If your dentist is recommending a root canal treatment to save your tooth from an infection, you will want to have the procedure performed as soon as possible. However, you may have concerns about the cost. Exactly how much can you expect to pay for your root canal treatment? The answer isn’t set in stone, but your dentist is here to explain some of the factors that can influence the final price and ways you can make the procedure more affordable.
What Factors Can Affect the Cost of a Root Canal Treatment?
The cost of a root canal treatment can vary quite a bit, but it can often fall in the range of $700 to $2,100. The amount you pay could be influenced by:
- The Location of the Tooth: The teeth near the back of your mouth tend to be harder to clean compared to your front teeth. As such, root canal treatments involving back teeth tend to be more costly.
- Who’s Performing the Procedure: Some root canal treatments can be completed by your regular dentist. Others require the expertise of a specialist, which can affect the cost.
- The Extent of the Damage: If you have multiple teeth that are in need of root canal treatment, you can typically expect a higher price tag.
- Additional Procedures: You will likely need to have a crown placed after your root canal treatment, and this can add to the amount you pay.
Other factors may need to be considered as well. Your dentist can only give you a reliable estimate after they have examined your mouth and considered all of the specifics of your unique situation.
How Can You Make Paying for Root Canal Treatment Easier?
If you have a dental insurance plan, there’s a good chance that it will provide at least partial coverage for root canal treatments. Be sure to confirm with the dentist who will be performing the procedure to confirm that they will accept your particular plan.
Uninsured patients may want to check whether the dental practice has an in-house plan that they can sign up for. Oftentimes, such plans will provide a discount on a wide range of services in exchange for a membership fee.
One last option to consider is financing through a third party like CareCredit. The advantage of financing is that you can pay for your care in budget-friendly installments rather than in a single lump sum.
You don’t want to delay root canal treatment too long, but you also don’t want it to break the bank. Make sure that you understand the cost of the procedure as well as your financial options before you commit to anything.
About the Author
Dr. A. Faris Waheed has been taking care of smiles in the Panama City community for over a decade. He has completed post-graduate courses in root canal treatment and various other procedures. His practice, Baldwin Family Dental, is in-network with multiple dental insurance plans, accepts CareCredit financing, and offers an in-house dental plan. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Waheed, visit his website or call (850) 215-0128.