1 /5 J-: Others have said it… but kind of scammy. I had a crown come off. It’s a crown that came off 6 months ago. The price to repair it at a normal dentist, walk in, with no appointment was $30. Here they started with “we don’t accept insurance”. That’s fine… But they continued, “The initial consultation is $139 and then they’ll determine any other charges needed. What’s the problem?”
I said, “I just need glue. This came off (showed the crown), and I simply need it glued back on.”
She said, “Oh. I think that starts at $300.”
So, the base for $.60 worth of glue and 5 minutes effort is $440. Base… I’m sure they’d find a way to con more into it than that with X-rays, preparation, etc. I was walking into a $1,000 morning.
So be warned. They exist off of trying to take advantage of people who are in emergency scenarios where they’re more likely to agree to absurd costs for treatment.