[john70t]

$1k is on the lower side for a crown from my experience.

After welding a paper-thin rusty exhaust pipe a couple times, I started to understand the concept. Sometimes it's better to start over. Who knows what quality of enamel is existing, tooth hardness, extent of decay, or patient habits in maintenaince. An older dentist will have seen it all and know better what will last. They are often in the business for the (loveless) love of it. Younger ones will have bills to pay but that doesn't happen without a customer base. Ask questions. I had a young dental tenant with a sniffly nose, failed engagement, temper, who broke a window at the appartment. Sad situation there.

If you trusted your last dentist try to give the next one the benefit of the doubt. That didn't work out in my case where the old man was an old friend of family with shaky hands. The new business was a mess with the partners completely different personalities.

Remember to brush your tongue with a sonic and mouthwash at night. It is a big sponge which holds acidic replacement bacterial. And at least rinse after coffee/wine/desert. Tell your kids that each tooth equals about $5k-10k over a lifetime.