Going to johnty's off topic about dentists, yes they are really expensive. Our friends daughter needs braces - $12,000! No mistake, thats twelve thousand dollars! Needless to say, she wont be getting them. Even simple things like fillings cost in their hundreds to have done, and checkups can be around $60. If you think you might need dental care, it's worth hunting down insurance to cover these costs. I believe you can get insurance to cover eyesight too but, excusing the pun, you need to look hard for it!