<p>“Where we live, you can get a Groupon for a dentist visit”
-Where we live, we CANNOT. And prices are going up tremendously, while insurance coverages has been the same for about last 60 years or so. Talking about price break…the opposite way. Nothing you can do and unfortunately I have very huge problems with my teeth, in a process of implant #6. Implant is in, waiting for OK for a crown. The whole thing used to be $1700, went up to $4000 (exactly the same denstist/denta surgeon). After 2 insurances and spreading it over 2 years, I used to pay very little. Now my both insurances dropped implant coverage. Talking about price increase!!! I am sure, I have many more to go. yes, there is an option, pull all teeth and have dentures (covered by Medicare). But for people who absolutely refuse to have them and have very bad teeth, there is no option. Got to chew your food with something!
Dental example just another proof of the same. Supply/Demand is pretty universal. If not, why would they study it in very basic economic class? yes, the higher power can interfere, but then there is a price fix and everything is going down the drain. Familiar? Of course…no politics though, right?</p>