My prior dentist said my mouth would require about $20k of crowns and my new dentist says $700 +- for bonds?

I think he called them. Do U think it's possible the former dentist was thinking w/ his pocketbook or do you think they just have different opinions. I'm going to ask him but I wanted some objectivity on here first :) Thanks. I'm aware that if U can't see my teeth you can't specifically answer the question...This question is based more on what the probability of the dentist's possible greed playing a part in this may be in your experiences. Thanks!.. His office is the Taj Mahal by the way although I know it's not fair to judge him by that!

My prior dentist said my mouth would require about $20k of crowns and my new dentist says $700 +- for bonds?
Every DDS has a different way of doing things. But Crowns are stronger and more permanent, a bonding is more cosmetic and won't last as long. A crown can last the rest of your life.
Reply:smack him in the mouth and say


oh yeah , now you need 20,000......


just kidding
Reply:My cousin and I were just talking about this the other day. She has a friend who needed about $20,000 worth of dental work (caps, crowns, veneer, etc) and went to Mexico and got the whole thing done for between $2500 and $3000. You might consider this.
Reply:THERE IS NO WAY OF ACTUALLY KNOWING THE MOTIVATION BEHIND THE FIRST DENTIST'S TREATMENT CHOICE.


THIS IS WHY A SECOND OPINION NEVER HURTS.
Reply:The two quotes are diabolically opposites and you have also not attempted to clear the mist as to what your actual dental problems are. Anyway, you definitely need a third opinion.