1995/1996 time frame, I had major reconstruction. One six tooth bridge (the middle two missing), one bridge over a single missing tooth, two teeth joined by caps on both sides of the lowers to stabilize a bridge, all but one capped. Cost around 20k plus the yearly 1,500 deductables from 95 and 96 which is why I timed it that way.
Figured I was good to go except for checkups. Less than two years later, I had to have the six tooth bridge reworked for two root canals. If I recall correctly, I have at least eight root canals now. Those are part of my problems. One was a front tooth and just kind of turned to punk. One I could not keep the cap on. Several that are loose.
Dental, general eyecare, and hearing aids, insurance does not go to far if at all.