What to do in the event of an excessive dentist bill?

The essentials in brief:

• Before the start of treatment, you should have a written cost estimate (including rates of increase) prepared in order to have a verifiable comparison template for later calculation.
• In the event of unforeseeable difficulties, the cost estimate and the final invoice may differ by a maximum of up to 20%.
• In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of the invoice, a free invoice verification at the State Dental Association can help you. This service is free of charge.

Before the start of treatment: Obtain a written estimate!

No matter whether you are legally or privately insured. Before starting treatment, patients should get an overview of the expected costs and have them confirmed in writing in the form of a cost estimate. Especially with dentures, one speaks of the healing and cost plan.

In the case of people with statutory health insurance, the dentist is always obliged to inform his patients in writing about the expected costs of treatment to be paid privately. It is not enough to point out orally that this is a self-paying service. The cost must be as accurate as possible.