16.12.2025 21:10
A citizen who received dental treatment at a private clinic stated that the cost of the treatment was equivalent to the price of a car he bought years ago. The citizen expressed that he could not receive treatment at a state hospital due to a narrow jaw opening, and mentioned that he had a root canal on one tooth and a filling on another, with the total amount he paid for these procedures being comparable to the price of a 1993 model car he purchased 4 years ago.
The rising cost of living has now made its presence felt in the dentist's chair. A citizen, who was left speechless by the amount he paid for root canal treatment and filling at a private clinic, summarized the situation in one sentence: "With this money, I bought a 1993 model car 4 years ago."
DENTAL FILLING FOR THE PRICE OF A CAR
The citizen, who did not disclose the amount he paid, summarized his experience with the following words:
"Let me explain inflation to you… I had a root canal on one tooth and a filling on another. With the money I spent here, I could have bought a 1993 model car 4 years ago."
"I HAD NO CHOICE, I'M GETTING IT DONE PRIVATELY"
The citizen, explaining his choice of treatment, stated that due to a narrow jaw opening, he had no option other than a private clinic, emphasizing that the rising healthcare costs have placed a significant burden on citizens.
The words shared on social media quickly became a hot topic, with many users reacting to the increasing treatment costs.
The citizen summarized his situation in one sentence:
"May God be our helper."
THE CURRENT PRICE OF THAT CAR
The car referred to by the citizen expressing his frustration is now priced between 75,000 and 100,000 lira.