How Much Does a Dental Crown Cost?

Cost is always a concern for dental patients. Usually, what they are really asking is "Will I get Value and Quality for the Price being charged. If they strongly feel the Quality and Service are appropriate with the fee, there is not a problem. Fees range tremendously with the Value and Quality built into the service received and the final end product - a beautiful smile. 

The average cost in the bay area is around $800-1400 depending upon type and material of the crown.

Dental Crowns can vary tremendously depending on various factors such as the area you live in, the experience of the dental provider and the quality of the materials used.  Crowns can be fabricated from all porcelain some of which can be reinforced with a zirconia core (very strong and in some cases guaranteed for over 5 years by the dental lab), porcelain fused to gold, and porcelain to metal.  The average cost in Orange County ranges from about $700 to $2000.  Another... more

I have seen crown fees from $400 to over $3000 depending on the type of crown and area of the country. Wherever you live, I would be very cautious of crowns at the low end of the price range for your area. Often these are porcelain fused to metal crowns which contain nickel instead of a precious metal such as gold. The issue with nickel is that many people, particularly women, are allergic to it. This increases the chances of problems later on. These types of crowns are also frequently... more

The cost of a crown depends on the city where you will have the treatment done.  It may also depend on the material the crown is made of.  Crowns can be gold, porcelain, or a combination of porcelain and metal. The type of material will affect the cost of the crown that the dentist  In Houston, crowns range from  1000 to 2500 for veneers and crowns.  The price of crowns can be related to the cost of the lab.  The better the lab material, the greater the... more

The cost of a dental crown can run anywhere  from $550 to $3,000.  Sounds crazy doesn't it ?  You need to look at this from the patient's point of view and not the dentist.  You have no insurance and you will be bearing the entire cost. I would research your dentist and make sure that he has experience.  I would ask him what type of crown he recommends. He should be able to offer you more than one type of crown. Prices differ because of the material... more

There could be MANY different answers. Fees vary based on care, skill and judgement of the Dr, geography (Manhattan fees will be different than Memphis), insurance participation, facility amenities, etc... Some offices use labs in china so the costs are lower (with unpredictable quality). Some offices offer cash discounts if paid in full prior to beginning treatment. Suffice to say, you CAN find fees ranging from $400 to $2000 per crown. It would be up to you in what you want, as you usually more

The cost for a dental crown can vary tremendously. This is due to several variables, including: the laboratory fee (from $69 - $500), the office's overhead, the time that the office dedicates to your appoinment, and your doctor's investment in training. Because of this, the fee for a crown can vary from $900 - $1900. You have to decide the level of quality that you are willing to pay for. The fee you pay will affect the appearance and life expectancy of the crown, as well as the effect... more

Hi! In my office crowns are currently $1800 each (May '11).  My practice is in NYC. This is for a ditigally scanned LAVA crown, with CAD/CAM zirconia coping, and hand-made outter porcelain by my very qualified and experienced porcelain technician.  Everything is made in America. Hope this helps. Steve