Charge to reset a crown?

Question

Is it standard for the same dentist that installed the crown to charge a patient to re-set a crown after 4 months? The crown came off while eating a plain piece of chocolate (Hershey's), and the secretary said that's considered a "sticky" piece of candy and it would cost $95.

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

It is unusual to be charged a fee to recement a crown that has only been on for 4 months. In my office I only charge after 3 years. Every dentist has their own policy. I would discuss your concerns with the dentist.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:Different offices have varying policies.  Normally there would not be a charge to recement a crown that was done by the same dentist recently.  Best,Dr. Maddahi

Ana Brightleaf, DMD (retired) · Answer

It is unusual to be charged a fee to recement a crown that has only been on for 4 months. In my office I only charge after 5 years.

Charge to reset a crown?

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