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Dental Crown Cost

How Much Does a Dental Crown Cost?

low cost Range: $500-$3,000

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Typical costs:
  • Dental crowns (also called caps) cost $500-$3,000 a tooth, depending on materials, complexity, location, and the dentist's training and experience. Insurance may pay part of a crown's cost if it's obviously needed for medical reasons, but usually crowns are not covered.
  • Crowns are made of gold, porcelain, resin or porcelain-fused-to-non-precious-metal; AboutCosmeticDentristry.com lists the pros and cons of each.
  • AboutCosmeticDentistry.com estimates porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns average $580-$860 while gold ones run $600-$1,050. An all-porcelain or resin crown requires a higher level of skill, takes time and usually costs more.
What should be included:
  • A tooth-shaped cap covers the entire surface of a tooth, adding strength, durability and stability. This usually requires two office visits; first to prepare the tooth, make an impression and install a temporary crown. The impression is sent to a dental laboratory to create the permanent crown, which is installed during the second appointment.
Additional costs:
  • There's often an initial office visit ($65-$102) and X-rays ($13-$135) --average price estimates are from BracesInfo.com.
Discounts:
  • Dental college clinics may offer reduced rates for services by supervised students or faculty; check DentalSite.com for school locations.
  • Some dental groups pay partial fees for low-income patients; the American Dental Association lists state associations.
Shopping for a dental crown:
  • Check the American Dental Association for members in your area. If you have dental insurance, the company will list approved dentists. eHow gives tips for finding a good dentist, including questions to ask.
  • If calling to check prices, use the exact American Dental Association code number. For example, a crown cast in gold is ADA 02790. There are 16 different codes for types of crowns.
Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications or medical procedures.
 
Article updated November 2006
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance need 12 crowns
Posted by: jlynn in willimantic, CT.Purchased: February, 2008
Which Tooth: topsType of Crown: unknown
would like to know if i can get this done cheaper some place else as i have alot of work that needs to be done.
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Amount: $600.00 not covered by insurance biotemps
Posted by: Evelyn George in Freehold, NJ.Purchased: January, 2007
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Amount: $1,700.00 not covered by insurance Two Crowns & Resin Fill In
Posted by: Live and Learn - Brighton, CO in Brighton, CO.Purchased: January, 2008
Which Tooth: 30, 18 and six across frontType of Crown: 1 - porcelain; 1 porcelain and metal
I was caught by great surprise to learn my insurance capped out at $1,000. Each crown was approx $1,000 and one had to be built up at $250 - ridiculous. My front teeth were worn from brushing and had grooves, so he filled the grooves in with resin - no drilling, no numbing, but charged the price of a regular filling. I did receive a discount for that. Nevertheless, my remaining portion is about $1700.00. I'm devasated as I was not prepared for that large amount. I think they should advise their clients prior of costs to be incurred as a routine practice. Live and learn.
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Amount: $1,200.00 not covered by insurance Caught off gaurd
Posted by: Itpays to shoparound1st. in Seminole, FL.Purchased: February, 2007
Which Tooth: top 4th from frontType of Crown: Porcelin
At 47 yrs old my teeth are shells filled with.. fillings. This tooth had a fracture and was grey.
The Dr and Asst. spent approx 50 min. I was in the chair 1.5 Hrs. At the end I was shown the bill my part $1200. No discussion up front, The
insurance "Covered" $300. Big deal... I was forced to pay before I left because of the "lab costs"..The Dr also wanted to remove a tooth
opposite of a missing tooth, saying it was moving and had/would caused bone loss in the upper jaw.
I refused to pull a healthy tooth. It would have doubled my bill and Id be homeless about now.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance can dentists be trusted?
Posted by: Kay in Rocklin, CA.Purchased: 2008
My previous two dentists looked me right in the eye and said all my back molars should be replaced with crowns because "after all, you have insurance"(!). None of the molars were causing any problem, by the way. Needless to say, I'm with another dentist now. However, he is telling me that I have a cavity in a back molar that has too many fillings so a crown is necessary. I don't really trust him ... or any dentist anymore. How can a patient know if there really is a cavity, and if the tooth is really unable to take another filling?
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Amount: $4,300.00 not covered by insurance RIDICULOUS INCURANCE
Posted by: Desperate to save my teeth in San Marcos, TX.Purchased: March, 2008
Which Tooth: Several back upper & lowerType of Crown: Porcelain
When is someone going to change the limits that Dental Insurance pays? My plan pays up to $1500.00 per year - Big whooptidoo! I need 5 crowns right now since I have fractured 5 of my teeth - don;t know how that happened - maybe my age (46) or the fact that sometimes I clench while I am sleeping. I almost passed out with shock when the dentist told me I needed "5 crowns and quickly! Dental insurane hasn't changed since the 70's - I think it's high time it did!!!! Afterall paying a premium each month and then only being covered up to $1500.00 per year is really absurd!
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance crowns and posts
Posted by: shirley in FLL, FL, FL.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: top; front & one next to front-Type of Crown:
I've just been told that I need to do posts and crowns and teeth pulling on top front tooth and tooth next to front tooth.
I'm going to be told my options.
Anyone had this done yet?
Did you choose right option?
Were you given many options?

thanks.
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Amount: $1,100.00 not covered by insurance dental crown cost
Posted by: henry in buffalo grove, IL.Purchased: April, 2008
Which Tooth: upper molarType of Crown: 3/4 cast high noble
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Amount: $800.00 not covered by insurance How long do crowns last
Posted by: Jan in Wilkes Barre, PA.Purchased: 2001
Which Tooth: allType of Crown: porclein
My dentist, who did my crowns,told me that if I had my teeth cleaned professionally twice/year, the crowns would last into my 80's(I am 60). I had my teeth cleaned every six months & everything was fine. Then He retired.

When I went to have my teeth cleaned, the dentist who took over the practice told me crowns only last 5 years. He also told me I needed a root canal & new crown on one tooth.
