why are dental treatments so expensive??

Those who have visited a dentist -- or considered it -- in recent years know that even the most basic dental procedures can be quite costly.

Dental care is not a commodity. It's not laundry detergent or breakfast cereal or wireless minutes. Dentistry is a professional service that's both art and a science. Yes, there are excellent dentists and not-so-great dentists. Often, you get what you pay for.

Overhead costs are huge. Anywhere from 60% to 80% of what a patient pays goes toward the expense of running a modern dental practice. Dentists pay for rent or mortgage payments on their office space, payroll for hygienists, office managers and receptionists, health insurance, taxes, supplies, business insurance and technology -- just to name a few. "A lot of people would be surprised to know how tight the profit margins are.


There are a number of reasons why dental procedures are so expensive. First, services are performed by trained professionals. Dentists are doctors who go through many years of college, dental school and specialized training. Like many other professionals -- lawyers, accountants, expert mechanics -- dental services are priced accordingly.

The tools on hand at a general dentistry practice include highly specialized equipment that is not only pricey to purchase, but also to maintain. Film X-ray machines cost upwards of $25,000 and newer digital models go for $16,000 to $19,000 more. A simple dental chair with the necessary light, trays and hookups, meanwhile, costs about $18,000. This, of course, doesn't take into account the costs of surgical tools, as well as the anesthesia and other medications used in procedures such as root canals and filings




 Additionally, dentists often turn to third-party labs and other dental product companies for things like crowns and dentures, which can also drive up the costs of certain procedures.

While most people wouldn't mind a brighter or straighter smile, it's pretty rare to find someone who actually enjoys visiting the dentist, even for basic cleanings.

Finally, there are no better weapons in the fight against exorbitant dental costs than your toothbrush, floss and regular professional cleanings. Brushing and flossing can help prevent plaque buildup and cavities, and other problems that do arise can be nipped in the bud at your cleanings.

Whatever the cost of materials and instruments be remember its the skill of the dentist that is priceless.

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Milan Tomic

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