Re: fair charge for dental work?

[[quote:bcb7455dd6] I would suggest that you get another opinion
from another dentist, as well as discuss the fees in detail with the
present
dentist. When a patient is spending a significant amount of money
for
dental care, I would think that the dentist would be more than happy
to
explain the fee in as much detail as you require; if not, I'd
consider
finding another dentist.[/quote:bcb7455dd6]


Thank you for advice. It would be nice to get 2nd and even 3rd
opininon. But it's not like shopping for shoes. Appointments,
waiting in the office, broken partial in the mouth, and have to go to
work too. Besides, I don't think dentists appreciate patients that
come to the office to get an estimate, without actually getting work
done. It's obviously inconveniet and time consuming for all involved.
The office manager spelled out all services and prices to me. I
realize, it's not cheap to run the business. And I don't mind to pay
for services rendered. I just would like to know what is fair price
for instance for Captek crown? Is $900 too much, too little or just
right ?

Thank you all for the replies, hope to see more.

P.S.

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