Dentist charges €160 for extraction: excessive?

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Sorry I think our wires are crossed here. I'm talking about tax relief i.e. Med2 form. That link above is for prsi relief.
the cost for an extraction under rsi benefit is €12 so you might want to check that out.
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Again this is prsi related and afaik the dentist gets this relief and the 'customer' makes up the remainder.
 
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If it helps, i recently got 2 fillings on PRSI(qualified after 5 years) and cost €108. (free xray and polishing)

I'm lucky though, it was my first dental visit in 17 years(age 32 now), i just looked after my teeth, i was expecting worse!
 
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Just been to dentist today (also 2 weeks ago) after a gap of far too many years.

€30 for the initial consultation (incl. xray)
€95 just now for hygienist cleaning.

Is that a lot? I know with my PRSI i can get two check ups and a clean free per year but so far have had to shell out for all work...

M
 
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Why did PRSI not cover you for the checkup and cleaning?!
 
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Guys - Go to the North for Large Jobs. A lot Cheaper
 
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I just paid €110 today for 1 filling with a pin - is this a record ??
 
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LouthMan said:
Guys - Go to the North for Large Jobs. A lot Cheaper
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North is definitely the way to go.

Is the whole prsi scheme encouraging higher prices, as a lot of customers don't watch the cost if it's not coming out of their own pocket??
 
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You never see the dentists charges upfront so you don't know what it is going to cost you. €110 was on top of my PRSI contributions.

Do dentists in the north accept & charge in euros??
 
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I Hope it does.
I have another appointment for a filling next week & am in 2 minds about it
 
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Can all 'non-routine' dental work be claimed through the med1 form?
I am going for a consultation with an orthodontists next week but haven't decided to go ahead with the braces yet.
Orthodonists work is classified as 'non-routine'.

I had thought you only get prsi relief on this sort of work.
 
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I'll give you an example of the Rip-off Ireland:

Quotations in Ireland: Implant: 6000, Brigde, 3000
Quotations in Spain: Implant 1200, Bridge, 600

Got it done in a REALLY GOOD clinic. And of course they NEVER charge you for x rays over there.

If anybody want their details I can pass them on. They are very good, serious, professional.
 
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Just at dentist yeaterday. Got xray and cleaning, will need two fillings. Total cost will be €90 under PRSI scheme. €40 per filling plus €10 for xray. Not too bad in scheme of things
 
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