As if we aren’t all feeling enough pain with the rising costs of what seems like everything, but especially gas and food, those crowns and fillings will now cost you more as well.

Why have gold prices risen so much

Why? Well, that has been debated by economists because it really transcends the law of supply and demand. The demand for gold has actually dropped as the U.S. economy has slowed in recent months. According to Slate.com, the reason for the increase in price of gold is primarily the result of speculation.

While consumers are reacting to expensive gold by demanding less of it and recycling more, investors are reacting by bidding up the price further…

What do rising gold prices mean at the dentist’s office

This is probably pretty office, but you can expect your fees for fillings, crowns, or other dental work requiring precious metals to take a sizable bite out of your pocketbook. For example, in an article I read in the Houston Chronicle, Dr. Frank Incrapera said, “A gold crown that would have cost $600 three years ago can cost as much as $1,000 today, said Houston dentist Dr. Frank Incrapera.” Ouch! It’s important to note that dentists aren’t inflating the prices of these precious metals, they’re simply passing on the increase in acquisition costs to you, the consumer.

How to avoid paying top dollar for gold dental work

Simple. Don’t buy gold crowns or fillings if you want to avoid paying an arm and a leg. You can opt for porcelain materials, but most dentists will still use some gold underneath the porcelain crowns. So, it’ll be tough to completely avoid gold, but you can reduce your cost significantly by using other materials.

How do you reduce expenses at the dentist

Do you have any specific methods for reducing expenses at your dentist?

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