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Amount: $550.00 not covered by insurance Dental Crown
Posted by: Nikki in Mullica Hill, NJ.Purchased: May, 2008
Which Tooth: left molarType of Crown:
I went to my dentist because I had a filling that seemed to be warn down, I found out that I needed a crown, and could not do anymore fillings in that tooth. Needless to say, my insurance covers upto 1500 a year. so of course it would cost more than that and my out of pocket would be over $500. I asked to set my teeth cleaning and they told me that I used all of my coverage and would have to pay $243.00 for that. I thought 1 cleaning a year was covered, for preventative measures. what is this crap, I think this dentist is ripping people off, while you are in the chair, they find out how much coverage you have left and try to get you to do the work right there, but you must pay immediatly,so billing done. I am going to contact BBB on them, something is not right
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Amount: $850.00 not covered by insurance Dental Crown
Posted by: Roger in Fort Pierce, FL.Purchased: May, 2008
Which Tooth: No 19Type of Crown:
This was for a root canal. I still have over $900 for the crown and lab and am told that I need two more crowns and a bridge totaling over $3300. Mexican dentist here I come.
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Amount: $1,173.00 not covered by insurance Four Crowns
Posted by: Justin in Phoenix in los algodones mexico, Other.Purchased: May, 2008
Which Tooth: 4 teeth lower jawType of Crown: porcelain
Los Algodones Mexico, Dr Gabriel Garcia. Speaks perfect english, clean Air conditioned office. Modern new equipment. You cannot tell the difference between here and in the states.Except for the price. Its sad that I must spend my money in Mexico for dental work. I was quoted at my local dentist $5200. I got it in Mexico for $1173 cash and that included a cleaning and two fillings. I'm am super satisfied with the quality of the work. Dont let Mexico scare you the majority of dentists are trained in USA and use the same equipment as US dentists.
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Amount: $859.00 not covered by insurance Crowns
Posted by: Rick in Charlotte, NC.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: Type of Crown: PFM
Hi, I am a general dentist and found this site by accident. A couple comments and suggestions. Dentists are people. Most are honest some are not. To find one rely on referral from friends you trust. If you are not comfortable do yourself and the dentist a favor try someone else. Get a second opinion. Dentists have different philosophies concerning crowns. You can tell yourself if a tooth needs a crown generally. If the tooth is half filling it might need a crown. If it is 2/3 or more it does. Rarely must it have the crown today. If you feel pressured go somewhere else. A good dentist will want you to be sure prior to treatment. A good dentist will tell you the cost prior to treatment. That is good for you and the dentist. And one last thing some mexican dentists are good. Some are not just like us. Generally you get what you pay for in the world.
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Amount: $250.00 not covered by insurance Crown
Posted by: Lesley in Matamoros, Other.Purchased: June, 2008
Which Tooth: molarType of Crown: stainless steel
Went to Mexico, paid $250 for a stainless steel crown, post and crown. He charges $35 for fillings. I have gone to him for about eight years and am very satisfied with him.
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Amount: $500.00 not covered by insurance Dental Crown
Posted by: John Ekhoff in San Antonio, TX.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: TwoType of Crown: Porcelain
I went to an American corporate dentist. He said I needed four crowns with root canals and three fillings. Total cost $9200.00. Checked with my wife's dentist in Athens Greece, he thought maybe 750 Euros. We went to Greece. The greek dentist replaced two existing crowns filled four teeth and pulled one tooth he said was not worth saving. The american dentist wanted to do a root canal and cap on the uselees tooth. Total cost of Greek dentist $751.00 plus airfare for for three of $3030.00. Total savings $5,366.00 over the american corporate dentist. Lessons learned, look for a dentist with a small staff maybe himself or his wife. My greek dentist was a father and son operation without any other staff. The american corporate dentist had a huge staff including, receptionists office workers and technicians. In Greece need an x-ray go to a separate x-ray technician and pay 30 euros for a full mouth Xray.
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Amount: $860.00 not covered by insurance dental crown
Posted by: Beth in Gilbert, AZ.Purchased: June, 2008
Which Tooth: molarType of Crown: porcelein
Looking at x-rays, dentist said I had a large area of decay on a molar and needed a filling. I'm in the chair, so numb I basically can't talk, and he drills away all the decay. THEN he shows me the x-ray and explains that because the area was so large and so close to the root, I really should have a root canal and get a crown rather than just a filling. HE HAD SEEN THE SIZE AND LOCATION WHEN HE MADE THE APPOINTMENT! After hearing that an all-porcelein crown ("the only kind we do, because they look more natural") would cost 860 after insurance, I opted for the filling. The dentist and assistant acted like I was a crazy person who had just decided to run around with a tooth open to the pulp cavity - they warned me to be "super careful" with the tooth, not to chew on that side, and urged me to contact them immediately if I felt any pain when the numbness wore off.
It may be true that I need a crown and root canal, and I may be risking pain and suffering by opting for the filling, but I really felt like they were hog-tying me by dropping that on me at that point. If/when I get more work done, I'm going to find another dentist.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance crown
Posted by: letestory in Austin, TX.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: frontType of Crown: any
Can any one give me the contact of dentist in mexico need to do 4 crowns
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Amount: $1,879.00 not covered by insurance root canal and dental crown
Posted by: Gary in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Other.Purchased: June, 2008
Which Tooth: molarType of Crown: gold
I spent $1000.00 for a root canal ($760 paid by insurance) and $879 for the crown (50% paid by insurance, but up to a $1500 per-year overal limit)
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Amount: $17,000.00 not covered by insurance Eight crowns
Posted by: Cianne in Chicago, IL.Purchased: July, 2008
Which Tooth: 8 top front teethType of Crown: porcelain over metal
My insurance covers $1,000 per year. The above posters should not blame the dental insurance company for the coverage not going up. They should speak to their employer about increasing the benefit of the plan. Unfortunately, my company cannot afford to increase our benefit, which has been the same for about 20 years. My dentist is skilled and caring, and there's a good reason to do all this work, but, man, this is a huge dent in the pocketbook.
