Why ask on Yahoo answers what a dental procedure costs?

Do you realize that this site is viewed all over the US and outside the US as well? Someone in Podunk, Arkansas can tell you that it cost $50 to pull a tooth, but if you live in Dallas, Texas, do you really think that is inacurate? Dentists all over the world charge different fees. Some base their fees on what other dentists in the area charge, others have worked up their fees based on what it costs to run their office (staff salaries, supplies, advertising, etc.). The fees from one office I worked at compaired to where I work now, are night and day. A "normal" crown, which was the cheapo crown in that office, was only $398. We refuse to do these crowns in our office just because they are the cheapo crowns, and don't last more than about 3 yrs. We charge $825 for our "normal" crown. This is really not the best place to determine what is a normal fee for a dental procedure. You are better off calling dentists in your area and price compairing.

Why ask on Yahoo answers what a dental procedure costs?
People ask all sorts of questions here. One of the reasons I enjoy the forum is because of the variety of questions and answers. Questions aren't generally asked seeking an all specific and accurate answer, just a "guesstimate". Lets' just have fun!
Reply:because are people who are addicted to "Answers"and will ask everythink included your problem, it is about hunger of comunication,everythink is "info"and we are info-users!!!!
Reply:It's actually scarier to ask questions in person, especially about prices. I don’t want to make people think I am poor or stupid. And dentistry is not a popular subject. Most people know nothing about this field. It’s a common knowledge that the dental service is expensive and painful. When I first got my root canal, I was SHOCKED to find out that it cost $500 and that’s why I never went back to get my $800 crown made (yep, still walking around with a chipped tooth). That’s why I like Yahoo answers. You can ask anything you want here and don’t give damn about what people think about you because then you realize that there are stupider questions asked here. Plus, we get experts like you to answer questions and to inform us what a dental procedure costs. Where else in the world I can do that just sitting in front of my computer butt naked?
Reply:Actually, we hate it when patients call us and "price shop".





If you had a tumor in your brain, would you go around calling neurosurgeons' offices to find the cheapest price for removing it?





So why is it an acceptable thing to do to us?





It's not. Which is why I tell my staff to not answer these questions over the phone.
Reply:I have to agree with everyone else-this is one of the better questions I have seen, compared to "where can I find a woman with low self-esteem", and "Is it wrong to use cats for shark bait?". Not to mention the questions that I am completely unable to read due to numerous typos. I do see your point, but if people from all over answer the question, it gives this person an median range, not to mention, saving hours of wasted time. Why bother calling to ask when you probably won't get an answer from the dentist's office which does not give quotes over the phone?