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average 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)
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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