why does dentist get paid sooo much?????

Today I couldn't go to see Dr. Suval coz he's sick :( I guess, doctors can be sick too, huh? Well, there ae still human beings... But why now???? My gum gets worse, it's swollen now (>-<) aaaaaaaaaa... It can be really annoying at times and I really want someone to do something about this=dentist please!!!
BUT...BUT... I'm afraid that it's gonna be expensive. I heard from people that it can cost hundreds of dollars! WHAT???!!! I don't know if this could last till dec, the time when I plan to go home. Insya Allah, the dentist can do something for me.
hix..hix... sakit gigi bhow!!!!