Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 I think it probably depends on where you are. But I am certain, and I am also facing the prospect of four porcelain crowns right up front, on top, that this is not something I'd want to take the low bid on. My dentist told me about $600 each, I think. Ouch! I am still trying to figure out the possible alternatives, but I fear that decay in one tooth that has had a root canal will eliminate my choice. Of course, insurance should at least help pay for that one. I live in relatively low-cost Alabama, though. If I were in L.A., I suspect, it would be considerably pricier, or in N.Y. Best, Cammie > Hi All, > I know it probably varies by area but what do you think is a > reasonable cost for having a tooth crowned these days??? > I have to have quite a few redone and just got the shocking news from > my dentist that the charge is $915per crown... > I know it's been a few years since I have had crowns done but i > recall them being more like $650. I wonder if I should find a new > dentist. Thanks for any input!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Thanks Cammie, I phoned around my area and got some quotes as low as $775 but those were for porcelan with metal base, not gold base... I don't know if that really makes any difference in how it holds up ... I also found out that I will get a better deal by going to an in- network dentist ... that wasn't an issue before cause my two dental plans always coordinated to 100% anyway... but this time the charges will be more than my yearly allowed amount so I have to try to stretch the dollars... Thanks for you reply! > > Hi All, > > I know it probably varies by area but what do you think is a > > reasonable cost for having a tooth crowned these days??? > > I have to have quite a few redone and just got the shocking news > from > > my dentist that the charge is $915per crown... > > I know it's been a few years since I have had crowns done but i > > recall them being more like $650. I wonder if I should find a new > > dentist. Thanks for any input!! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 $915 is not bad in California these days. Here in Nevada, where things are cheaper, there is a place of admittedly high quality adheasive restorations (crown alternatives) they simply charge 1,200.00 per tooth flat! > Hi All, > I know it probably varies by area but what do you think is a > reasonable cost for having a tooth crowned these days??? > I have to have quite a few redone and just got the shocking news from > my dentist that the charge is $915per crown... > I know it's been a few years since I have had crowns done but i > recall them being more like $650. I wonder if I should find a new > dentist. Thanks for any input!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Hi Valeri, Yikes, $1200 per tooth is incredible... what materials are they using for those crowns??? linda > > Hi All, > > I know it probably varies by area but what do you think is a > > reasonable cost for having a tooth crowned these days??? > > I have to have quite a few redone and just got the shocking news > from > > my dentist that the charge is $915per crown... > > I know it's been a few years since I have had crowns done but i > > recall them being more like $650. I wonder if I should find a new > > dentist. Thanks for any input!! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Hubby paid about $450 for his crown in the summer.... that was his 50% the insurance paid the other half Carin _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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