what on earth is the dentist going to do for that kind of money, i nearly fainted when i read the amount, is this going to be a crown, because that is what they charge here for that too, i just had false bits put on and it only cost me $140.they last a few years as well.

I would get a second and even third opinion, i went to a dentist who was going to fill a tooth that did not even need it, just because i complained of tooth pain, that was like three years ago,been to two different dentists since and neither have suggested it needed doing, she also replaced my broken tooth at a cost of $190, and this time is was only the 140, it sure pays to shop around, i now have a dentist that i am comfortable with, she explains everything as she goes along, does not do anything unless it is absolutely necessary and does not overcharge, good luck with it all.

Oh and i would not have it pulled, preserve your teeth as best you can, i have had teeth pulled where they cannot be seen, and it was many many years ago,and i could not afford a bridge put in and it hurts in the gums still ,so don't go down that avenue if you can help it.