I was eating breakfast this morning and the filling for my rootcanal came out. I don't know what to do since i don't have dental insurance right now til may. Can anyone help me?
2007-02-22 03:45:36 · 3 answers · asked by Sarah D 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I'd like to mention the tooth was finished being worked on in 2003, It was a perment filling. If i don't have to go to the denist id like to keep it that way if i have to. I put the filling back in and its staying there. But id still like to know your answers?
2007-02-22 06:57:37 · update #1
I have the same dilemma, no insurance and dental problems, if you have a dental college close to you I've had good experiences and very reasonable cost. I happen to be close to the University of Iowa and have used their dental school twice now. Good Luck!
2007-02-22 03:53:11 · answer #1 · answered by kmv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The root canal filling? If this is the case, usually the filling material that goes in after a root canal is only temporary. The good news is that, if you already had a root canal, getting a final restoration (filling) will seem a light easier on the checkbook. However, some teeth need crowns after a root canal, which can be upwards of $500+ depending on where you live. Many dental practices offer payment plans. Call a few and see what you can work out. It would be a shame to end up losing that tooth, and the money already invested in it if you put it off for too long.
2007-02-22 05:38:11 · answer #2 · answered by yarmiah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, if the filling covering your root canal treated tooth has fallen out, it only takes approximately 2 days for the canal space to become contaminated with bacteria again to the point where you may need the root canal re-treated....
2007-02-22 10:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by PsychicChimp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