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.