Dental Partners of Vero Beach provides endodontic services in Vero Beach, FL. Call 772-569-4118 to learn more and schedule an appointment.
At Dental Partners of Vero, our primary goal is to protect and preserve your natural teeth whenever possible. When a tooth becomes compromised, the inside can be susceptible to decay. During your examination, our doctors will carefully check your teeth for cracks or damage that could affect your oral health. We work with endodontic specialists to preserve your teeth and restore your smile.
Symptoms to Look For
While root canals treat cracked or badly damaged teeth, they are most commonly used to treat infected teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Endodontic Treatment
How much is endodontic treatment?
Root canal treatment is usually between $700 and $1000 for an incisor and $900 to $1500 for a molar. This price doesn’t include the cost of the crown or restoration that is used to repair and seal the tooth after your root canal. If you have dental insurance, the cost of your root canal should be at least partially covered.
Is endodontic surgery painful?
Contrary to popular belief, root canals and other endodontic procedures are not painful. Your tooth and the area surrounding it will be completely numb before we begin any work. As with any dental procedure, you may experience some discomfort from having to keep your mouth open for an extended amount of time, but you won’t experience pain. After the procedure, you may have some soreness and sensitivity, but over-the-
Is it better to have a root canal or extraction?
If you have a choice between the two procedures, you should always opt for the root canal. By saving your natural tooth, you’re also saving yourself from many inconveniences and complications down the road. Keeping your tooth in place prevents bone loss in the jaw, which can cause a weakened bite, compromise adjacent teeth, and even lead to a prematurely aged appearance. Replacing an extracted tooth with a bridge or dental implant is costly and the recovery from extraction is usually more uncomfortable than that of a root canal. There’s really no reason to choose an extraction instead of a root canal unless a tooth cannot be saved.
How do you keep your tooth white after a root canal?
This is a concern of many patients, which is understandable. We offer internal bleaching treatments for teeth that have had root canals since the color change is from the inside, not from the outside like other causes of tooth discoloration. Cosmetic bonding and dental veneers can also be used to whiten a tooth after a root canal.