calNgary Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 As anyone had a crown done lately and if so how much was it? Ive just been to the dentist (i would rather have been going through labour!) and was quoted $4000 for 2 x crowns on back teeth, 1 x large tooth extration, 1 x small tooth extraction and 2 fillings. I had a crown last year and it was around $1300 i think so i didnt think this price was too bad. I was also told to put it on a payment plan as it costs no extra so paid a few hundred there and then and the rest is $50 pr week direct debit until paid. The crown order is now done by 3d scanner which was fascinating to see it take the pictures and create a copy of your teeth on the screen and much better than the ''play dough' bunged in your mouth that they previosuly used. Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbeat Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 That does sound quite reasonable, my dentist charges $1600 for a crown. I've been gradually having my horrible NHS amalgam fillings replaced and some have required crowns as there is so little tooth left - only 3 left to do . It's taken a lot of courage to get this far..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbpom Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 On 20/01/2018 at 13:57, calNgary said: As anyone had a crown done lately and if so how much was it? I was quoted $3000 for root canal, then another $3000 for a crown on that tooth., so $4000 for the work you've mentioned sounds reasonable. On 20/01/2018 at 14:47, Drumbeat said: That does sound quite reasonable, my dentist charges $1600 for a crown. I've been gradually having my horrible NHS amalgam fillings replaced and some have required crowns as there is so little tooth left - only 3 left to do . It's taken a lot of courage to get this far..... I so get it. I'm going though something similar after too many years of avoiding the dentist and some really bad orthodontic work when I was a teen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 26 minutes ago, Melbpom said: I was quoted $3000 for root canal, then another $3000 for a crown on that tooth., so $4000 for the work you've mentioned sounds reasonable. I so get it. I'm going though something similar after too many years of avoiding the dentist and some really bad orthodontic work when I was a teen. He offered root canal on my back tooth but i just said take it out.. I'm a wuss hate the dentist and am still 'feeling'' it today nearly a week later. lol Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libbye Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I can't believe how much you have to pay for the dentist! I've just calculated the difference between here (France) and Aus and it translates to nearly $700 difference. We have a tiny portion paid by private insurance (called mutuelle) and a small proportion contributed by the medical service. I had forgotten how expensive it is and my husband reminded me of how many thousands of dollars we had to paid over time. No wonder years ago so many had all their teeth removed.! Still my comments don't help as it is as it is. We can have insurance to cover dental work but the cost is prohibitive to us, as aussie pensioners living overseas) we cannot afford it. nor could we in Aus by the sound of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Yes it is expensive. Pays to take care of your teeth. For people who can't afford it there is a dental clinic which offers dental treatment at a reduced cost. The Children and Adult's Dental Service provides a wide range of dental services for children including relief of pain, restorative and preventative services, and maintenance of dental health. Adult dental services include emergency dental care, general dental care and dentures. Bit like the NHS but not free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 It also pays to call around, a few years back someone quoted me $3,000 for a root canal, I called another dentist and it was $1,200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libbye Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 same here. seems dentists are the same anywhere in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libbye Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 5 hours ago, Toots said: Yes it is expensive. Pays to take care of your teeth. For people who can't afford it there is a dental clinic which offers dental treatment at a reduced cost. The Children and Adult's Dental Service provides a wide range of dental services for children including relief of pain, restorative and preventative services, and maintenance of dental health. Adult dental services include emergency dental care, general dental care and dentures. Bit like the NHS but not free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 7 hours ago, The Pom Queen said: It also pays to call around, a few years back someone quoted me $3,000 for a root canal, I called another dentist and it was $1,200. I had a root canal just before coming to Tassie. All up it was $700 and that was in Sydney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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