Root Canal Therapy – Rexburg, ID

Do I Need Root Canal Therapy?

Just because you have a toothache doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to get a root canal. This service is reserved for teeth that have been damaged, decayed, or infected to the point where they can’t be treated with a filling or dental crown. Here are a few of the more common symptoms that could mean that you need a root canal to save your tooth:

• Severe toothache or dental pain that’s lasted for more than 24 hours.
• New or worsening tooth sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures.
• Pain in one or more teeth when you bite down.
• Swollen, red, or tender gum tissue.
• Bump on the gums near the painful tooth.

If you have one or more of the symptoms listed above, let us know so we can get you scheduled for an appointment to take a look.

The Root Canal Process

The root canal process is relatively straightforward. It starts with Dr. Crofoot administering a local anesthetic to numb the area. Next, he will create a small hole in the tooth to remove the pulp and any other infected structures from the tooth. He will them clean out the inner chamber of the tooth before filling and sealing it. A lot of the time, we will take impressions of your tooth to have a custom dental crown made for additional protection.

The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal

Root canal therapy is a safe way to prevent oral health issues from occurring in the future. Some benefits include:

• Preserves the tooth: Saving a tooth with root canal therapy can save you lots of time, money, discomfort, and complications.
• Fight against bacteria: Root canal therapy cleans away harmful bacteria that are causing you pain and discomfort.
• Painless treatment: While root canals have a reputation of being uncomfortable, they’re actually virtually pain-free! They feel similar to getting a standard filling, and they require much less healing time than an extraction.

Understanding the Cost of Root Canals

Curious to know how much you can expect to pay for a root canal? Because every patient’s situation is unique, there is no one-size-fits-all cost of a root canal in Rexburg. Instead, there are several factors that can influence the final cost of this restorative treatment. To obtain an accurate price estimate, schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Bo Crofoot. In the meantime, you can learn more about the cost of root canals by reading the information below.

 

 

 

Factors That Can Affect Root Canal
Cost

Dr. Crofoot, an experienced emergency dentist in Rexburg, will need to assess the tooth or teeth in question to determine the exact cost of your root canal. There are several factors that can influence how much you end up paying to preserve a tooth, including:

• Tooth Location – Back molars, which have more root canals than front teeth, can cost between $500 to $2,000 to treat. Front teeth run about $300 to $1,000 each.
• Complexity – A complex root canal that requires a visit to an outside specialist will logically cost more than the typical root canal therapy.
• Additional Services – You may need a crown to protect your root canaled tooth from further damage. This will add to your overall costs but help protect your tooth.

 

Is it Cheaper to Pull My Tooth?

Some patients ask if it would be simpler – and cheaper – to skip the root canal and just remove the compromised tooth instead. It’s true that extracting a tooth typically costs less upfront than root canal therapy. However, removing a tooth now could potentially lead to higher dental care costs in the future. This is especially true if you don’t replace a removed tooth with a dental bridge or implant. Missing even a single tooth can lead to bite problems, oral hygiene trouble, and other issues. Of course, any dental restoration will come with a cost of its own. For this reason, it’s usually more cost-effective to save your natural tooth with a root canal rather than remove and replace it.

 

Does Dental Insurance Cover Root
Canal Therapy?

Most dental insurance companies consider root canal therapy to be a major procedure and cover anywhere between 50% to 80% of the cost. However, every dental insurance plan is slightly different. Before scheduling a root canal, be sure to contact your insurance provider and confirm your coverage. Our knowledgeable team will be happy to help you with this process. We always work to ensure our patients maximize their dental insurance benefits and we’ll even file insurance paperwork on your behalf.

 

Other Options for Making Root Canal
Therapy Affordable

At Cornerstone Dental of Rexburg, we believe every patient should have access to affordable restorative care. That’s why we offer an in-house membership plan! Basically, for a low monthly (or annual) fee, you get all the preventive services you need for a year PLUS up to 15% off other procedures. Compared to the complexities of dental insurance, our membership plans are straightforward and clear.

We also are happy to connect our patients to flexible financing programs like CareCredit and Lending Club. These trusted third-party financiers allow you to break down the cost of root canal therapy into manageable monthly payments. Many of their plans have little to zero interest attached! We can also help patients obtain an interest-free loan through Mountain America Credit Union. Ask our staff for more details.

To learn more about the cost of root canals in Rexburg and different payment options, don’t hesitate to contact our office.

Root Canal FAQs

Do you have a root canal in Rexburg coming up soon? Maybe you’ve got some anxiety about it because of some scary rumors you’ve heard. Unfortunately, too many patients let worries influence their decision to put off the procedure which literally ends up costing them a tooth. At Cornerstone Dental of Rexburg, we don’t want your nervousness to prevent you from regaining the healthy, natural smile you deserve. To put your mind at ease, our team has answered some frequently asked questions below. If you don’t see a question that’s been on your mind, be sure to contact our office!