Not all root canals are the same. The cost of a root canal depends on the type of tooth that needs the root canal. Asking the cost of a root canal is a little like asking the cost of a car. The answer is that it depends on what you want.

          The cost of a root canal depends on the number of roots and the number of canals that the tooth has. The cost of a root canal may also depend on the shape of the root canals. Badly curved canals are much more difficult to clean and fill than straight canals. A badly curved canal could take an extra hour to completely fill.

          Most dental insurance companies base the cost of a root canal on the type of tooth rather than the difficulty. For example, the cost of a root canal on a molar tooth is more expensive than the cost of a root canal on a bicuspid. Unfortunately, the way they base the cost of a root canal may not be accurately based on how much time a dentist has to spend working on a root canal. Most dentists base the cost of a root canal on the amount of time that they have to spend doing the root canal.

          An Endodontist ( Root Canal Specialist ) limits his practice to just doing root canals, however, many regular general dentists do root canals, too. The cost of a root canal is can be greater when done by a Root Canal Specialist.

          So when all is said and done, the cost of a root canal depends on many different things. It is important not to base your decision on who you choose to do your root canal only on the cost of a root canal but instead you should make this decision based on the background of the dentist and your relationship with this dentist.

          The cost of a root canal is usually more expensive when the root canal has to be redone to correct previous problems. Not all dentists retreat a root canal when a root canal begins to fail. Because of the added difficulty and time, the cost of a root canal is about $ 200.00 to $ 400.00 more when it has to be retreated a second time.

          If you are concerned about the cost of a root canal and would like to consult with an Atlanta Dental Group PC dentist, please call and make an appointment at 404-874-7428.