A mom shared her experience of being forced to take her son out of the United States to get a simple dental procedure done due to the high costs of healthcare in America on Tik Tok.
According to Your Tango, her 14-year-old son had stained brown front teeth since birth, leading to self-esteem issues. American dentists quoted her prices ranging from $10,000 to $15,000 for teeth whitening, which she couldn't afford.
During a trip to Portugal, she found a dentist who was able to fix the issue for just 20 euros (approximately $22). The stark contrast in prices left her amazed and highlighted the lack of affordable healthcare options in the United States.
She claimed the Portugal dentist had been able to practically remove the brown stains from her son's teeth without her having to give up an arm and leg to do it in America.
Here is the video she posted.
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