I have an abcess tooth, I beielve it's the #19 tooth. Second molar from the rear of my lower left jaw.
I was wondering what a reasonable price for a root canal procedure would run me. I have no insurance. I started antibiotics yesterday and have to wait ten days before having the procedure done, so I have some time to seek out prices from different dentists. I need to know what to expect to have to pay to have a reputable doctor perfom the root canal.
2007-05-22 06:34:36 · 4 answers · asked by Jordan 2 in Health ➔ Dental
The dentist who diagnosed the abcess never mentioned a crown. He did mention an Amalgam-1 surf. prim/perm in the quote I was given, which I have no idea what it means. For privacy purposes I will not give the price quote that I was given.
2007-05-22 06:51:06 · update #1
An "amalgam one-surf prim/perm" means a one-surface silver filling. It might be done to plug the access hole for the root canal tooth. In most cases, the tooth eventually needs a crown to stabilize it for long-term.
Don't go by price alone. Different dentist have different quality, skill level, comfort level, guarentee their work, etc.
Specialists will cost more than general dentists. If a general dentist is experienced with root canals, they will do a fine job for you, unless it is a complicated procedure.
"Dental shopping" is not always a good idea, because you don't really know what you are comparing unless you know the dentist. I'd ask friends, co-workers, others for a recommendation. It's about value, not price.
2007-05-22 07:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by emmalue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry about your abcess, ben there so many times. All I know is Florida. Wisconsin, NC and ORegon but in all of those states a root canal is expensive. I'm gonna tak a stab at about 800-1000 for the root canal and another 400-600 for the crown. You may want to seek out a dental college. Prices are considerably lower at one of these facilities but you may need to afford a motel room and travel. Good luck
2007-05-22 06:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the root canal and am now saving up for the crown!! Ain't life grand? My root canal cost $800. I have insurance so I ONLY had to pay for half of it. Lucky me!!
2007-05-22 06:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by horsinround2do 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each Denist, area you live and your mouth situation is different. talk to a few Dentist in your area and get the pricing. You check out cars clothes,You must check out other Denists. Good Luck Or have it pulled out,like the Denists did before.
2007-05-22 06:47:48 · answer #4 · answered by snowriver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