Unfortunately, I'm going to need a lot of work done (approx. $3,464 in total). I didn't qualify for credit care and i'm paying out of pocket for anything not covered by my insurance. I'm a full time college student and only make about $25k each year so times are a bit tough for me. I need fillings, 1 extraction, 1 root canal. I want to know if i'm being overcharged or if there are any other options that can be suggested to me?
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I am not sure why you would need another crown after the root canal. Typically, a small access hole is made for the root canal procedure. Once completed, it is filled with a composite leaving the crown intact. If your case is unique and a new crown is recommended, then I would...
Dear ma6one:Sorry to hear of your pain. However, you must go back to your dentist. It is unacceptable for a new crown to be ground down to the metal. That means that when the records were taken for the crown they were off.Do not accept this work as final. It should be removed and a new, new,...
It's possible to bond that tooth again to try for a better color match, but there is such a large composite filling there now that I don't think it's worth it long term. More bonding might work for a while, but at some point I think that tooth will need a crown.
