2 root canals and Crown Cost?? Please help don't want to get ripped off
2 root canals and Crown Cost?? Please help don't want to get ripped off
Added: May 05, 2008 - 9:39 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Washington Dc, Nova, DC
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Case Summary
Root Canal
Crown
Teeth: 15,16
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 4-31-08
Last Cleaning: 5-5-08
Case Description
Hi, i Just went to the dentist. i had really bad pain in tooth #29. Dentist said it was a cracked tooth most likely. He put a temp crown on and this has removed the pain.
After looking at x-rays. He saw that my too molars in the very back left side need root canals. I have insurance but the coverage is minimal. He gave me an estimate of around 4500-6000 for the root canals and crown, temp crown and fillings? Is this reasonable?
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Reply: 2 root canals and Crown Cost?? Please help don't want to get ripped off
added: May 06, 2008 - 3:50 AM
Cost Estimate: $5500
Hi,Unfortunately for you, the estimate provided seems entirely accurate for this area. It may help to realize the cost of not saving these teeth may be significantly higher. For example, two implants in the same area could run you $9000 - $10,000.If the cost is too much to handle, consider financing it like you would with any other major purchase. Companies like Care Credit offer interest free financing up to a year, or consider using one of the low interest credit card offers we all get in the mail.Dentistry, along with most of health care, is not the place to go bargain hunting.Warm regards,Dr. Michael Rogers
Reply: 2 root canals and Crown Cost?? Please help don't want to get ripped off
added: May 06, 2008 - 5:08 AM
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Those fees are reasonable. Try to go to the dentist on a regular basis and your troubles will become less and perhaps you will only need preventative maintenance in the future.
Reply: 2 root canals and Crown Cost?? Please help don't want to get ripped off
added: May 06, 2008 - 5:55 AM
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Fees in this area can vary, but the total fee for a root canal and corresponding restoration can run upwards of $2200 per tooth. Fees for fillings range from $145-250 per tooth, assuming there is no need for a root canal or crown. Depending on how many teeth are involved and exactly how many root canals, fillings, and crowns are involved, the quoted fee amount seems accurate. Good luck
Reply: 2 root canals and Crown Cost?? Please help don't want to get ripped off
added: May 06, 2008 - 6:12 AM
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That is extremely high. We can do it for you approximately 50% less. We have an Insurance Alternative program that will save you thousands. Call and make an appointment for a free consult.Thanks,Office Manager.
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