How Much Do Root Canals Cost, and Are They Worth That Cost?

Aroot canal, or endodontic therapy, can be the difference between a tooth which is saved and one which needs to be extracted. When a tooth is damaged to the extent where the inner pulp is infected, a root canal will be necessary to save it. The pulp of a tooth can become infected due to extensive decay or from a fracture in the tooth, and a root canal as performed by Dr. Sandra Vukovic at Wolfy Dental Group in Wallingford, Connecticut will be necessary. But how much does a root canal cost and, most important, is it worth it?

HOW MUCH IS A ROOT CANAL?

The cost of a root canal will vary from dentist to dentist and will rely on a number of factors, including where the tooth needing the treatment is located. You will want to check with your dentist for exact figures on cost. Costs associated with your root canal may or may not include diagnostic x-rays, anesthetic, and aftercare.

IS THE COST WORTH IT?

The cost of a root canal can be burdensome to some, especially those who do not have health insurance. If you find yourself in a situation where the cost of a root canal may be too high, you could find yourself wondering if the cost is worth it if you could just have the tooth pulled or let it fall out. While this may seem like a reasonable choice in the short term, there are some long-term costs that you will incur which make this choice a bad one.

Call Our Office For More Information

New Patients : (203) 902-3629 | Existing Patients : (203) 265-3139

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

First, the cost which your dental health will pay for a lost tooth can be high. You may have trouble properly chewing your food, adjacent teeth will be more susceptible to gum disease and tooth decay, and a lost tooth could result in your jawbone deteriorating. The answer to this would be getting a tooth replacement, but that will cost you just as much, if not more, than the initial root canal would have. To put it bluntly, a root canal is very much worth it!

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sandra Vukovic at Wolfy Dental Group, please call (203) 902-3629 today.