How Much Should I Pay for a Dental Crown?

Dental crowns can cost several thousand dollars.

$500 to $900

As of 2010, the average dental crown costs between $500 and $900 and possibly more, depending on the area in which you live, according to the MedicineNet website. Premium crowns, such as those made out of porcelain or gold, can cost up to $3,100 per tooth, according to the AboutCosmeticDentistry website.

Depends on Where You Live

Dental costs vary greatly depending on where you live--highly populated metropolitan areas have the highest costs. The net cost also depends on how much your dental insurance covers, but you need to check with your provider to get this price.

Bottom Line

A single dental crown can cost more than $3,000, especially porcelain or resin-bonded crowns because they are the most difficult and time consuming to put on a tooth, according to the AboutCosmeticDentistry website. In general, you should not expect your dental insurance to cover all of the costs associated with a crown.

References

• MedicineNet: Dental Crowns
• AboutCosmeticDentistry: Tooth Crown Costs