Going to dentist, have to pay cash- Need to know how much I should pay

krazyace5 · #1 11-02-2006, 11:38 PM

Any dentists in here? I want to get a fair deal and not get ripped. Are there any sites that have average prices?

Thanks

Diecast321 · #2 11-02-2006, 11:38 PM

millions

Klompy · #3 11-02-2006, 11:39 PM

tell us what you have to get done and you'll get some better answers

krazyace5 · #4 11-02-2006, 11:41 PM

I know I need a filling replaced that fell out, I also think I might need a root canal, maybe just a filling but won't know til I see the dentist.

canis582 · #5 11-02-2006, 11:44 PM

Poor people don't deserve medical treatment.

krazyace5 · #6 11-03-2006, 12:42 AM

I found this site, don't know how accurate it is but something to start with.

http://www.bracesinfo.com/dentalcosts/

TheMetetron · #7 11-03-2006, 01:30 AM

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I found this site, don't know how accurate it is but something to start with.

http://www.bracesinfo.com/dentalcosts/

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That site seems about right, maybe a little low for most things.

Guyon · #8 11-03-2006, 01:49 AM

Should be ~ 100 bucks for visit, cleaning, and some x-rays.

If you need fillings, should be between 100-200 a tooth.

If you have to pay at once, go for the over.

Also, ask for as many free samples of toothpaste that has bioavailable calcium as possible.

scotchnrocks · #9 11-03-2006, 01:59 AM

My insurance sent me a copy from my last visit about a month ago. Cleaning, exam, and x-rays was $255.

Howard Beale · #10 11-03-2006, 06:02 AM

Maybe you live near a dental school clinic ( like this one.) That should be a lot cheaper than a regular dentist.