Root Canal Cost near Costa Mesa, CA

Root canals can help to stop the excruciating pain and save a damaged tooth. There are many reasons a tooth can get decayed or damaged. Whether it is a deep decay within the tooth, under a crown, beneath the dentin or a cracked tooth, a root canal can save it from being extracted. A root canal procedure saves as much of the damaged tooth as possible, thereby saving it from being pulled out. It also keeps the tooth from diseases of salivary glands, oral cavity, and the jaws.

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How much is a root canal in Costa Mesa?

Root Canal costs include an Exam, X-ray, Local anesthesia. Average treatment price ranges from $600 to $1400 depending on the location of the tooth. Average amount for a Crown ranges from $600 to $2000.

 

Prices without insurance

Front tooth (anterior) – $600 – $900

Bicuspid – $700 – $1,000

Molars – $1,000 – $1,400

 

Other factors that affect the cost:

• Diagnostic – An exam and Xray will be required to determine where the tooth decay is located.

• Treatment – this can be local anesthesia and extra costs that may occur from an emergency or after-hours appointments.

• Aftercare – this typically includes over-the-counter pain relievers and other treatments needed to help you feel well. You don’t need to worry much about your root canal treatment because, according to the American Association of Endodontists , the procedure is no more painful than having your cavity filled.

 

Dental Service	Average Fee	Highest Fee (95th percentile)
Initial Endodontic consultation	$59.35	$88.78
Root Canal – Anterior	$425.40	$574.88
Root Canal – Bicuspid	$514.85	$684.34
Root Canal – Molar	$651.38	$858.53
Pulp caping	$59.35	$88.78
Pulpotomy	$87.60	$108.78
Apicoectomy – first root	$483.07	$618.43
Each additional root	$241.79	$288.87
Retrograde filling per-root	$171.17	$206.48
Hemisection	$339.48	$413.04
Incision and Drainage	$188.82	$230.02

Is getting a Tooth Root Canal a Good Investment?

Many believe that it is better to let the tooth fall off or have it extracted when infected. It may seem like a good idea since the cost is minimal to none, especially if you let it fall out on its own; however, the long-term effects will be costly and even more painful than when you get a Root Canal Endodontics treatment.

Saving your natural tooth should be your priority. No denture or bridge or any other treatment when it comes to the strength of your natural teeth for chewing and biting foods. When a tooth gets pulled and is not replaced with a denture or bridge, the neighboring teeth could shift to that space where the tooth was; thus, causing more tooth loss that could lead to a more problematic and expensive issue in the future. If there are two or more missing teeth, it can cause an alteration to the structure of your face due to bone loss. You are preparing yourself for costly dental problems in the future when you decide not to have a root canal treatment.

While the cost of the endodontic treatment varies and is based on various factors, it is generally agreed on by experts that the best way to make your endodontic therapy more affordable is by avoiding the need for it in the first place. Also, avoid looking for cheap dental services as it could damage your health in the long run.

 

Insurance Coverage for Root canal

When you have a comprehensive dental treatment plan will reduce your out-of-pocket expenses for this type of treatment. Some of the insurance can cover from 50% up to 90% of your endodontic therapy. Some of the plans can even cover preventive costs. Check out your coverage for root canal cost with insurance.

Dentistry At Its Finest is an insurance-friendly dental office that can accept most PPO & HMO plans. We’ll do our best to provide benefits, check, file an insurance claim, and handle the paperwork for your treatment to make sure your interests are maximized.

 

Saving Money On Root Canal Therapy

Having a root canal treatment is expensive, but it is the best course of action. Here are some ways you can save money with this treatment.

• Government Programs

Medicare does not pay for any dental care or procedures. However, it may be able to pay for emergency inpatient hospital care should you have a dental emergency, but it does not pay for the dental care itself. If you have the coverage, do check as your treatment may be covered.

 

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

FSA or Flexible Spending Agreement is a fixed amount of pretax money to be taken from your salary and put aside to be spent only on healthcare costs. FSAs are only available through your employer that offers this option. Many employee benefits packages include FSA. These are often easy-to-use as you’ll be given with a debit card which you can access anytime. Keep in mind that FSA funds will not roll over; therefore, you have to use it all up before the year ends. You can learn more about FSA’s here.

 

• Health savings accounts (HSA)

HSA is government-regulated savings account that lets you set aside pretax income to cover for your healthcare costs, which most insurance won’t be able to cover. Moreover, contributions are tax-deductible. There are several differences between FSAs and HSAs; one of the most notable is that HSAs can roll-over, requiring you to have high-deductible insurance plans.

 

• Dental schools

There are dental schools that offer a discount on their services. You can get low-cost root canal treatment when you agree to let a student agree with your dental service. Don’t worry about allowing a student to perform a procedure for you because the right dental school will have a board-certified dentist nearby to supervise the student who is providing your services.

 

• In House Payment Plans

Many dentists have monthly insurance plans so that you don’t need to pay for your root canal treatment in full. Patients often avoid dental care because their first impression of it is that it is costly. We want to help you avoid this problem by offering some options or assistance in making payments for your dental service and lowering root canal cost without insurance.

 

Costa Mesa Root Canal Cost

Dentistry At Its Finest accepts major credit cards, including Master Card, Visa, and American Express. We also work with finance providers such as CareCredit, and the Lending Club. We also have our in-house payment plans that offer 0% interest, which relieves you from paying for your treatment in full. CareCredit can provide you with a 0% interest rate for your Root Canal Treatment.

1202 Bristol St. #120, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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