My crown fell out, do I have to pay?

Purdy_1
Purdy_1 Posts: 756 Forumite
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I had a crown fitted about 5 years ago but they never took the root out. Last September I developed an infection so had no choice but to have the root canal done and a new crown. My crown of less than 1 year old fell out last night.

Do I have to pay for it to be glued back in? I received free treatment last year but now I work full time.
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  • MaryP_2
    MaryP_2 Posts: 13 Forumite
    As it is less than a year I wouldnt think you would have to pay. Why not just give your dentist a ring . you dont have to give your name just ask and take it from there.Good luck.
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,101 Forumite
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    I don't think recementing the crown is covered by any 'official' guarentee, but if you see the same dentist he might do it as a 'goodwill' gesture.

    Depends on why it's fallen off though. If tooth has fractured underneath, things might be tricky.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • Purdy_1
    Purdy_1 Posts: 756 Forumite
    I am such a dental phobic! I thought I could handle the crown being re-glued, but if the tooth is fractured :shocked:
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,101 Forumite
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    There'll be nothing any worse than what you've had done already!

    Just get your butt into the dentist's chair and let him sort it out!
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • MRSTITTLEMOUSE
    MRSTITTLEMOUSE Posts: 8,547 Forumite
    One of my crowns falls off at least once a year,I'm charged the lowest NHS rate everytime to have it stuck back on.I think it's about £15 at the moment.
    I have two crowns both put on by the same dentist.The first one is great I don't know it's there but this one is a nightmare,so badly fitted but my dentist just looks at me like I'm mad when I complain.
  • melbury
    melbury Posts: 13,251 Forumite
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    Dentist would probably say that you must have been eating toffee or something like that which caused it to come out.
    Stopped smoking 27/12/2007, but could start again at any time :eek:

  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,101 Forumite
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    melbury wrote: »
    Dentist would probably say that you must have been eating toffee or something like that which caused it to come out.

    Not if it's a decent dentist.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • alison999
    alison999 Posts: 1,769 Forumite
    you have to pay no matter what. recements arent covered by the usual one year guarentee, even if you had it recemented every day, it would cost you £16.20 every day
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,101 Forumite
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    But at some point the dentist should look at why it's coming off every day - even on the NHS.

    Even if that means recommending a new crown to the patient.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • alison999
    alison999 Posts: 1,769 Forumite
    Toothsmith wrote: »
    But at some point the dentist should look at why it's coming off every day - even on the NHS.

    Even if that means recommending a new crown to the patient.

    dont call you lightning for nothing do they ?;) lol
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