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Amount: $2,940.00 not covered by insurance Cerec - Single visit restorations
Posted by: Louie in Eden Prairie, MN.Purchased: July, 2008
Which Tooth: 8,9 & 12, 13 crownsType of Crown: 3/4 porc/ceramic
I am retired and 67 yrs. old. I have spent a fortune on my teeth over the years and it never stops. 3/4 crowns were $1200. each and fillings white were 217. and 323. Do these Cerec crowns hold up for as long as the old gold crowns?
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance I have dual insurance coverage
Posted by: cabgirl in San Jose, CA.Purchased: July, 2008
Which Tooth: 19Type of Crown: porcelain ?
I just got Delta Dental and basically it's an insurance discounter. For instance, if you want braces, it'll cost $2700. Visits are $5 and I believe a cleaning is like $20. So today I found out that I needed a root canal. I might not have to pay for it at all because I believe I get the DD discount and they can get my deductible ($1k per year) from Blue Shield. The office manager said it was a good idea to have 2 and my 2 insurance complements each other! DD is $97/year. Check it out...http://www.deltadentalins.com/ca_indiv/my_benefits.html

The other quote I got was $5k for a veneer instead of a crown.
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Amount: $3,318.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal and Crown gone bad
Posted by: Ro in Tarpon Springs, FL.Purchased: August, 2008
Which Tooth: #28Type of Crown: Porcelain
Had a root canal, post & crown by a dentist I truly trusted & liked in Palm Harbor Fl. Four years later the tooth starts hurting bad. It turned out I had to go to the Endo who discovered I had a few roots in the tooth that were left undone or unseen and the tooth was not sealed properly. First time cost me cash $1700.00 second time cost me 418.00 cash and my dental insurance kicked in the 1100.00. Then I change dentists go to another for general maintance & bridges. I thought I could trust this one in Clearwater Fl. He was OK but his lab did really nasty looking bridges with the metal showing way to much. I expressed my concern and was told that is how they are done now a days. Looking at co workers who have beautiful smiles theirs look lovely. I asked for references but they only worked two days aweek and I couldn't get off work to go to those so I choose another from a reference. I am so now not trusting of dentists. Its a money making business in my eyes. Now I know why people just say pull the tooth out who could afford so many mistakes from so many dentists?
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance $875 for each crown plus one pre-formed post/core
Posted by: Confused in Liverpool in Liverpool, NY.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: 13&14,4Type of Crown: porcelain fused to N
I was given a proposed bill for 3 crowns and a post and was floored by it. The work is set to be done in October. I am 82 years old but am told I look much younger, The dental hygenist said my teeth are in very good condition and 3 crowns are not bad. The charge for each crown will be $875. The post will be $210.
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Amount: $5,000.00 not covered by insurance dental crowns
Posted by: Bill Edge in Hayward, CA.Purchased: September, 2008
Which Tooth: molarsType of Crown: porc/gold
Previous dentist said I need 2 crowns and 4 fillings $3000 since I had no ins. Found ins and had another exam, different dentist She said I need 5 new crowns and 2 old crowns replaced.Plus 2 cavities $5000. She simply doesn't want to do the fillings. She can make 4 to 5 times the money with crowns. They also charge $125 per crown extra because there are 7 of them. $70 per crown for molars. And $150 for gold.
My paln is to have my previous dentist do the fillings this new destitist doesn't want to do. And let the new dentist do the 2 both agree on.

Same think last time I had ins. they want to pust the limits and do the things the most expensive way for the patient.
U simply can't afford to had my teeth fixed her way.
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Amount: $988.00 not covered by insurance Crown
Posted by: John Doe in Tunkhannock, PA.Purchased: September, 2008
Which Tooth: f# 9Type of Crown: porc-fused noble metal
includes crown buildup & pins if needed
(pins not needed)
Seems high for 1 hr of chair time
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Amount: $3,290.00 not covered by insurance cost of dental work
Posted by: D Broyles in Kettering, OH.Purchased: September, 2008
Which Tooth: 3 molarsType of Crown: Crown-porc fuse high noble
Just recently evaluated and need two Crown-porc fuse high noble, two crown buildups, includ pins, root canal therapy-molar,Prefab post&core in add to crown and inlay-metallic-one surface.
Total cost was $4638.00. Of course wiped out my 1200 dollar yearly limit immediately. With some write offs got the cost down to $3290 dollars. Mexico sounds pretty good to me.
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Amount: $2,500.00 not covered by insurance Crown Sticker Shock
Posted by: Shocked in Muncie, IN.Purchased: September, 2008
Which Tooth: frontType of Crown: porcelain
I was so happy with the gentle work of my dentist and his $500 charge for my root canal. Told to whiten and come back later for the front crown. Had NO idea he would charge $2500 more for the crown! That is a shocker. I have insurance but am maxed out.
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Amount: $700.00 not covered by insurance Wrong tooth!
Posted by: Nancy in Gaylord, MI.Purchased: 2004
Which Tooth: MolarType of Crown:
I had BC/BS, with an $800 limit, so the Dental Office and I carefully drew up a written plan as to the exact work that needed to be done and the cost, a total of $936. I paid my part, $136, and when I was in the chair, the dentist asked if I wanted the tooth capped. I said yes (what did he think I was there for?). Afterward, it was discovered he had done the WRONG tooth! The cost was $1,600, it used up ALL of my dental coverage for the year, and what I had already paid, and they are suing me for the other $700!
