I'm needing to get a crown; but I can't afford it. My insurance will cover half which will come out to me paying about $350 out of my pocket. Which really isn't that bad I guess, but I had my wisdom teeth extracted in January and so all of my insurance for dental is completly used up. My dentist told me I needed to get it as soon as possible before it ends up needing a root canal. I guess my question is... is there anything I can do to help prevent it from getting worse? I won't be able to get it done until after January of next year because of insurance. I try to floss everyday and I do brush at least 2-3 times a day. Is there anything else?
Oh and also - if it does end up needing a root canal will they also have to do the crown afterwards?
Thanks for your help!!
2006-08-30 05:00:52 · 8 answers · asked by BeC 4 in Health ➔ Dental
I actually have had a root canal in the past and it was not a problem at all. Didn't hurt one bit. My main concern is the cost. I don't want to end up spending more money than it would be just to go ahead and get it done paying full price.
2006-08-30 05:28:59 · update #1
You can ask the dentist or any other dentist to put on a temporary crown. There are temps made out of acrilic that they could put on which would not be much, or a stainless steel crown which costs around $80.00. These will last a while until you get the money for porceline vrown. Most stainless last for years. So if your dentist does not provide them, call around and check with others.
I would do this as soon as you can get it done, because if it needs a crown you dont want it to get any worse.
If a root canal is done, yes you will need a crown on it to protect it. The reason why, is because the tooth is not living therefore not reciving a blood supply which will make it fragile and could break.
Also dont worry root canals have bad reps. They dont hurt. Remember you'll be numb like anything else.
2006-08-30 05:08:13 · answer #1 · answered by IKNOWTHAT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had a root canal two weeks ago and have a temporary crown/filling on right now. I do have to have a crown on but it won't be done until next March. As one of the posts said, see if you can get a temporary on there until you can afford a permanent crown.
BTW, the root canal was not any more painful then a filling, just time consuming.
2006-08-30 12:13:38 · answer #2 · answered by Chatty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't necessarily need to get a crown after a root canal.
I would find a way to get the work done right away. A living tooth is always better than a dead one. And root canals are no fun.
2006-08-30 12:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem and need 2 crowns after my insurance paid for the 2 root canals. I can't afford it either and need to wait til I get my taxes. Try to find a cheaper place that you can make payments.
2006-08-30 12:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by 2strongfor2long 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will get worse. The root canal will have to be crowned. Ask your dentist office if they offer payment plans. I waited and it cost me about $400 more than if I would have done the work in the first place.
2006-08-30 12:06:22 · answer #5 · answered by KC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a dentist but I did get a root canal before. I didn't get a crown after the root canal. What my dentist said was continue my regular routine of flossing, brushing and mouthwash. Hope this helps. And I really hope you don't need a root canal...OUCH!!!
2006-08-30 12:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by Nelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you get a crown after you get a root canal, i think you mean a filling. see how much that would cast out of pocket with out your insurance and ask you dentist if you can make payments.
2006-08-30 12:06:55 · answer #7 · answered by ~Saratini~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
TJO5656 has a good idea. Most insurance companies (or many anyhow) pay on the insertion date. Start your crown whenever your dentist says to do it, but ask if the temporary could remain on your tooth until January. This is "tricky" but legal.
2006-08-30 12:58:34 · answer #8 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