Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the pulp , bacteria, nerves, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function. Having a root canal done on a tooth is the treatment of choice to save a tooth that otherwise would have to be removed.
Cost for root canals depends on how many roots the dentist will have to work on and how complicated they are. Usually molars cost more because they have 3 or 4 canals.
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It is recommended that a patient have a crown shortly after going through endodontic or root canal treatment. The reason is simple: once the nerve is removed, the tooth by itself won’t be able to handle the stress of mastication or chewing.
A post is inserted into the nerve for retention then it is filled with composite material. It’s just like building a house. You wouldn’t want to build a house without poles, right? So a pin is inserted into the root canal to stabilize the tooth. Once done, you cannot leave the tooth unprotected so you would add another layer of protection, the crown.
A root canal from a specialist can cost $1000 to $1500 in your area (In Mexico the cost of a root canal is about $480). Many insurance carries cover 80% of Usual And Customary which is often times below the actual price the Endodontist charges. Many dentists don’t do root canal procedures because they are tricky and prone to failure when done by generalists.
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Some Endodontist are trained in microscope assisted endodontic root canals. These procedures are relatively new and allow for better visibility and a more complete root canal procedure. Pricing varies between general dentist and endodontic specialist. Front or rear teeth make a difference as well, as does the part of the Country your live. More from TheWealthyDentist.com .
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