Ahhh, dentists. Love 'em about as much as those who complain about Spragg, CB banner prices and dues increases.
I'd much rather pay a threefold dues increase than 2x cost for a Saturday root canal....
And I wonder how many posts would appear if there were a charge for the CB?????

Chips vs Golf???? Apples and oranges.

Tell the doc not to use fencing pliers; vice grips work much better.