Need 3 crowns done ;( should i get insurance or go straight to a dentist
Need 3 crowns done ;( should i get insurance or go straight to a dentist
Added: October 16, 2007 - 3:55 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Hollywood, CA
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Case Summary
Broken Tooth
Crown
Teeth: 1,15,17
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 3 months ago
Last Cleaning: 3 months ago
Case Description
I need work done...i don't know if i should get insurance or go straight through a dentist office...i want a reasonable price and a good place to go..i dont' want any metal teeth...i was recommend to go to a dental school...but are they cheaper, the same and are the as proficient as a regular dentist...i need to be able to make payments...I will not be able to cover it all at once...please help..I need advice...Thanks!!!
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Reply: Need 3 crowns done ;( should i get insurance or go straight to a dentist
added: October 16, 2007 - 4:44 PM
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YOU CAN CALL MY OFFICE ,SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION APPOINTMENT ,WE WILL WORK FOR YOU ,WE HAVE NO INTEREST PAYMENT PLAN
Reply: Need 3 crowns done ;( should i get insurance or go straight to a dentist
added: October 16, 2007 - 6:36 PM
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Hi, to answer your question if you get a reasonable insurance you might be able to have them cover more than half of the cost of treatment. My office will honor those fees if you are a candidate, so please email me at info@finessedentalcare.com with what you need and we will compare having insurance and not having it, and your cost for both!
Reply: Need 3 crowns done ;( should i get insurance or go straight to a dentist
added: October 16, 2007 - 9:27 PM
Cost Estimate: $if you want 10/10 call my office and we will talk.
getting insurance is not going to get your treatment any cheaper. You are just now paying another middle man. Insurance companies are in the business of making money. they take your premiums and avoid paying out claims, this way they make money. They are not stupid and have been in this business for many years. They know people think they can get something out of them by buying a policy when they need lots of dental work. The policies and insurance practices are designed so that you will not win regardless of what you have heard.If you have good credit you can finance your entire lifetime dental treatment and make payments. This is the best insurance you will find. You enjoy everything now and if everything is taken care of now and properly you will not need major work for the rest of your life. In fact you will pay out your loan and be able to put something aside for a rainy day.Good dentistry cost money. Reasonable price should be representable of the quality of work. What quality of work do you want??? To do things right one must give a lot of attention to detail, if it is not perfect it needs to be redone until it is perfect. All of this envolves a lot of time, materials, excellent high end labs, your patience and all of this is money. So what do you want perfection? 9/10, 8/10, 7/10, 6/10 etc... you decide on the grade you give to the work that should go into your mouth. There are many dentists out there that do sub par work= redos=more money=more loss of teeth.
Reply: Need 3 crowns done ;( should i get insurance or go straight to a dentist
added: October 17, 2007 - 1:47 PM
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Hello:In response to your inquiry, if the teeth are already broken and if it is going to take a long time (a month or so) for you to be covered by a dental insurance, you should have your dental treatment done as soon as possible. As far as treatment cost, there are payment plans and financing available for you.Should you have any further questions, please call us at 626-282-2855 so that we can further assist you.Thanks,Johanna R.Office Manager
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