Many people with tooth problems have thought, " how much does a does a root canal cost ?" Many people would like to avoid the cost and simply get a tooth extraction, but this is often the more expensive route due to the later cost of the necessary dental restorations. The average cost for a root canal is largely dependent on the area you live in, the tooth that needs work and the background of the dentist doing the work. Cost of living can vary greatly from city to city and this pretty much effects everything.

         So how much does a root canal cost you ask? Generally root canal therapy costs around 550 to 1,500 dollars. Teeth near the front of the mouth are generally cheaper because they usually have fewer roots and therefore require less work. Teeth towards the back of the mouth tend to have more roots and require more work to complete the job. Root canal equipment such as a digital x-ray, sonar instrumentaion and high torque headpieces are commonly used by dentists. The equipment makes the procedure, faster, easier and safer but the cost of the equipment can add to the root canal cost.

       The first thing you ask your dentist should not be how much does a root canal cost, but instead, how important is it that I get a root canal? Root canal therapy involves the hollowing out of a tooth in order to clean out the roots of a tooth that may have become infected. If this is not done it can cause the tooth to die, necessitating a tooth extraction. This means the tooth will need to be replaced, either by a bridge, partial dentures or dental implant. Bridge involve cutting down the adjacent teeth and places additional stress on these teeth and require special attention to oral hygiene. Dental implants are the best long term solution because they are extremely strong and reliable but they are expensive and rarely covered by insurance. These cost of these procedures can add up and far exceed the cost of the root canal.

        If you are having problems with a tooth and have wondered how much does a root canal cost then please consider visiting the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our doctors would rather save their patients' tooth, and their money as well, by doing a good root canal rather than extracting the tooth. Our dentists are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Smith, our root canal dentist, call 404-874-7428.