This is what I do every time I hear the word "procedure " . I call a family member who lives in another state and have them research (have them ask friends or family) how much this same procedure cost there. In most instances you can pay for air fare and a lengthy vacation with a lot of money left over with very little research. It does cost more to live in Alaska than down below but not one third to two thirds more. Our medical professionals have priced themselves right out of the market. We're less than 4 hours  from Seattle, 6 hours from Phoenix. Do you have family members that live in another state? How long does it take to get there? Feeling adventurous? Cross over the border in Yuma Arizona where thousands of Americans do every day and pay one third the cost for dental work. Do the math, it's not to be believed. As Bush 43 famously stated just prior to the sub prime collapse in 2008," let the market take care of itself." My dentist is dr Para in Mexico. Very friendly , very good.