Even though I've lived abroad before and traveled a fair amount, I have never seen a doctor in a foreign country. This weekend my retainer broke (yes, I'm 14), and after investing considerable money, time and discomfort in straightening my teeth last year I wanted to get the problem addressed as soon as possible.
Luckily, I live above a dentist office. I had actually taken M there a couple of months ago so I was somewhat familiar with the office. I also have insurance, although I'm not sure how much it will actually cover. But, we failed to provide insurance coverage when M was seen and his appointment cost 25 Euro, or about $100 less than it would have in the US, so I'm pretty confident that my appointment won't break the bank.
What was most remarkable was how the procedure was exactly the same, but all the instruments looked a little different. For instance, you know that little tube that sucks up your spit? Well it was closer to a vacuum cleaner hose here. But, I really like our dentist and he was able to fix my retainer, give me a full dental exam (but not a cleaning) and pronounce my teeth and gums in such great shape that he didn't need to see me for another year in about 30 minutes.
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