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Amount: $13,000.00 not covered by insurance Awful Awful Dentists
Posted by: Linda in Centreville, VA.Purchased: 2007
I feel I have been ripped off big time. I went to a new dentist that offered "gentle dentistry." They convinced me to go under sedation because I had so much work to be done. They gave me a root canal and bridgework, but then tried to pressure me into sedation for a simple filling and I said no. They got angry with me for refusing, and the office manager actually cornered me while I was in the chair, mouth propped open, and demanded to know WHY I did not want to have the other procedures done THAT DAY. I really felt pressured and decided never to go back. BUT, that was not until they got me for $16,000 -- only $3,000 covered by insurance. So now I'm stuck with this Care Credit bill for $13,000 -- unbelievable -- it's bankrupting me, and I don't even feel that much was done for me. Not sure who to report this to -- anyone know???
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Amount: $500.00 not covered by insurance Cost of Dental work
Posted by: beachratzz in Mastic Beach, NY.Purchased: September, 2008
Which Tooth: frontType of Crown: forgot- porcelain
I\'m getting crown in front replaced at a Dental School cost is $500. She is a 4th year student who did some work on my teeth last year. She is very good and a Trained Dentist supervises her work. Find a school near you, it is well worth the cost savings.
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Amount: $1,559.00 not covered by insurance Not sure about all this
Posted by: Steven J in Watauga, TX.Purchased: October, 2008
Which Tooth: 13-5th back top leftType of Crown: 02750-Crown Porc fuse hi noble mtl
I went in for a cleaning, they told me my gums were in very good shape, I must floss, which I do. Then the dentist came in with X-rays, said I needed a root canal, crown, resin on one, and extract a wisdom tooth. I had not experienced any pain. They started at $2400 and I got them down to 1800 in the room. Then when I was leaving another dentist told me if I did not have the work done soon I could have a painful abses, I told him $1800 was too high, he offered it for $1500, if I had it done within the next two months. So I would have time to have another dentist give me his opinion. I asked if they could do it then, they said yes, So I decided to get it done without a second opinion. (It's difficult for me to get a day off.) I was in the chair for about three hours, and now they tell me I have to come back in two weeks. But how would one know if they really need the work done without that 2nd opinion? As I didn't have any pain, I'm thinking I may have just been taken. The $1559 included the cleaning x-rays and all the work. I really miss that xtra $1500!
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Amount: $24,000.00 not covered by insurance Crowns Implants
Posted by: brijet in casper, WY.Purchased: October, 2008
You people have all got off lucky, went to a dentist for an estimate -4 crowns (2400 each), 2 implants (one was $7200 alone)and some fillings-total cost $19,175, no veneers, nothing pretty only necessary. Skip the dentists in WY they all are thieving bizillionaires!
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Amount: $19,000.00 not covered by insurance Mexico Dentist
Posted by: brijet in casper, WY.Purchased: October, 2008
Could someone please post good dentists in mexico for crowns/veneers/implants...desperately need work done, can not afford the $19K my dentist in WY wants, they will not do what I want(just pull 'em)it has to be his way or no way. thank you
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Amount: $1,650.00 not covered by insurance Broken Crowns
Posted by: Steph1678 in Rock Hill, SC.Purchased: July, 2003
Which Tooth: #32Type of Crown: Porcelain
I originally had a crown that I paid $850 (of course, I was not with my dental insurance for the amount of time that they would restrict till they would cover, at minimum, 50%) put in 4 1/2 years ago. Last month it cracked in half. My dentist tried to save me some money by repairing the crown with composite material ($125 vs $800)but it didn\'t hold, so now I am probably going to have to spend ANOTHER $800.
My dentist, luckily, is only charging me the lab fees and he is going to try to get the majority of that out of my insurance (good luck - they only cover 25%), but I\'ll probably still end up paying the bulk. I\'m tired of getting screwed over by dental insurance and their \"limits\" and the raising every couple of months of my deductable (now up to $2000/year - why bother).
I have so much dental work that needs to be done, but I cannot afford to and the two local dental schools in my area are more than 4 hours away from me. I appreciate the help my dentist is giving me, but he\'s taking this at a loss because he will not be recouped for HIS time.
The insurance industry in the US is a joke. They need to be regulated to the hilt. And socialized health care isn\'t the answer - just look at people in Europe\'s teeth. They\'re FAR worse than ours. Insurance companies will do whatever they can to pay as little coverage, charge astronomical fees to employers and employees and pay executives OUTRAGEOUS salaries.
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Amount: $2,000.00 not covered by insurance Mexican dentists
Posted by: Suzanne Bordihn in Fulton, TX.Purchased: October, 2008
Which Tooth: top and bottomType of Crown: porcelain
My husband had 10 crowns done in Mexico for $2000.00 US. Our dentist was educated in the USA, lives in the USA and works in Mexico (Progresso). I would highly recommend Bucardo Dental Clinic (Dr. Allatorre) - we have both been patients since 2002.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance root canal and crown
Posted by: marti in midland, TX.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: first molarType of Crown:
does anybody know where to get insurance that will help cover the majority of this since as a single mom I don't have the kind of money for this but i do need to have it done and since it is a tooth that is so close to the front, i don't want it to look freaky....
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Amount: $1,014.00 not covered by insurance Crown
Posted by: a user in carmichael, CA.Purchased: December, 2008
Which Tooth: bottom rightType of Crown: high noble
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Amount: $700.00 not covered by insurance \"Deep Cleaning\"
Posted by: Jess12344 in Franlin, ME.Purchased: 2008
I went to Embassy Dental in Franklin, TN and had a \"special\" treatment done by the hygenist, this treatment came highly \"recommended\" by the dentist who said it prevented serious decay and gingivitis and would even improve my stomach aches. Right. Two days later I had a horrible abcess and pain in one of my molars, and they emphatically denied the cleaning had anything to do with it. This same office had me remove all of my wisdom teeth because they claimed that I had a tooth with a bad infection in it that would be lost unless I removed them. I removed them and now my tooth grinding is much much worse and now my bite is completely off. They are now suggesting I go to a prosthodontist and get practically all my molars re-crowned, a dental implant and the list goes on. The estimate? Oh, about thirty grand. What the hell is going on in this country? I feel duped and I feel like crying everytime I think about all that my mouth and wallet will go through just so I can have a normal life. Appalling.
