Root Canal Treatment – Lockport, IL
Preserve Your Smile Without Pain
When people learn that root canal treatment is not actually a painful experience, they’re quite surprised! Grand Dental – Lockport accomplishes this with the help of local anesthesia and sedation dentistry, both of which help you feel comfortable from start to finish. Once completed, you’ll be relieved as your dental pain melts away. If you have severe dental discomfort, don’t wait to call us for root canal treatment in Lockport, IL!
Why Choose Grand Dental – Lockport for Root Canal Treatment?
- In-House Sedation Available
- Get Urgent Care Fast
- Highly Customized Dental Crowns
Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?
For most patients, root canal treatment is needed due to an infection inside the tooth. If this is the case, you’ll likely notice the following:
- Significant toothache
- Tooth sensitivity
- Red, inflamed, or swollen gums
- Pimple-like bumps near the sensitive or painful tooth
- Pain while chewing
When noticing any of these symptoms, do not wait to call our office for help.
The Root Canal Process
Your dental expert at Grand Dental – Lockport will begin by numbing your mouth with local anesthesia. This will keep you from feeling any pain throughout the procedure. Next, we will isolate the tooth with a latex dental dam so that no moisture reaches the affected tooth while we are working.
When ready, we will enter the tooth through the crown by creating a small hole. Using special instruments, we will begin to clear out the diseased tissues and remove the infected pulp. We will then sanitize the interior before filling it with a biocompatible, synthetic solution known as gutta-percha. This stabilizes the tooth and replaces the area previously occupied by the pulp. After sealing the tooth off from bacteria and other particles, a custom dental crown will be crafted.
After several weeks of healing, you will return to our dental office in Lockport to receive your newly crafted dental crown, which will be bonded over the vulnerable tooth.
The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal
Many patients believe tooth extraction is the better option; however, some potential downfalls can come with removing a natural tooth, one of which is the cost to replace and maintain it.
Instead, you can move forward with root canal treatment and save your tooth from possible extraction. But that’s not the only benefit you can expect. You’ll also:
- Experience a more comfortable procedure thanks to local anesthesia and updated techniques and methods used by our dental team.
- Appreciate the high success rate that root canals have. This means you will be unlikely to ever need retreatment in the future.
- Enjoy a healthier smile and appearance, as you’ll be able to keep your natural tooth and wear a color-matched dental crown that blends in seamlessly.
Understanding the Cost of Root Canals
The cost of root canals in Lockport should never deter you from seeking treatment. At Grand Dental – Lockport, our team of dentists is here to ensure you understand the importance of this type of care and why it’s a worthwhile investment – one that can be cost-effective in the future. Not only will we evaluate your case during a regular appointment to establish a proposed plan, but we’ll also include the estimated cost and discuss ways you can save while improving the health of your smile.
Factors That Can Affect Root Canal Cost
There are a few factors your dentist will need to consider before determining the expected cost of your root canal. No matter what the final figure might be, trust that we will explain what you can do to maximize your dental insurance benefits and get help for any out-of-pocket expenses you will incur.
The factors associated with the cost of treatment include:
- The location of your affected tooth – Teeth located in the back of your mouth that need treatment will often cost more than those in the front, as they contain more root canals.
- The severity of the infection or damage – Most root canals are performed in-house by one of our talented dentists; however, if the situation requires a more in-depth approach, we may need to bring in a specialist, who will have their own cost.
- Additional services: After your root canal is finished, you will likely need a custom dental crown to protect the affected tooth and prevent further damage or reinfection.
Is It Cheaper to Pull My Tooth?
When given the choice between a root canal or tooth extraction, many patients opt for the latter; however, what many do not know is that having the affected tooth removed will cost much more. Root canals have a high success rate, which means they often do not need to be repeated over the years. However, removing a tooth requires you to not only pay for the extraction but also the replacement.
Whether you choose a dental implant, dental bridge, or partial denture, the cost can add up. Also, replacement teeth require maintenance and oftentimes, special products to hold them in place and/or keep them clean.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Root Canals?
You’ll be pleased to learn that most dental insurance plans include coverage for root canals. Do not assume this is always the case; instead, review your existing policy or have a member of our dental team work on your behalf. If your plan does include this type of restorative treatment as a qualifying service, you may notice that you’ll pay much less out of pocket because of the 50-80% your insurance company will pay. Our Grand Dental – Lockport team will help maximize these benefits so that your financial burden is alleviated more than if you were to see a dentist who is out of network.
Other Options for Making Root Canal Therapy Affordable
Grand Dental – Lockport may encourage you to use your dental insurance to help lower the amount you must pay, but we also understand the remaining total may still be too high for you to pay in full.
This is why we offer our Grand Advantage Plan. By paying a low membership fee, you receive a 20% discount on available services in our Lockport office.
We also offer financing through Alphaeon Credit and CareCredit – two third-party financiers that provide low- and no-interest payment plans of varying lengths. Similar to a credit card, you pay the full balance upfront but make monthly installments over time, successfully paying off your root canal according to your budget.
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