There are many reasons why you might be quoted a different price for the same dental treatment. You can always ask your dentist to explain the pricing behind a treatment and should never agree to anything that you do not feel comfortable with.

• Dentists factor in the time required for a treatment. This is often why practices provide a range of prices rather than a single set fee. The same treatment for one patient might be more complex than for another patient.

  For example, you might have noticed that crowns are often priced from a certain amount. This is because some patients might need the tooth restored before the crown can be fitted. Alternatively, some patients might need less work done to fit the crown. Dentists factor in these differences when pricing a treatment and are unlikely to commit to a final price until they have seen your mouth.

• Different dental practices use different materials. This means that a crown from one practice might be made of higher quality materials than another. The same is true for all treatments and equipment.
• Experience levels vary between dentists. This means that dentists with more experience often charge more than those with less experience. They might have paid for more training or qualifications and their expertise is factored into the price.
• Different dental practices have different overhead costs. Depending on the location and the size of the premises, the practice might charge more or less for the same treatment.