Root Canal Treatment Rogers
Quick Pain Relief for Troubled, Aching Teeth
A tooth’s innermost chamber, referred to as the pulp cavity, contains various tissues and blood vessels that are crucial for the tooth’s well-being. That means that when there’s a problem with the pulp, the entire tooth is at risk. Fortunately, root canal treatment is often able to save teeth in these predicaments and ensure that they’re allowed to remain healthily inside the mouth. And despite their negative reputation, these procedures are relatively quick and harmless! To learn more about root canal treatments, feel free to contact our Rogers office today.
Why Choose Metro Park Dental Arts for Root Canal Treatment?
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments Available
- Easy-to-Locate Office with Patient-Friendly Amenities
- Beautiful, Natural-Looking Dental Crowns
When Do You Need a Root Canal?
Are you experiencing severe pain or discomfort while eating? Are your teeth experiencing sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures? Do you have swollen gums or tooth discoloration? Do you have a chipped or cracked tooth? Is a reoccurring pimple on the gums causing you to fret?
If you have one or more of these symptoms, you might need a root canal. While nobody wants a root canal, knowing what symptoms to look out for can help expedite treatment and eliminate further issues.
Ideally, you should visit us every six months for a routine checkup. At that time, your Metro Park Dental Arts dentist will be able to tell if you need a root canal or would benefit from another treatment option.
What to Expect After a Root Canal
Following your root canal, your tooth will stand a much better chance of remaining intact. Your dentist will likely place a crown on the affected tooth to cover up incidental imperfections or discoloration.
If you experience pain, do not be alarmed; it is common for patients to experience one or several days of mild discomfort after a root canal. This is a normal reaction that can be effectively treated with over-the-counter pain relievers. Your doctor may also prescribe a stronger medication, if necessary. To prevent further decay, continue to practice good dental hygiene such as brushing and flossing.
What Happens During a Root Canal?
You’ll be happy to hear that during a root canal procedure, you will not feel any outright pain since the very first step involves numbing your mouth. Not to mention, the procedure itself is surprisingly straightforward. A very small opening is made to access the tooth’s inner chamber, and the damaged portion of the pulp is carefully cleared out. The tooth is then filled with a special, biocompatible material, and then it’s cleaned before it’s fitted with a dental crown. This restoration will protect it and allow it to remain inside the mouth moving forward!
Understanding the Cost of Root Canals
If you’ve been told you need a root canal, you may be curious about how much this procedure will cost. Because each case is unique, it is impossible to determine the exact price without first examining the tooth or teeth in question. For an exact treatment plan, including a full cost breakdown, please schedule a visit with Metro Park Dental Arts at your earliest convenience. In the meantime, you can review the following information to give you a better idea of how we calculate the cost of your root canal.
Factors That Can Affect Root Canal Cost
It is extremely difficult to determine the exact cost of your root canal until your dentist has had the opportunity to examine the tooth or teeth in question. There are several important factors that may influence the final price, including:
- The type and location of the tooth or teeth.
- The overall difficulty of the root canal procedure, and whether a specialist will need to be brought in to assist with it.
- If additional services such as a new dental crown will be needed.
Is it Cheaper to Pull My Tooth?
It is not uncommon for patients to be tempted to skip the root canal and just have their tooth extracted. Unfortunately, however, while extractions are typically less expensive up front, it’s important to consider the long-term consequences of losing a natural tooth. Your bite can be negatively impacted as your remaining teeth shift out of place, which often results in difficulties eating, as well as general discomfort.
To prevent this from happening, your dentist may recommend replacing the tooth with a dental bridge or implant, which also costs money. When you do the math, it is often more cost-effective to save your natural teeth than pay for removing and then replacing them later.
No matter what you decide, don’t delay. The longer you wait to take care of an infected tooth, the greater the likelihood it will need to be extracted either way.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Root Canals?
Root canal treatment is considered a major procedure by most dental insurance plans, and thus it is very common for them to cover anywhere between 50% and 80% of the cost after your deductible has been met. However, please be aware that every plan is different, which is why it’s so important to confirm your coverage with your insurance company first. At Metro Park Dental Arts, our team will be happy to assist you with this process.
Other Options for Making Root Canal Treatment Affordable
In addition to being in-network with some of the top dental insurance companies in the nation, we are proud to accept the following forms of payment to make your root canal treatment more affordable, including:
- In-office membership plan – Please contact our friendly office team for more information about this plan, and how it can save you money on preventive and other care at Metro Park Dental Arts.
- CareCredit financing- This third-party financier allows patients to break up the cost of their dental care into convenient, low-to-no interest monthly payments that better suit their budget. You can apply right on our website or contact our office for more information.
At Metro Park Dental Arts, our dentists are ready to assist you with your root canal and our team is happy to help you navigate the cost of treatment. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance.
Root Canal FAQs
How Much Pain is Normal After a Root Canal?
Remember, the procedure itself won’t hurt because your mouth will be thoroughly numbed. Once the local anesthetic wears off, however, it’s normal for sensitivity, soreness, and discomfort to arise. The good news is that symptoms like these can usually be alleviated quickly with a cold compress and OTC pain medication. Of course, it’s equally important that you avoid doing anything that can cause them to resurface, like drinking hot coffee or eating crunchy snacks, like hard pretzels.
What Happens if You Wait Too Long for a Root Canal?
Simply put, the longer you wait, the less likely it is that our team at MetroPark Dental Arts will be able to save your tooth. There’s also a chance that the infection will spread throughout your mouth and body, negatively impacting your oral and overall health in the process. For all of those reasons, we strongly advise against taking the “wait and see” approach. Instead, book an appointment with your dentist in Rogers right away so they can get to work eliminating the infection, alleviating your pain, and restoring your healthy smile.
Can Root Canals Be Prevented?
Typically, yes! The best way to protect your smile from harm is by taking good care of it on a daily basis (i.e., brushing, flossing, rinsing with mouthwash). Of course, it doesn’t end there. Cutting back on added sugar, coming to our office every six months for a checkup, and wearing a mouthguard during sports should be a priority as well.
Important reminder: If you notice something is wrong, like it hurts to bite down, call us ASAP. That way, we can diagnose and address the problem, hopefully before root canal treatment is needed.
Do Root Canals Make You Sick?
The belief that it does comes from poorly designed research conducted back in the 1920s. Today, that theory has been debunked several times, and there isn’t any scientific evidence to support it. That’s why it’s so important to fact-check what you’ve heard with your dentist! That way, they can provide further insight, answer any questions you have, and help you feel confident moving forward with your treatment plan.
Do I Still Need a Root Canal if My Toothache Went Away?
The short answer is “yes.” The reason for this is simple: teeth cannot heal themselves. So, if you were experiencing an excruciating toothache, but your symptoms have seemingly disappeared out of nowhere, it’s not because the root of the problem is gone. In fact, it’s likely because it has progressed to the point that it has “killed” the tooth, rendering it unable to feel pain. So, it’s more important than ever that you get the restorative care you need, especially if you want to avoid an extraction.
I Am Scared of the Dentist. What Should I Do?
If you want to schedule an appointment, but you struggle with dental anxiety, you might feel a bit torn. The good news is that we have a solution: sedation dentistry. With nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation, we can help patients relax in the treatment chair while we work to restore their healthy, happy, and pain-free smiles!