Root Canal Treatment – McKinney, TX

Your root canal procedure begins by removing the areas of damage and extracting the pulp of your tooth, which is the inner layer. Your tooth is then sterilized before it is sealed using a special material called gutta-percha. Now, its health is reinstated, but its function and appearance are still compromised. You need a dental crown to restore its integrity and aesthetics.

Marble Dental McKinney can give you the restoration you need in just one day with state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Hegazin takes a digital impression of your mouth to get the exact measurements needed for your dental crown. This is a custom-made cap placed over the entire visible portion of your tooth. The digital process improves the accuracy of your treatment while eliminating the need for a messy impression material.

The image integrates with CAD/CAM software. Dr. Hegazin sets the specifics for your restoration to ensure it meets your exact size, shape, and color needs. The information is sent to our in-office milling machine where your restoration is cut from a single block of all-ceramic material in about 1 hour. There is no need for a temporary crown or a second appointment.

Although the crown is created in just one day, rest assured it is durable. It can last for an average of 10 years before needing to be replaced if you care for it properly.

Factors That Can Affect Root Canal Cost

Our dentists will check your smile at the initial consultation. As they examine it, they’ll note the factors that affect your root canal’s cost. These include:

• Tooth Type/Location – Based on the affected tooth’s type and location, a root canal’s price can rise or fall. This fact stems from how teeth have varying numbers of roots.
• Root Canal Difficulty – Rather complex root canals cost more to perform. Meanwhile, simpler ones tend to be less pricey.
• Additional Services – A root canal can be followed by crown or filling treatments. The “add-on” services would add to your care’s cost in those cases.

Is it Cheaper to Pull My Tooth?

At first glance, tooth removal can seem less expensive than a root canal. An extraction’s upfront price is the lower one of the two. Still, a root canal is a more cost-effective option in the long run.

Tooth loss – due to extraction or not –  has long-term effects. It can quickly change your bite and shift your other teeth out of place. Worse, the resulting smile gap would raise your odds of tooth decay or gum disease. Adding in the later tooth replacement can then involve a lot of time, money, and hassle.

Given these facts, a root canal saves your tooth and your finances. So, try to get one soon; waiting will make an extraction likelier.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Root Canal Treatment?

Dental insurance usually does cover root canal treatment. Most plans view it as relevant and medically necessary. For that reason, they’ll often meet 50-80% of its total cost.

Of course, do note that every plan is different. You should confirm your benefits with your insurance company before treatment. Our team can even help you with that process.

Other Options for Making Root Canal Treatment Affordable

Aside from insurance, other ways exist to make a root canal affordable. Just look at our office’s varied payment options. Given the right one, your care can be much more budget-friendly.

Payment options at Marble Dental McKinney include:

• Discount Membership Plan – In exchange for a low annual fee, our practice will give you a discount on root canal treatment.
• CareCredit Financing – Our office works with CareCredit, a reputable third-party financier. They would let you pay for your root canal in monthly installments.
• Special Offers – Currently, we have a special on emergency dental exams. It offers a close assessment of your mouth and dental X-rays for only $49. That way, you’d save money on the diagnosis portion of your care.

Hopefully, you see that a root canal doesn’t have to be pricey. Find out how to finance one by visiting our office!