Monday, August 22, 2011

Pediatric dentist cost?

My 6 years old son has cavity, took him to pediatric dentist, and my wife brought me treatment cost estimate. this paper shows he has 6 teeth treatment. We don't have dental insurance. I want to someone look at this cost details. 1st visit: ? Resin 2surf post child, T#: A, Surfs: MO Fee: $189 ? Primary StSteelCr, T#: B, Fee: $267 ? TherapPulpotomy T#: B, Fee: $192 ? Primary StSteelCr, T#: S, Fee: $267 ? TherapPulpotomy T#: S, Fee: $192 ? Resin 2surf post child, T#: S, Surfs: MO Fee: $189 ? Premedication in Office Fee: $199 2nd visit ? Primary StSteelCr, T#: I, Fee: $267 ? TherapPulpotomy T#: I, Fee: $192 ? Resin 2surf post child, T#: J, Surfs: MO Fee: $189 ? Premedication in Office Fee: $199 Total Cost $2,342.00 Is this fair cost? I feel overcharged because I had a tooth extraction last month, and that cost was $185 without insurance. My son has just starting to change front teeth. Those bad teeth goes away anyway right? Also I don't understand what's the terms of "Resin 2surf post child", "Primary StSteelCr", "TherapPulpotomy", "Premedication in Office" Anybody explain to me? Thank you for your help.
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The fees are on the high end but specialists do charge about 25% more than general dentists do and their fee is justified. To answer your questions Resin 2surf post child This is a white bonded filling covering the top and going between the tooth. Primary StSteelCr This is a stainless steel crown on a baby molar. TherapPulpotomy This is a root canal on the baby tooth. Premedication in Office This will be some kind of sedation given to the child for relaxation. You should really discuss any of these questions you may have with the dentist or a staff member. Good luck to your son.
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