Straight Teeth in Less Time
Need A Dental Crown? Learn How To Save Money When Getting One
Lois Murray
If you need a root canal done, you may be surprised at how much it can cost. While the root canal itself can cost between $900-$2,000, the cost of the porcelain crown to cover the tooth can actually cost more than the root canal. Thankfully, there are ways to save money on your dental crown if the cost is out of your budget.
Dental Care Plans
If you already have dental insurance, a large cost of a dental crown may be covered. For those that do not have dental insurance, you can use a dental care plan instead.
Dental care plans aren't insurance policies, but membership plans that you pay an annual or monthly fee for. The dentists that accept the plan will charge a lower cost for dental procedures, but you will be limited to the dentists that you can see from a list of providers. They are much more straightforward than insurance policies, as you simply pay the reduced rate for the procedure.
Dental Schools
Visiting a dental school is a great way to save money on almost any dental procedure. Students need to work on actual patients, and in exchange, you will get a deep discount on the procedure that you need.
You can feel assured that the work you have done is supervised by an actual dentist, so your dental procedure is not completely in the hands of a student. The biggest downside is that having procedures done at a dental school can take much longer than going to an actual dentist. It is a learning experience, so students will work slowly, and have their work frequently inspected before continuing. Visiting a dental school is definitely not something you can schedule during your lunch break.
Alternative Materials
One of the most expensive types of crowns is one that is made entirely out of porcelain. They cost $1,430 on average due to the materials and time needed to install an all porcelain crown. The crown will look natural due to the color, with it blending in with your teeth. These are great for front teeth that need a crown, but you may want a cheaper material for a rear molar that not many people will ever see.
Gold alloy metal crowns cost an average of $822, and porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are even cheaper at $618. If the look of the crown is not important due to the placement in your mouth, you can cut your costs in half by using an alternate material.
Follow these tips, and you will not have to pay full price for your dental crown. For more information, contact a company like Mission Dental Center.
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I had braces when I was a kid. Back then, you had to wear those metal wires and rubber bands for what seemed like forever. When I saw that my child’s teeth were going to be crooked like mine, I was dreading the years of braces and orthodontist appointments and limited diets that I saw stretching ahead of us. I was pleased to find out that braces today are very different from braces when I was a kid. They don’t need to be worn for nearly as long, and they aren’t as intrusive, either. My daughter got braces that can barely be seen, and she can remove them when she eats, so she doesn’t have to give up her favorite foods. I was so impressed that I started a blog to talk about modern day tooth straightening techniques. Braces have come a long way.