Is it normal to have this much in dental expenses at 23?

For 6 years I have been always trying to keep my teeth clean as possible. I have had a dental insurance that offered me 2000$ benefit per year and was under my parents. The coverage was 50%-80% of the procedure and each year I maxed out the insurance. I have had 4 crowns, 2 root canals, and over 15 fillings done in 6+ years. I think that probably now I would not qualify for any dental insurance individual plan as they would not accept me at all.

Is it normal to have this much in dental expenses at 23?
Some people just seem to have softer teeth than others, and sometimes they are more prone to decay. My oldest daughter had many cavities before she graduated from High School. Finally we had the fluoride painted on her teeth and this seemed to make a difference. I would certainly look into dental insurance though, some companies just furnish it along with health care at your job, or place of business. I understand that now it is very hard to get the insurance yourself separately from your job. A lot of people are taking this into consideration when they choose a place to work. Be sure and look at the total package, before you sign to work for anyone.
Reply:i feel your pain..i am in my late 20's and have had even more teeth problems then you have..i floss after every meal and brush 3 times like your suppose too


i have had a couple dentist tell me that some people just have bad teeth no matter what..especially if the mother didn't eat well or did drugs during the pregnancy but then again Ive had other dentist tell me that is complete bull


but considering i take good care of my teeth and eat well and still have had so many dental problems my whole life and my mother was a drug addictive and did drugs during her pregnancy i agree with the dentist about having bad teeth
Reply:It depends on the ins company. The funny thing about dental expenses is they are different for everyone. No telling how much you need. I have 3 crowns myself and more fillings than I can count. I don't think dental works like a medical "pre-exhisting condition". By the way-braces fall under orthodontics.
Reply:If your dental health is not favourable no insurance company will be willing to give you a cover, and things worsen if the office you work with is not subscribing to suitable plans. How to find a solution? Travel abroad. Look for dental implants, crowns, hotel stay and tour package in India or Thailand or Dubai. Good luck.
Reply:Some people get more cavaties because they constantly have a dry mouth. You need saliva to protect your teeth. A lot of medications cause dry mouth.