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    Aug 2, 2012, 07:22 AM
    Help! Can not afford a crown after my root canal!
    Hello,

    I just had a Root Canal done on my number #15 tooth on Tuesday. My insurance coverage is now wiped out for the year. I can not afford $1300 out of pocket for a crown. What other options do I have? My sister-in-law is a dental assistant and tells me I should ask for a permanent filling instead of a crown. Will my dentist do this, or look at me like,"Oh, so you are now a Qualified Dentist?"

    Just really need to know how urgent it is to get the crown or filling. I want to be financially prepared.

    Thanks
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    Aug 2, 2012, 08:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by stephthegreat View Post
    Hello,

    I just had a Root Canal done on my number #15 tooth on Tuesday. My insurance coverage is now wiped out for the year. I can not afford $1300 out of pocket for a crown. What other options do I have? My sister-in-law is a dental assitant and tells me I should ask for a permanent filling instead of a crown. Will my dentist do this, or look at me like,"Oh, so you are now a Qualified Dentist?"

    Just really need to know how urgent it is to get the crown or filling. I want to be financially prepared.

    Thanks

    Have you asked the Dentist about your options?
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    Aug 2, 2012, 12:33 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by JudyKayTee View Post
    Have you asked the Dentist about your options?
    No, I have not been back or called yet. I wanted to research and get some opinions first. I hate going into a situuation like this not knowing what I can and can't do.
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    Aug 2, 2012, 12:36 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by stephthegreat View Post
    No, I have not been back or called yet. I wanted to research and get some opinions first. I hate going into a situuation like this not knowing what I can and can't do.

    I know - some years ago I had a very similar situation and the Dentist suggested that a post and implant would be less expensive than a root canal and crown. As it happened he "allowed" me to make payments so I DID have the root canal and crown.

    Honestly, I think the words "ha ha" should appear everywhere after the words "dental insurance."
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    Aug 2, 2012, 01:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by JudyKayTee View Post
    I know - some years ago I had a very similar situation and the Dentist suggested that a post and implant would be less expensive than a root canal and crown. As it happened he "allowed" me to make payments so I DID have the root canal and crown.

    Honestly, I think the words "ha ha" should appear everywhere after the words "dental insurance."
    So true, and also a little picture of Nelson from the Simpsons saying it!

    Thanks for the help, I will ask my dentist about paying it over a plan. They are very reasonable.

    Thanks!
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    Aug 2, 2012, 01:52 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by stephthegreat View Post
    So true, and also a little picture of Nelson from the Simpsons saying it!

    Thanks for the help, I will ask my dentist about paying it over a plan. They are very reasonable.

    Thanks!

    No problem - laughing.
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    Aug 2, 2012, 03:16 PM
    I have had a couple of root canals where I did not have a crown installed. It was filled as your sister-in -law suggested. I would imagine it depends upon on the overall condition of the tooth. It's worth asking your dentist if this is an alternative.
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    Aug 2, 2012, 04:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by pmvislusky View Post
    I have had a couple of root canals where I did not have a crown installed. It was filled as your sister-in -law suggested. I would imagine it depends upon on the overall condition of the tooth. It's worth asking your dentist if this is an alternative.
    Yes, I will do that, Thanks!
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