Root Canal Therapy Phillipsburg
Relieve Pain & Rescue Your Tooth
Toothaches are the worst! If you are in the throes of excruciating dental pain, there is a chance that the inner portion of your tooth, called the pulp, is infected. At DeMartino Dental Group, we treat damaged and infected teeth with endodontic therapy, which is more commonly known as root canal therapy. This treatment has the potential to relieve your pain, rescue your tooth, and open the door for many years of improved dental function. Despite its rather unflattering reputation, root canal therapy is actually a good thing! Get in touch with our Phillipsburg team to learn more or request a consultation.
Why Choose DeMartino Dental Group for Root Canal Therapy?
- Same-Day Emergency Care Available
- Sedation Dentistry for All Ages
- All-Digital Technology
Do You Need Root Canal Therapy?
Root canal therapy is often the preferred treatment when a tooth has an infection in the pulp, the soft tissue at its center. Here are some signs and symptoms that might indicate you need this treatment:
- You have a throbbing, severe toothache.
- A tooth is darker than the ones around it.
- There are visible signs of damage to a tooth.
- You have a pimple-like bump on your gums.
- A tooth is highly sensitive to temperature changes.
Keep in mind that, in some cases, root canal therapy is necessary even if you are not in pain. If our team recommends this treatment for you, we urge you to move forward with it before your oral health degrades further.
The Root Canal Process
Endodontic therapy, also known as root canal therapy, begins with our team making sure you are comfortable. We will numb your mouth and may also administer sedation. We are able to provide both nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation.
Once you are settled in, one of our dentists will carefully access your tooth’s interior in order to remove the infected tissue. We take the time needed with the goal of removing all of the diseased areas. Then, we clean out the tooth and file the interior until it’s completely smooth. We fill the hollow with gutta-percha to protect the tooth and preserve its structure. To keep your treated tooth strong and durable, you may need to get a crown to shield it against outside forces and reduce the risk of re-infection.
In rare cases, root canal therapy fails for a variety of reasons. When this happens, re-treatment might not be an option, but we still want to do everything we can to save your tooth. An apicoectomy may be recommended, which involves the removal of the root tip.
The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal
Root canal therapy has a bad reputation, but it actually offers some huge benefits, the biggest of which is that it can allow you to keep your tooth! By preserving your natural dentition, you can save money on tooth replacement. Plus, you can prevent the complications that may arise after an extraction, such as dental drift and deterioration of your jawbone.
Additional advantages of root canal therapy include:
- The crowns we provide look very natural.
- A successful root canal can provide long-term relief from a toothache.
- With proper care, your treated tooth and the crown on top of it may last for many years.
Understanding the Cost of Root Canals
If your dentist has recommended a root canal treatment, you may be curious about the cost. However, because each tooth is unique, it is impossible to give an exact price quote until your dentist has examined your smile in person. This is because there are a variety of factors that could affect the final amount. If you’d like to learn more about how much this procedure will cost you, please schedule a consultation with your dentist today. Until then, feel free to read more about how we determine the total price of your treatment below.
Factors That Can Affect Root Canal Cost
It is difficult to determine the exact cost of your root canal treatment until after our team has had the opportunity to examine the tooth or teeth in person. There are several important factors that can influence the final amount of your procedure, including:
- The type and location of the tooth or teeth.
- The overall difficulty of the root canal procedure, and if a specialist must be brought in to assist with treatment.
- If you require any additional services, such as a dental crown.
Is it Cheaper to Pull My Tooth?
When faced with a costly tooth injury, many patients are tempted to skip the root canal altogether and just have their tooth extracted instead. Unfortunately, however, while it’s true that extractions are usually less expensive than root canals, it is important to consider the long-term consequences of losing a natural tooth. Your bite can be adversely affected as your remaining teeth start to shift out of place, which often leads to difficulty eating and general discomfort.
To prevent this from happening, your dentist recommends replacing the tooth with a dental implant or bridge, however these solutions both also cost money. Ultimately, it can be more cost-effective to save your natural teeth with a root canal than pay to replace it later in life.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Root Canals?
Because root canal treatment is considered a major procedure, many dental insurance plans will cover your treatment anywhere from 50% to 80% of the total 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. Our team will be happy to assist you with this process, too!
Other Options for Making Root Canal Treatment Affordable
In addition to accepting dental insurance, at DeMartino Dental Group, we are proud to offer our very own DeMartino Prime Membership Program, a valuable plan that provides smile-saving dental care for a low annual fee, including discounts on a variety of treatments like root canals. To learn more about this program, please visit our website or contact our office for more information.
At DeMartino Dental Group, we’re ready to assist you with your root canal treatment. We’re here to help you navigate the cost and answer any questions you may have about the procedure. To begin, please schedule an appointment with us today and get your pain-free smile underway.