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Amount: $200.00 not covered by insurance crown/root canal
Posted by: mari in fresno, ca in ciudad guzman, Other.Purchased: 2006
Which Tooth: molarType of Crown: porcelain
needed a root canal and a crown my dentist in california wanted to charge me 1500.00 i said no way i waited a while and the first chance i had i went to visit my dentist in cuidad guzman, mexico i only had a week and he was able to do it for 200.00
he didn't promise that the crown would hold for long because there was very little left of my tooth. it lasted 2 years my tooth broke off and now i need a implant so im going back to mexico have it done and spend less than a 1,000.00 including airfare. all i can say is that if you don't have insurance you are shit out of luck thank god i know a very good dentist in mexico.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Dentists in General
Posted by: MIMI in Plano, TX.Purchased: 2005
Which Tooth: allType of Crown:
Took my dear daughter when she was about 5 years old to several dentists in Plano, TX. Did this with purpose of "checking" and validating their comments against each other.
About 20 yrs ago read an article in Readers Digest that had described how the reporter went to about 7 different dentists and received different reports / diagnoses and of course different estimates.
One of the dentists wanted to pump my daughter full of his "cocktail" which was a potent mixture of drugs and would cost at least $ 1,000. I put the kibosh on that and others who claimed everyone in my family has mouthfuls of cavities.
Their business is very competitive and not enough volume / business to go around to support the glut of dentists in this country. Schools graduate WAY MORE dentists than MDs.
Why is the suicide rate of dentists so high compared to other professions??
For now I am avoiding ALL dentists myself and hope for the BEST. If I end up with a set of dentures by time I'm 50 YRS old, then so be it and I managed to save a lot of cash in the process.
Sign Me...
2 SMART 4 U DENTISTS OUT THERE
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Amount: $900.00 not covered by insurance No cost discussions with patients
Posted by: Lynne in Twin Cities, MN.Purchased: January, 2009
Which Tooth: #31Type of Crown: Porc/metal
Went to dentist for emergency dental treatment (was in extreme pain). Dentist said tooth was cracked and referred me to an Endodontist (specializes in molars). Endo did a root canal--explained the whole procedure, in's and out's, but never once talked to me about cost OR payment options. Before I left I was told that I had to pay $225 RIGHT THEN. My HSA was tapped (end of the year-nothing left/budgeted for) so I ate that amount. Now it's January and I HAD to get the crown buildup, of course, and that bill came to $993 with my out-of-pocket roughly half. I had to pay the first half of the out-of-pocket as a "deposit" and the second half 3 1/2 weeks later when they actually "seated" the crown. Can't submit first half deposit to HSA because they don't give itemized bills until after the crown is seated. Now I have to eat that money until I can submit it for reimbursement. I was never offered a choice in what kind of crown I could get either. I agree with other folks who have said that dental insurance plans need to be changed. I'd rather pay more for dental and have a better plan than basically pay for everything myself (save $1500/year).
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Amount: $1,400.00 not covered by insurance dental experience
Posted by: tman in boston, MA.Purchased: December, 2008
Which Tooth: 31Type of Crown: porc/metal
My dentist i work is good but it cost i would probably get a second opinion next time though. Cause i asked a few for prices on buildup and tooth itself and they thought it was to high. Dentist take advantage of lots of people cause they know people don't get second opinons.. Makes u think if these guys are legal criminals...!
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Amount: $950.00 not covered by insurance Dentist in Juarez Mexico
Posted by: Dianne in Juarez, NM.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: bottom far back, top backType of Crown:
cost in US $4200
cost in Mexico (including $250 for laser whitening) $950.
Mexican Dentist: Oscar Ruiz Mares phone: 1526566165315. Mention my name Dianne Grant

Great guy - quality work - highly recommended
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Amount: $1,000.00 not covered by insurance 3 crowns and not a king in sight
Posted by: Crown of Thorns in California in Guadalajara, Other.Purchased: February, 2009
Which Tooth: 2 front and 1 molarType of Crown: porc/gold
I finally got my girlfriend to go to the dentist. She had a major cleaning done, many other cavities and two front teeth that were broken when she fell at home tripping over her 5 year old's toys. The cost for this was outrageous in the U.S. so I convinced her to go with me on a short trip to Mexico (Guadalajara, not the border - Guad is the 2nd largest city of Mexico replete with excellent universities and dentistry schools). I got her to go with a collegue and friend of my personal dentist (who is in a small city further south).

Total cost for all the work, just under $400 USD from a University of Guadalajara educated dentist with more than 15 years of experience and continuous training (she also teaches at the university). And we got to enjoy a trip in a warmer climate with no rain. Don't use U.S. dentists. Many will just try to use up your insurance and try to convince you that you need work that is unnecessary. The ethical dentists are harder and harder to find in California.
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Amount: $6,500.00 not covered by insurance h
Posted by: a user in Myrtle Beach, SC.Purchased: 2009
3 root canals, post, and crowns, one extraction, 5 fillings, and since i did this all at once, 500 dollars for sedation. Insurance covered only 1000!!! Since i obviously haven't used this in years, and unknown to me my wife had me on hers, i think i've lost out on this deal. Dentist was great though.
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Amount: $5,550.00 not covered by insurance root canal, post , 6 crowns
Posted by: Jayne in edison, NJ.Purchased: February, 2009
Which Tooth: front teethType of Crown: porcilen on metal
our ins. only covers 1,500 of my dental bill.
the dentist made me pay up front.
my old crowns broke off at the gum line . i had to get root canal and 2 posts and 6 crowns put in . they don't seem to fit correctly . i keep biteing my lip on the right side of my mouth.
even though i paid up front . the dentist is keeping the money our ins. company is giving him . should i get a lawyer ? is thius consumer froud ?
