Root Canal Treatment Carrollton

What Happens During a Root Canal?

Dr. Jordan will start the procedure by numbing the affected tooth as well as the area around it, helping you remain comfortable throughout the treatment. After accessing the inner chamber of tooth where the infection is located, Dr. Jordan will use a dental laser to remove the infected pulp and sanitize the inside of the tooth before filling it with a biocompatible substance called gutta percha. Once this is complete, our team can place a dental crown atop the treated tooth for added protection and support.

Benefits of Root Canals

Treating your infected tooth with a root canal will allow you to:

• Get out of pain
• Preserve your natural tooth
• Save money by not needing more extensive treatments
• Prevent the spread of the infection
• Enjoy a healthier smile
• Maintain the integrity of your jawbone
• Keep teeth from shifting

Understanding the Cost of Root Canals

A root canal may be the best way to end your toothache and prevent destructive infections, but it’s perfectly reasonable to want to know how much the procedure will cost before you commit to it. While the team at All Smiles Dental of Carrolton won’t be able to provide you with a proper price estimate before our dentist has evaluated your oral health at our office, there are a few factors that can determine most of the cost of the treatment. Here’s a quick look at how root canal treatment is priced at our dental office.

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Factors That Can Affect Root Canal Cost

A few factors that usually determine most of the cost of a root canal include:

• The type of tooth: Molars located in the back of the mouth have more complicated anatomy and are harder to reach than the teeth in the front. This makes treating them more expensive.
• The need for a specialist: It is sometimes necessary to refer an especially complex case to a trusted specialist who uses a different pricing structure.
• Additional services: If the patient requires additional treatment to restore their tooth such as a dental crown after receiving a root canal, the cost will be noted on the final bill.

Is It Cheaper to Pull My Tooth?

While tooth extraction may seem cheaper than a root canal at first glance, tooth loss is a serious oral health problem that can lead to costly complications if left untreated. The American Dental Association recommends replacing a lost tooth as soon as possible, and the cost of a denture, bridge, or implant and potential replacements for this restoration will most likely make extraction more expensive than a root canal in the long run. It’s usually healthier and more cost-effective to save the tooth with a painless root canal if possible.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Root Canal Treatment?

Root canals are considered medically necessary restorative treatments, so dental insurance plans usually cover them by at least 50%. However, it’s important to understand what your plan will pay for before committing to root canal treatment since every policy is different. We’ll be happy to go over your dental insurance with you during your consultation and confirm the coverage it will provide for your root canal.

Other Options for Making Root Canal Treatment Affordable

A root canal may be necessary even if you are uninsured or underinsured, and we’re eager to make sure the Carrollton community is able to access the oral care it needs to stay healthy. We can help make root canal treatment more affordable through options like:

• Flexible financing: We partner with CareCredit to offer our patients easy payment plans that can break their dental bills into small monthly installments with little to no interest.

In-house membership plan: For $299 a year, you can receive your routine dental care and one emergency exam as well as significant discounts on many of our other services.