{"id":105,"date":"2023-01-05T05:18:21","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T05:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=105"},"modified":"2023-02-08T05:18:40","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T05:18:40","slug":"is-the-cost-of-a-root-canal-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/05\/is-the-cost-of-a-root-canal-high\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Root Canal Expensive?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_280639707__4___1675833288_76908.jpg\" alt=\"A woman receiving a root canal \" class=\"wp-image-106\" width=\"304\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_280639707__4___1675833288_76908.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_280639707__4___1675833288_76908-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_280639707__4___1675833288_76908-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even if you need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/root-canal-therapy.html\">root canal therapy<\/a>, you might hesitate. In particular, you may think the price is too high. However, the truth is that the cost of a root canal varies by patient. You thus need to consult a dentist for an exact treatment estimate. That said, root canals aren\u2019t too pricey overall; they\u2019re even quite affordable. In fact, your St. John\u2019s practice can prove these claims. Here are the factors affecting a root canal\u2019s price and why treatment is cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factors That Affect Root Canal Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To know your root canal\u2019s price, a dentist must understand your situation. As such, they\u2019ll perform an oral exam to learn about the affected tooth. From there, they can assess three big factors that impact root canal cost. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tooth Location<\/strong> \u2013 One thing that\u2019ll affect treatment price is your tooth\u2019s location. Depending on where it sits in your mouth, the pearly white can have varying numbers of roots. If it has more than one, treating it will involve a higher cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Issue Severity<\/strong> \u2013 Another element in the price is your issue\u2019s severity. For example, an advanced infection might need to follow a root canal with a crown. In that case, your total expense will rise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need for Retreatment<\/strong> \u2013 If the infected tooth had a root canal in the past, a new one would be more extensive. You\u2019ll likely require a crown even if you only had a filling before. Therefore, you\u2019ll pay more for the second go-around.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Root Canals are Cost-Effective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, root canals are good investments in most cases. They can even save you money! The reasons for such facts include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Insurance Can Cover Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often enough, dental insurance includes root canal coverage. In fact, it\u2019s common for policies to cover 30-50% of the treatment\u2019s cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, there are exceptions. Some dental plans have more limits or involve long waiting periods. Therefore, you should talk to your insurance provider before you settle on a root canal procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Choices are Pricier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A tooth extraction might have a low upfront price, but it usually costs more than a root canal over time. Pulling teeth, you see, causes problems like dental misalignment, eating and speaking challenges, etc. Such difficulties then need treatments like dental implants, which are rather expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say, you\u2019ll spend less time and cash with a root canal than with alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the cost of a root canal isn\u2019t as fearful as it seems. That being the case, go ahead and book treatment in the coming days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/\"><em>Julington Creek Family Dentistry<\/em><\/a><em> is based in St. Johns, FL. Led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Jonathan H. Cohen<\/a>, our practice strives for effective, personalized dental care. To that end, we offer high-quality treatments that span preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, including emergency procedures. Our office is even equipped to perform root canal therapy. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/contact.html\"><em>our website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(904)-230-2961.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even if you need root canal therapy, you might hesitate. In particular, you may think the price is too high. However, the truth is that the cost of a root canal varies by patient. You thus need to consult a dentist for an exact treatment estimate. 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