Dentist wants me to pay $7000 for four crowns

Hello, if you can please help or have any advice I would appreciate it a lot because I can not afford $7000

I am a college student in California and recently got into a bike accident. I chipped my front tooth and fractured 3 other teeth around it. I quickly went to the dentist and he wants me to get 4 crowns that would cost $7000. I have my primary insurance with my university (UC ship because I’m in California) and the medi-cal/medicaid as my secondary insurance.

I already told the dentist that I can’t afford this and they recommended paying in installments or filling a claim with my health insurance (I’m not sure which one) because this was an accident. But I don’t know how I can do this. I am thinking of going to another dentist to get a second opinion because 2 of my teeth seem fine/slightly scratched. I feel like only my 2 front teeth need crowns/fillings.

Please leave any advice if you can.

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