How do I find reasonable and customary charges for Dental procedures

[twinkletwinkle22]

Because I had expensive dental work pending I looked into insurance including what is available with Medicare and from what I saw insurance coverage would be very limited for root canals and no help for oral surgery.

My dentist gave me several oral surgeons names and I started calling. First one I asked if surgeon was vaxxed and answer was no. Second one was vaxxed and consult was $140. I went there and the future bill was very, very high so I consulted with a third oral surg and again paid $140 and his fees were 60% of first doctor and in addition he had very high praise from patients for his work. Hired him and had first work done 2 days ago, happy with him and associates but holy cow how do people on limited income afford these costs? Paid $2800 and much more expense to come next year.

Neither surgeon would give an estimate without seeing me in person and taking/reviewing Xrays. The $140 consult is not deducted from the dental work cost.

Dental schools may have lower costs.

[toofache32]

Originally Posted by twinkletwinkle22

Neither surgeon would give an estimate without seeing me in person and taking/reviewing Xrays. The $140 consult is not deducted from the dental work cost.

I doubt they can give an accurate estimate without knowing exactly what needs to be done and assessing the difficulty by examining you.

[mattpobrien4]

Hi,

I also had this doubts. Anyway thanks!

Matt P Obrien

[Coolair]

Yes the estimate or the final charges are always determined by dentists after examination and X Rays so that they see what has to be done and what will be the treatment course.