I just got back from the vets. The nerve is exposed in Julia's broken tooth, but the worse part is that she has REALLY bad tartar build-up. It's literally green. And her gums are swollen because of it. I feel horrible that I hadn't noticed it yet. She needs some heavy duty dental work.
Basically, the cleaning will cost about $300 without tax. And more to remove her canine (the other option was capping, which COULD only be temporary?), and probably remove some of her molars which are rotten. She couldn't give me an estimate as it's hard to see what will need to be done as is. So it could probably be upwards of $500?
What should I do? Should the tooth be capped or removed? I want to do as much for her as I can. I'm not on the best feet monetary wise either. I was actually just turned down for a line of credit too, as I'm just over their refusal point. I have about $750 coming in HOPEFULLY soon in addition to my regular pay but also have other bills to pay.
This is a bad day. On the way to the vet my brake pads started metal on metal - need them replaced very soon. And my mother just called and said my grandfather isn't in good condition. Rrrrah! And now I have to think how I have to let Julia live with this pain at least for a little bit until I can schedule the surgury. Sorry for the long post - I guess I'm asking what to do about the teeth - and how she will fare without some.
Basically, the cleaning will cost about $300 without tax. And more to remove her canine (the other option was capping, which COULD only be temporary?), and probably remove some of her molars which are rotten. She couldn't give me an estimate as it's hard to see what will need to be done as is. So it could probably be upwards of $500?
What should I do? Should the tooth be capped or removed? I want to do as much for her as I can. I'm not on the best feet monetary wise either. I was actually just turned down for a line of credit too, as I'm just over their refusal point. I have about $750 coming in HOPEFULLY soon in addition to my regular pay but also have other bills to pay.
This is a bad day. On the way to the vet my brake pads started metal on metal - need them replaced very soon. And my mother just called and said my grandfather isn't in good condition. Rrrrah! And now I have to think how I have to let Julia live with this pain at least for a little bit until I can schedule the surgury. Sorry for the long post - I guess I'm asking what to do about the teeth - and how she will fare without some.