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Hi, So many people do not go to the dentist because they cannot afford to go. Crowns cost from £200 to £2000.Mostly in Surrey it is the upper end. Is the industry regulated. Surely if a dentist wants £2000 he/she should be highly qualified, with years of exp and using the best products. If the dentists did not charge so much they would have more clients. Going back to crowns costing £2000 ,that fall out should the client not have a guarantee that the work reflects the price. I think people may be worried about asking questions because they are embarrased to ask but if treatment is so expensive surely they have a right to ask what they are paying for especially when an implant, which must be far more involved can cost the same from what I have read on this website. Are all dentists NHS trained, how long do they work for the NHS before they can charge the public privately. From what I have seen it really is about business and what that business can squeeze out of a patient. It would be good to see dentists promoting dental care and prices that are affordable so the nation has good dental care. I rarely go to the dentist myself ,treatment I have had has been done badly, so I have been advised by my last dentist who sadly retired. I used to work at a dental surgery and do not like what I saw , i am aware of many people needing treatment who cannot afford it. One friend is in pain right now but the dentist said she needs a crown at £2000 and will not treat the tooth unless she has the crown. Lots of questions I know your name just popped up first. Is there a list of good, and ethically priced dental surgeons across the country. Thank You.,