Hey everyone, I just got a quote of about $550 for a crown with my insurance covering part of it. Is that normal?
I’d appreciate any recommendations for more affordable dentists if you have some. Also, do you have any tips on negotiating or getting estimates from other practices? 
Thanks for any advice 
Wow, that’s actually pretty cheap.
Bryn said:
Wow, that’s actually pretty cheap.
Not what I wanted to hear
Bryn said:
Wow, that’s actually pretty cheap.
Not what I wanted to hear
Yeah, sorry, but it really is a good deal.
Bryn said:
Wow, that’s actually pretty cheap.
Not what I wanted to hear
My parents had crowns done last year, and they were quoted around $2,000 each.
Wow, I was quoted $2,300 for a crown on my molar, paying cash. $550 is a great deal if your insurance covers that much! Dental insurance feels like such a scam sometimes.
Ellis said:
Wow, I was quoted $2,300 for a crown on my molar, paying cash. $550 is a great deal if your insurance covers that much! Dental insurance feels like such a scam sometimes.
You could probably fly to Thailand, get the dental work done, and still save money!
@Fin
Mexico or Canada too. It’s crazy!
Ellis said:
@Fin
Mexico or Canada too. It’s crazy!
Yeah, I’ve heard people go to Canada. There’s even a train stop near Chinatown with lots of dentists around.
Ellis said:
Wow, I was quoted $2,300 for a crown on my molar, paying cash. $550 is a great deal if your insurance covers that much! Dental insurance feels like such a scam sometimes.
Teeth really are luxury bones! 
Ellis said:
Wow, I was quoted $2,300 for a crown on my molar, paying cash. $550 is a great deal if your insurance covers that much! Dental insurance feels like such a scam sometimes.
Yikes! 
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Zain said:
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Thanks for sharing.
It depends on the tooth. Molars usually cost the most. I’ve had three crowns, and $550 with insurance sounds normal. I paid between $300 and $600 each time.
If you haven’t had a crown before, it’s more complicated than just getting a filling, which is why it costs so much. $550 for a crown is actually a good deal. You could ask your dentist about a payment plan—they might let you pay it off over a few months.
That’s about what I was quoted with insurance too.
Have you tried UW School of Dentistry? They might offer more affordable rates: https://dental.washington.edu/patient/
You could also check out reduced-cost clinics in Seattle & King County: https://www.skcds.org/for-our-community/reduced-cost-clinics
@Hollis
Thanks, I’ll look into it!
That’s actually a normal price whether you like it or not.
That’s really cheap compared to what most people pay.