These fees don't look unusual statistically.  In fact, depending on the
amount of work the fees seem quite modest.
    However, what I think about the fee level helps you not a whit.  I'm
afraid at this age the general anesthesia part is probably unavoidable,
and doing this in the O.R. is safer (though doubtless more expensive)
than having it done in the doctor's office.  I'm assuming the child's
family does not qualify for public assistance.
    Best to sit down with the pediatric dentist and go over the treatment
and the financial situation carefully, and tooth by tooth.  Some primary
teeth are more important than others, and perhaps an option is
extraction for some of these teeth which can make the treatment less
lengthy and therefore less expensive.

Good luck,
Steve

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If the dental treatment needs to be done, it needs to be done. There's
no getting around it.

In the long run, it will save a LOT of money to prevent this problem
from happening again. The very best thing to do at this time is to ask
the pediatric dentist for guidance on nutrition, diet, and at-home oral
hygiene measures for the child.

All too often, after a small child has all this extensive dental
treatment, she returns three or four years later with a whole mouthful
of cavities all over again. The only long-term solution to your
grandchild's dental disease is PREVENTION. The dentist is able to help
-- be sure that you take full advantage of the preventive measures
available.

Best regards,
- dentaldoc