<prompt> Human: Hello. Im 26 and live in OR. I got a root canal in one of my teeth about 5 years ago, but due to a certain chain of events the tooth was never capped. It wasnt seen again until a year and a half ago, and my dentist informed me that it was a poorly done root canal, and needed to be redone.Fast forward to now, and this tooth does not look good. Luckily its just out of my smile line and isnt producing any odor, but when I look at it my heart drops. The past few months bits and pieces of it have been chipping off. It is pretty dark and almost black in some parts. It has only just begun to very mildly hurt. Im afraid of it abscessing, so I want to figure out the best possible method of going forward.I work a job that pays 15 an hour and work full-time. I dont have any OR insurance I moved here last year. I live with my boyfriend and we split the rent and any shared costs of living. I have less than 1k in savings. I know if I was in dire need of financial help, I may be able to phone in a relative but if at all possible I would like to be able to take care of this myself.What do you recommend?  <response>: Some dentist offices will give a self pay discount. You might want to ask about that. Otherwise see if theyll do a payment plan. You have GOT to get that looked at!! 