A trip to the dentist or you're not in Kansas anymore

Three weeks ago one of my crowns came out. Happily, it was in good condition so it just needed to be re-cemented. I put it back on and it clicked into place, but it kept coming off at inconvenient times so I took some temporary filling material that I carry in my travel bag, rinsed everything with salt water and pushed the crown into place. The crown was a little high but it didn't come out again. In fact the dentist had a difficult time removing it as she was being very careful so as to not damage anything. At one point she said we would just leave it in and wait until it came out again. But when I told her that my jaw and bite were being affected she tried harder and got it off.

Now, for the not in Kansas part: When we arrived at the dentist office door, it was locked and we were admitted by electronic lock release. There was a small waiting room but no receptionist. Everyone removes their shoes and puts on hospital type booties. The dentist eventually came out and greeted us and gave me the universal form to fill out. They did not require any identification. (I heard somewhere that lawsuits against medical personnel are not an issue.) The dentist and her assistant worked together in the treatment room. The assistant also answers the phone and records appointments. At the end of the visit the dentist entered the info into the computer and took the money. They accept cash and bank card only. The charge was 55 euros. There was a book in the waiting room with their fee schedule. A crown costs 239. Implants were the same. I might get some extra dental work done while I am here just because the prices are so good.