Dental Crowns
This is just my opinion, but I do know that 'good' dentists are not critical of another dentist's work or recommendations. A great dentist will make the absolute best course of treatment and present it in a way that says...this is what I feel is your best treatment, but it is always up to you, the patient. That is what we did in our office in PA.
Also, there are a lot of factors that are part of the cost of the crown. What you need to know is that there are several metals that are components used by a lab. There is a base metal, a noble metal, high-noble metal, titanium....and now all-ceramic. And within the ceramics, there are choices as well. The lab that is used is important. Another factor in the cost is what it pays for in the office. You want a quality dentist, a quality hygienist that educates you, and you want that office to have quality office staff as well.
If you think that just because your insurance plan values a crown on $600, please know that the insurance company really doesn't care if you have a crown or extraction. They would rather pay for the extraction, period.
Just remember that you need to value your dentition because it has to last you a long time here in TV.
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