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Amount: $434.00 not covered by insurance Crown
Posted by: a user in Brownsville, TX.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: molarType of Crown: Porcelain
Mexico.. across the bridge from Brownsville. Great work. Work included three cavities and a molar capped with porcelain. Very happy with the staff and dentist.
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Amount: $500.00 not covered by insurance Mexico Dentists
Posted by: jeff wyant in rogers, AR.Purchased: April, 2007
Which Tooth: variousType of Crown: porcelain
WARNING! Stay away from JEB Dental in Nuevo Progreso, MX. There are hundreds of dentists in this small town across the border from Weslaco, TX,
and I picked one that ended badly: Jose Bocanegro extracted a molar which was replaced by a 3-piece crown (crown, fake tooth, wire wrap) about 17 months
ago. Three days later it came loose because of a poor cement job. 16 months later the whole thing came out, but this time from the base up. I returned for a repair to be told by the son (David) also a dentist, that the anchoring tooth had decayed so badly, it could not be saved. Although I was told they guarantee their work, I was still partially charged for the 4-piece replacement. I refused to pay the full amount.
I will talk to an attorney the next I'm there.
I flew to Ecuador for dental work about 4yrs
ago. Found a dentist who also makes his own crowns & for other dentists. He did a great job,
and there have been no problems with any of the 7
crowns he made & installed. Cost: $90/crown
TO ALL SEEKING CHEAPER DENTAL CARE: Even with insurance the costs in this country are outrageous! It is well worth your time to seek
dental care OUTSIDE the US. Combine it with a vacation, and you can right the cost (or part of it)off your taxes. This amounts to an almost free vacation.
I've read all the posts here, and only 2 have included the names of dentists recommended
in Mexico. So, if you have had treatment which is recommendable, please include names & contact info, please. It's damned hard to find any sites that provide anything but a list of dentists & what they do. Don't be afraid to get reasonably priced dental care outside the US. But remember, there are good & bad dentists here as well as the other side of our border. I drive 940 miles each way to find an affordable dentist. If you want more info, provide an email address, and I'll respond.
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Amount: $7,200.00 not covered by insurance Rip Off Scams
Posted by: Solo Rider in Danvers, MA.Purchased: April, 2009
Which Tooth: n/aType of Crown: porc fuse nonprecious metal
Went to dentist for two minor chipped front teeth...walked out with $13.500 bill 4-quads scale and root, SEVEN CROWNS, two teeth pulled and one bridge...I promptly thanked them and walked out. I have no gum bleeding, swelling, redness...so no need to the the surgical deep dive to clean teeth. He is removing existing crowns to recrown...

Isn't there an ethical body that watches these crooks? thank you very much I'll take my gum disease, crown replacements and walk down the street to find a dentist to fix the two minor chipped front teeth! What's with replacing crowns and pulling a crowned tooth? Didn't do the work. This was after a previous dentist cancelled my new patient appt because I didn't call back right away with insurance subscriber number!!!
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Amount: $1,050.50 not covered by insurance 1 crown-porc fuse high noble mtl and buildup, includ any pins
Posted by: 3dogs in Bend, OR.Purchased: April, 2009
Which Tooth: 17Type of Crown: crown-proc
Sure seems odd to me that even with insurance my crown-proc fuse high noble mtl will cost $955.00 and the crown - bulidup, include any pins will cost $245.00. Of course being a big whimp I opt for the IV sedation of $450.00. Now add this together and my cost is $1050.00 per the dentist. This does not seem right when per my insurance booklet they cover 75% of the crown not including the sedation. I feel I am being taken for a ride. Can you enlighten me please?
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Amount: $1,000.00 not covered by insurance Too Old ?
Posted by: Laural in Jacksonville Beach, FL.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: MolarType of Crown: Stainless Steal
I am 71. Does anyone think that is too old to
contimue dental care and just get false teeth?
And what about stainless steel crowns, do they last very long ? Are they safe ?
I wonder what it would cost to go to Guadalajara..?
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Amount: $985.00 not covered by insurance Crown- Porcelian
Posted by: melo in pittsburgh, PA.Purchased: February, 2009
Which Tooth: upper left incisorType of Crown: porcelain not fused
Awesome Dentist in Pittsburgh Dr. Crandell. Charges 2500 for root canal with porcelain crown and does it all in one visit.
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Amount: $2,350.00 not covered by insurance crown
Posted by: a user in Fremont, CA.Purchased: April, 2009
Which Tooth: premolar and moalrType of Crown: porcelain
the overwhelming majority of dentists are into making money from vulnerable patients. If you can document the abuse or malpractice you can bring the case before the Dental Association which can not inforce good practice, just recommends. Or you can bring the documented case to the State Dental Board which can even revoke the Dental License. Americans have been abused for the longest time by Dentist, Physicians and Lawyers. It is time to stop them. They have been license to Serve the People, and by doing so they can make a decent living. Ripping people off is not the reason to be licensed. Crowns shouldn't be more than $500 root canal not more than $500. Dentist should give a full counseling to their patients and they should be given ample time to decide and to consult second opinion. Do Not trust any dentist, they are sweet and nice while they bankrupt people in distress, perpetuating their credit card problems.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Chipped Tooth & Cleaning
Posted by: ccc2009 in Temecula, CA.Purchased: May, 2009
Which Tooth: Back MolarType of Crown: Porcelain
Last week I chipped a tooth & went to a new Dentist near by to get a filling & my teeth cleaned. I was thinking with my insurance \"Cigna\", my cleaning would be covered and a filling should be less than $500. After getting x-rays & an oral exam, my dentist assistant handed me 2 sheets of paper:
1. For Bridge-work $4,500.00 and
2. For an Implant $8,500.00
Needless to say, I was shocked & stunned! Like I have the money to be paying for his new office and BMW or Mecedes! Looks like I will be getting a new dentist! Meadows Dental Group is a BIG RIP-OFF!!!
