I had all my teeth crowned, capped, veneered, two or three implants... oral surgery... $32K. Insurance chipped in $4500. We paid the rest. = high end dentistry. Cost as much as a car. Man, results are great. No more pain! But considered cosmetic. Oh I see, to eat without intense pain = cosmetic. High end = price.
Just saw your explanation post.
Extensive!!
Had you put off dental work for a while?
Glad you are feeling better, now.