Things must be different in the states to the UK. I know it costs allot of money here to have teeth drilled in, ALLOT of money. It is only free on the NHS if its due to being attacked, or some freak accident like falling high from a ladder.
Most people would need dentures, false teeth. They can take a mold, but I'm no dentist.
If its going to cost the earth, you will need to consider either going outside the states for treatment, like Mexico, Canada, and I believe Turkey is good.
However, if you can live with having a ton of teeth taken out, and the possibility of false teeth, like old folk, but lots of non-old folk have them. I would find it hard to believe in the states they dont offer this? surely they have something for people who cannot afford it?
You will be fine Mike, just need to take it one step at a time. Prioritize, but plan ahead and get it in your head if things dont plan out. Ask the dentists about alternatives to having teeth drilled in, which they will do all day long because it costs allot ... dont worry about false teeth man, just ask them for options.
Its taking the fucking piss, and you are an American tax payer being treated like a piece of shit!!!