Looking for an Emergency Root Canal Dentist Near Me?

What Is a Root Canal?

The term is used to identify the natural cavity inside your tooth, where the soft area called pulp chamber can be found. The nerves of your tooth whose function is physical are also found inside the root canal. If it gets infected (tooth decay) or injured (broken or cracked tooth, fillings, repeated dental procedures), the pulp tissues and nerves perish. This could result in severe infection when bacteria begin to populate and have to be eradicated.

If left untreated, it may also infect the surrounding tissues. Once it does, this can result in swelling in your head, neck, and face; bone loss around the root tip; tooth abscess; and a hole appearing at the side of your teeth which can cause drainage issues into the skin, cheek, or gum.

Root canal therapy saves and repairs the badly infected tooth by eliminating the pulp and nerves. It then protects it by rinsing and sealing the inside of the tooth. To make the treated tooth stronger, we place a crown over it.

Signs You Need to See an Emergency Root Canal Dentist

There are cases where tooth pulp can be infected or damaged without any of the following symptoms. When this happens, it is often detected by x-rays during your checkups.

• Face swelling
• Gum swelling and tenderness
• Severe toothache when chewing, biting, or touching the tooth
• Prolonged sensitivity and pain to hot or cold drinks
• Pain extends to the temple, jaw, and ears
• Dull ache and pressure
• Darkening or discoloration of the tooth
• Sharp, spontaneous pain that you seem unable to locate
• Cracked, decayed, broken or loose tooth

What Causes Pulp Nerve Damage?

• Repeated dental procedures that strains a tooth such as crowns, filling, and drilling
• Trauma to tooth such as crack, chip, or root fracture
• Deep tooth cavity
• Deep tooth decay underneath a tooth filling that is untreated
• Teeth grinding
• Advanced gum infection
• Pus pocket forming around the end of the root, then spreading to the surrounding bones and tissues

Emergency Root Canal Treatment

1. The first step in treating root canal is taking x-rays of your infected tooth to see the shape of the root canals; also to view any infections signs. We then numb the infected tooth and its surrounding tissues with anesthesia.
2. We will use a dental gum to isolate your infected tooth from the rest of your mouth, and also to keep the tooth dry.
3. We drill a small hole into your infected tooth to access the root canals and pulp chamber to be treated. The dead pulp, nerves, and tissues are removed by flushing with sodium hypochlorite or water.
4. After we clean and disinfect the root canals, we shape them for fillings. Then, we wash and clean them once more before sealing.
5. At your next appointment for treatment, we fill and seal your root canals with a rubber-like material combined with an adhesive.
6. The final step includes restoring your tooth to its full function with the use of a crown. This will help prevent further damage or breaking. We will advise you if you need any additional dental procedures.

How Much Is an Emergency Root Canal?

Treatment costs vary widely across the nation when seeking an emergency root canal near you. The cost of a root canal treatment depends on the tooth’s location and the amount of restoration needed.

Root canal costs depend on several factors, including:

• The location of the tooth
• Whether you’re seeing your regular dentist or a specialist, such as an endodontist
• Whether it’s a first-time root canal or retreatment (a second root canal on a previously treated tooth)
• Whether it’s an emergency root canal or one that is planned
• Whether you need a crown
• Whether your insurance covers part or all of the procedure
• Where you live

On average, the cost of a root canal treatment on a front tooth is around $1,000; for bicuspids, it’s about $1,100. Molars, in the back, are harder to reach and clean. Root canal treatments in those teeth typically cost the most. Prices are usually $1,300 to $1,600.

These costs are general and do not include any available insurance benefits.

What Does an Emergency Root Canal Cost with Insurance?

The answer to this question is based wholly on the benefits of your specific insurance policy.

We encourage you to review your dental insurance policy or plan and take an active role in your oral & overall health. This is the first step to understanding exactly how much your emergency root canal costs with insurance.

Some patients have great dental insurance and can possibly receive full coverage for emergency root canal treatment, while others have more cost-effective plans that only cover a percentage of the fees associated with an emergency root canal.

A typical dental insurance policy is likely to cover 50% to 80% of the root canal’s cost after you’ve met your deductible.

These fees vary widely, only a review of your specific benefits will provide the answer as to what out-of-pocket costs you will be responsible for after the covered fees are paid by your insurance policy.

What Are Endodontists?

At Palm City Family Dentists, we specialize in diseases involving the dental pulp. Our highly trained and skilled endodontists discover the root cause of oral and facial pain. We handle complex endodontic procedures that are not offered by general dentists.

How Long Will the Restored Tooth Last?

With proper care, your restored tooth will last for a long, long time. Take care of your teeth even further by practicing good oral hygiene and going to a dentist near you for regular checkups.