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Amount: $1,690.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal & Crown
Posted by: Feeling Better in Bellflower, CA.Purchased: April, 2009
Which Tooth: 2 upper front teethType of Crown: porcelain
I copaid $90 for root canal of the 2 teeth, and $800 on each crown. It took about 3 very unpleasant hours for the dentist and her assistant to perform root canal and to prepare for the temporary crowns (real ones ready in 2 weeks).
Lesson learnt: Take good care of your teeth daily with brush, floss, antiseptic mouth wash. daily
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Amount: $1,275.00 not covered by insurance Don\'t be so angry at dentists
Posted by: Anthonytw86 in Orlando, FL.Purchased: May, 2009
Which Tooth: First molarType of Crown: Porcelain
For all those getting screwed, make sure you read articles on selecting a dentist. You need to go in, look around, ask about the practice, patients, and prices before you opt to make them YOUR dentist. My dentist and the complete staff are VERY good, caring, and open about everything. There should be almost NO pressure in most circumstances. Realize also Mexico is cheaper because the cost of living is cheaper. US dentists aren\'t trying to screw you, but their living (and the staff they pay) cost significantly more. Finally, before you opt to get your teeth pulled, realize you lose significant bone mass in your jaw when you do this, even if you get an implant immediately after. This is why most dentists will urge you to get a root canal and crown to save the tooth if it is possible (and it\'s usually cheaper and healthier than pulling and getting an implant or a bridge).

Anyway, just make sure you find a dentist who discloses ALL the procedures and prices BEFORE any operation. All my dentists have because I do my research first.
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Amount: $1,000.00 not covered by insurance 1 Crown
Posted by: bd1724 in Chicago, IL.Purchased: May, 2009
Which Tooth: Back MolarType of Crown: Porcelain
I got a crown on my second to last top molar, and the total cost was $1900. My insurance only covered $900. This wouldn\'t be such bad news if I didn\'t need to get another one. $2000 of unexpected expense is a bit much so I\'m going to be shopping around for my second crown. The dentist that I went to was good, but also located downtown Chicago. It sounds like offices that aren\'t located right downtown charge quite a bit less.
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Amount: $1,498.00 not covered by insurance Crown and build-up
Posted by: Carroll Helm in Charlotte, NC.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: Beside canie rearType of Crown: porcelin
Best not to let dentists know you have dental insurance. It's like blood for Pirana or Great White Shark! I know very few people who are worth $1500 an hour. They make shirnks look like social workers.
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Amount: $800.00 not covered by insurance Crown
Posted by: Sucker in Chicago, IL.Purchased: July, 2009
Which Tooth: MolarType of Crown: Porcelain fused to non-precious metal
I went to my regular dentist at Northwestern Hospital & had an filing replaced with a crown - the cost, $1,200.00, of which my insurance would only pay $400.00 (since Delta Dental indicated my Dentist charged $400.00 over the approved rate for Crown). My out-of-pocket for a standard crown was $800.00 - this just seems out-rageous. I plan on having any other teeth requiring work to just be pulled out or else find a new dentist with reasonable rates....
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Amount: $3,500.00 not covered by insurance Veneer's /Crown's
Posted by: Rhonda in Garland, TX.Purchased: June, 2005
Which Tooth: 6 Front VeenersType of Crown: Veneer
I went to monarc dental and was talked into veneer's , since then I haven't been able to keep them on, so they changed one to a crown works great but now we are gonna have to go in and do the others crowns . I am telling you after the teeth are shaved down and you have already spent the first part believe me they are gonna get more. I have been fighting with Monarc Dental for 4 years.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Crowns
Posted by: girly in Canby, CA.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: don\'t knowType of Crown: porcelin?
I am a student with no income. I just went to a new dentist for a check up and was told I need three caps and two fillings (each inbetween two teeth) I just abut fell over when they said each one would cost 6,833.00 each! And I need 3! I onlt paid 7500 for my last car! Help! Is this average? Is there better options?
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Amount: $8,570.00 not covered by insurance implants and crowns
Posted by: Mining City Smile in butte, MT.Purchased: August, 2009
Which Tooth: 3 left side molarsType of Crown: implants and crowns
My regular dentist is an ace, also the dentist doing the implants has an excelent-quality work- reputation. I still had second and third thoughts about spending over 10000.00 (with the 1500.00 from insurance) on three teeth.
After reading some of the other comments and the costs, I have another perspective. However,I still reel over the cost.
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Amount: $815.00 not covered by insurance Crown
Posted by: ckB in Norman, OK.Purchased: August, 2009
Which Tooth: Upper Back MolarType of Crown: gold
For at least the past 10 years I have had bi-annual cleanings/xrays for $5 at a dental hygiene college so what a shock yesterday to go back to my regular dentist and pay $815 for a crown & x-ray. Porcelaine was the same as gold.
With my mouth wide open she explained what the broken upper molar needed & before she proceeded I asked the cost or it would not have been given to me and the shock would have come as I checked out when they demanded payment in full before receiving the permanent crown.
I have had orthodontic & root canal work done at the dental school here, but they do not do crowns.
Quite a few years ago I called around to at least a dozen dentists about some dental work I needed and prices only varied by 5 bucks or so. Wow...where\'s the free enterprise system, competition!!
I get my eyeglasses in Germany & they laugh at our complicated system. Think I am going to check out the dentists the next time I am there.
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Amount: $1,100.00 not covered by insurance Crown
Posted by: a user in Arlington HTS, IL.Purchased: August, 2009
Which Tooth: 19Type of Crown: Porcelain
I had my tooth filled a couple years ago but the filling cracked. A piece fell out when i ate breakfast and then a larger piece fell out when i had cake a couple hours later. I have no insurance so i have to pay out of pocket. Not sure why it was so expensive, my dad had a crown put in by the same dentist 3yrs before and his was only 500. I'm a college student and I just moved into my own apartmetment so this bill really hurts
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Amount: $2,500.00 not covered by insurance Crowns
Posted by: Iangreenelee in Knoxville, TN.Purchased: August, 2009
Which Tooth: 1 bridge, 2 right side molarsType of Crown: Porcelain
I guess all in all, 5 crowns for $3000 isn\'t too bad. My dentist was running a special and knocked off $100 for each crown. It would have been $3500. Insurance only paid $1500 of that, so I think I will be stuck with and extra $1500.

