Re: Are These Fees Too High?


"Mark & Steven Bornfeld" <bornfeldmung@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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.








Steve

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


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  • Re: Are These Fees Too High?
    ... had intended to get a lot of work done-replace crowns, bridges etc but while figuring out with the dentistthe best way of going it about it I thought I would have him do 1 tooth which needs immediate attention. ... 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. ... Let's assume they are both high gold core. ... Isn't this a high price? ...
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