time.

it's hard to tell between overcharging and undercharging. While paying more might mean I'm getting screwed, paying less might mean I won't get good results. I think I trust this orthodontist... my dentist, a family friend, recommended him.

 

[bockchow]

Originally posted by: Modeps
man whoring.

:lips::shocked:

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: crimson117

Originally posted by: Amused
Do yourself a favor and get a few other opinions. I've ran into more than a couple crooked dentists in my time.

it's hard to tell between overcharging and undercharging. While paying more might mean I'm getting screwed, paying less might mean I won't get good results. I think I trust this orthodontist... my dentist, a family friend, recommended him.

I don't mean just over charging. I mean doing unnecessary procedures and suggesting procedures I later found I absolutely did not need. Had I not moved before I could get them done, I would have never known I was being scammed.

 

[imported_Nail]

Get a job, you damn freeloader.

 

[dragonballgtz]

Put an ad in your local newspaper saying you will fix peoples computers for half the price then what they would pay to go to BB or CC. I did that once and I made some good money fast.

 

[Ausm]

Piss off some badd ass biker and eat a baseball bat. I am sure dentures would be cheaper


Sysadmin

 

[MAME]

Originally posted by: Nail
Get a job, you damn freeloader.

...you are an ass

 

[crimson117]

Originally posted by: Nail
Get a job, you damn freeloader.

i have one, but don't want this elective procedure to strongly impact my savings or current income.

 

[crimson117]

Originally posted by: dragonballgtz
Put an ad in your local newspaper saying you will fix peoples computers for half the price then what they would pay to go to BB or CC. I did that once and I made some good money fast.

maybe I'll combine that with the flexible spending account thing. what'd you charge? (what did circuit city/compusa charge?)