Wow. When did Dentist bills go up so much? My dentist made $3000 for roughly two hours work.
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Amount: $18.00 not covered by insurance pretty smile?
Posted by: inpain in surprise, AZ.Purchased: September, 2009
Which Tooth: allType of Crown: porcelain and implants
I now have 3 dentists...an endodonist to perform the 2 root canals and 1 restoration...an oral surgeon to perform 3 implants and extract an abscessed tooth...a regular dentist to cap all teeth when finished. I\\\'m sure the quote of 18K does not include the endodonist nor oral surgeon. He dropped 3K off for casy paying customer. I paid 1/3 down today. I\\\'m not sure if this is a good price. Wondering what anyone else thinks??? This quote is mainly for about 21 porcelean caps.
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Amount: $230.00 not covered by insurance Crown replaced in Piura, Peru
Posted by: US dentists are a BIG SCAM in Piura, Peru, Other.Purchased: September, 2009
Which Tooth: Upper IncisorType of Crown: Porcelain over metal
I was quoted $1900.00 to replace a 30-yr old crown due to a broken tooth in my teens, reason was the gum had receded. I was on vacation in Peru and walked into this dentists office, she saw me right away and took x-rays and impressions, cut off the old crown, put on a temp, and told me to come back THE NEXT DAY for the permanent one. Came back the next day and she fitted the new crown and permanently cemented it in. Excellent experience and the crown looks wonderful for only $230.00
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Amount: $6,042.50 not covered by insurance Great Dentist
Posted by: BW in Portland, OR.Purchased: October, 2009
Which Tooth: 6,11,3,14,18,31,5,12,21,28,4,20,29Type of Crown: Gold, Porcelain Fused to Metal
I have been reading so many bad reports that I decided to post a good one. My dentist is so honest that he wouldn\'t think of charging more than what is fair. I\'m having work done on 13 teeth, 2 porcelain fused to metal crowns, 4 gold crowns and 7 posterior composite fillings to replace old fillings. Now, from what I have been reading this would be like a 20,000.00 job. I\'m very fortunate that my insurance coverage is 2000.00 per year and by splitting it between the last quarter of 2009 and the first quarter of 2010 I will have 4000.00 covered by insurance. His total charge is 7725.00 My total out of pocket expense will be 3725.00. That\'s an average of 286.53 per tooth. Not bad in dental dollars. If you need a great dentist in Portland look up Macadam Dental, Dr. Kevin Morrish. He\'s younger than I am so I plan on never searching out another dentist in my life.
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Amount: $3,000.00 not covered by insurance $3000 For a crown
Posted by: tgjhgkgkgb in Houston, TX.Purchased: October, 2009
Which Tooth: MolarType of Crown: Porcelin
Teeth are beginning to be like a luxury
mainly for rich people since they are so
expensive to maintain. Even with insurance
you can end up paying most of the bill out
of your pocket.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Crowns and bridges
Posted by: Ricky one in Rochester, NY.Purchased: October, 2009
Which Tooth: frontType of Crown: bridge
Basically the dental worlod of today is outrageous with there costs. I thought Dr. were high and I worked in a hospital to see for myself. All new dr\'s goal is to become a millionaire by age 30. now I see dentists are even worse. My wife needs a bridge but for now having her existinfg crown reglued is good for now, but the dentist continues to glue with ttemporary glue that doe not last a week. And he is pressuring her to do the bridge. She is trying other dentistst. They are all charging large amounts of money for procedures. The bad economy has forced people to forgo dental appointments and they are not making the money they used to make. So in turn they are not realy caring what is happening to people and are looking out for Number 1. They are making people suffer until they conform to what they charge. This is going on all over the Country. Watch out people, always ask the dentist the cost, and if they wwill not tell you then do not let them do anything until they do.
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Amount: $1,500.00 not covered by insurance Dental Insurance
Posted by: a user in Austin, TX.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: any/allType of Crown:
I just want to say that many of us/you have posted about insurance maxing at $1500 per year and the cost of a crown is about $1000+. I have Aetna Dental and there is NO MAX per year. I pay $64 per month for my family of 4. It covers all cleanings/exams at NO CHARGE/NO DEDUCTIBLE. Do the math on that! Just thought some of you may want to check it out.
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Amount: $1,300.00 not covered by insurance crown and rool canal
Posted by: Delta Dental in miami lakes, FL.Purchased: September, 2009
Which Tooth: back rightType of Crown: Porcelin
DELTA DENTAL PPO only cover $1500.00 per year. Total cost $2800.00. out of pocket 1300.00..........what a joke
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Amount: $14,500.00 not covered by insurance about 16000 for 13 crowns!
Posted by: johnson jin in New York, NY.Purchased: October, 2009
Which Tooth: bottomType of Crown: GOLDEN
i went to a dentist for the first time and the dentist said i needed 13 crowns (i picked golden) and 4 fillings. the price was 16000! my insurance covered 1500? I MEAN WTF!!!! im in debt now using my credit card and MAN im almost homeless! i sold my car and belongings and i still live in a house! wow im so lucky
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Amount: $1,200.00 not covered by insurance Cost of Crowns
Posted by: Polly in Los Angeles, CA.Purchased: November, 2009
Which Tooth: upper last molerType of Crown: crown-por fuse high noble mlt
I went on-line to compare the cost of one crown with what my new dentist is charging me. My previous dentist charged $800-$for one crown within the last 5 years. This new dentist is charging $1200.00 which seemed outrageous to me until I found this site. I am going to see if I can be offered a less expensive type of crown since it is not visible. Wow dentistry has truly become a luxury.
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