I too have had some work done recently... I was having a problem with a filling that kept falling out in one of my front teeth.. Of course my insurance didn't cover what I needed... a crown, so I put it off like forever.. and just kept having the filling put back in...

This year I decided enough was enough and had them refer me to a dental school for the crown.. because it was less than half of the cost my dentist would charge...and I bit the bullet and got it done... A student did it, and man he was rough and it hurt alot.. but now its done and over with...

It really pays to look after your teeth.. its something we take for granted... but once you start having problems... it can be very painful.