Replacing A Large Crown

[SkyRider]

My dentist said my lower molar crown needs to be replaced. I ask him how much it would cost. He simply said we will "work out the payment".

How expensive is a crown replacement?

 

[seth gecko]

Maybe he has some "alternate" form of payment in mind for you?

 

[Mod100]

Every situation is different but one to two thousand will be the price.

 

[oldjones]

A principled healthcare provider would want you to choose the best option for your health, not for your pocketbook. After that's settled, then the matter of money can be dealt with, and if nothing else works the decision can be re-visited.

Two things to remember: It's your health, and not all healthcare providers are principled.

 

[maverick]

depends on the crown material. but your looking around the 1200 to 2000 range

 

[John Galt 2012]

All this talk of Crowns. I suppose that would make the first 5 posts be about shilling.


yes, that dates me back a ways.


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[oldjones]

And any minute danmand will tell us crowned head are all parasites. But he'll still be wrong.

 

[Aardvark154]

And any minute danmand will tell us crowned head are all parasites. But he'll still be wrong.

Here I was resisting the temptation :biggrin1:

 

[blackrock13]

I wonder if he's setting you up for an implant, costing ~$3000+ and a few months of discomfort..

 

[blackrock13]

Here I was resisting the temptation :biggrin1:

I've decided to play nice for now, but I can't be responsible for the thoughts/jokes going through my mind.

 

[SkyRider]

I wonder if he's setting you up for an implant, costing ~$3000+ and a few months of discomfort..

No, no implant. I had my first of two appointments yesterday. He removed the existing crown (really uncomfortable), cleaned and filled the cavity underneath and put on a temporary crown. The next appointment is to install the permanent crown. Again, he wouldn't tell me the cost, saying to wait until the job is done.

 

[Honeybeeisfree]

No, no implant. I had my first of two appointments yesterday. He removed the existing crown (really uncomfortable), cleaned and filled the cavity underneath and put on a temporary crown. The next appointment is to install the permanent crown. Again, he wouldn't tell me the cost, saying to wait until the job is done.

Doesn't sound right, most dentists will tell you the price up front. Is this covered by insurance?

The cost of 1 porcelain crown, no metal ranges between 900-1500$ in Canada...while he sends your mold to China, his cost for the crown itself is around $100 + shipping.

 

[dr tongue]

My dentist said my lower molar crown needs to be replaced. I ask him how much it would cost. He simply said we will "work out the payment".

How expensive is a crown replacement?

I needed 3 crowns and was quoted "a special price" of $2400. I went to the Faculty of Dentistry on Elm St, and had a complete restoration including xrays cleaning scaling 3 fillings and the 3 crowns for $1500. All work is monitored by dentists with many years experience, and they are VERY thorough. Very pleased with the outcome.

 

[Pleezerwell]

I needed 3 crowns and was quoted "a special price" of $2400. I went to the Faculty of Dentistry on Elm St, and had a complete restoration including xrays cleaning scaling 3 fillings and the 3 crowns for $1500. All work is monitored by dentists with many years experience, and they are VERY thorough. Very pleased with the outcome.

Well, you are dr tongue. Surely that gets you special treatment.

PW

 

[LKD]

that just means the dentist will milk your insurance off every penny they can, however little or much. You don't have to worry about paying a cent

 

[SkyRider]

Is this covered by insurance?

No insurance as I am currently an independent contractor.

 

[dsl001]

I just had my upper molar replaced with crown, and it cost $1500,

 

[FatOne]

Again, he wouldn't tell me the cost, saying to wait until the job is done.

Run.

 

[LKD]

Run.

yup, RUN! since he doesn't have insurance

 

[peter4025]

No insurance as I am currently an independent contractor.

Run, run. No Insurance, no upfront quote, he will overcharge you.