Re: Are These Fees Too High?

Patient wrote:

"Mark & Steven Bornfeld" <bornfeldmung@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:HtZ8h.4218$_x3.3810@xxxxxxxxxxx

Patient wrote:


I realize every case is a bit different but does this fee sound very high? I had intended to get a lot of work done-replace crowns, bridges etc but while figuring out with the dentist(new) the best way of going it about it I thought I would have him do 1 tooth which needs immediate attention. This would have no effect on the other work so I thought he could get started. It's an upper central incisor that had a small post and crown that had come out. His job would be to clean out any decay, insert another post and place a temporary crown which would later be replaced by a permanent one when we decided on things like matching shade etc when the others were removed and recrowned. Anyway when discussing price he said that the post and core buildup would be $500. and a permanent crown $1450. Let's assume they are both high gold core. Isn't this a high price?


For me in rustic Brooklyn this is very high. For Dr. Fancypants on W. 57th Street this is a pretty normal fee.


I don't even think there the fees would be as high. I'm from a very wealthy area,Greenwich, and this would be high. BTW, where I am now is a good area but it's nothing like before and I'd have to say that his expenses would have to be 1/4 of what a 5th Ave dentist's would be so I find it all very perculiar. I went to another dentist in the same area who I know is among the top implant surgeons and these things like crowns etc (done by another dentist in the office) are like $900 apiece. So I guess I won't be using this guy. And no his office isn't even close to being a Dr. Fancypants and is in fact a bit dowdy and unkept. I only went to him because he's been around a long time but perhaps the guy is too old. I think I'll choose a guy about 40 because at that age he's experienced but is still young and fit enough to concentrate on the work.


I can assure you that $1400 for a crown in Manhattan is not unusual at all, and $900 is on the low side for Brooklyn. Of course managed care fees are less.


Steve








Steve

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Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001





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http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001
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