Restorative
Root Canal Treatment
Rotary instruments and thorough numbing make today's root canal about as comfortable as a filling. Price depends on how many canals the tooth has.
- Typical cost
- $520 – $980
- Appointment
- 90 minutes
- Visits
- 1 to 2 visits
What happens
- 1
X-ray and numbing
- 2
Infected tissue cleaned from inside the tooth
- 3
Canals sealed and a temporary filling placed
- 4
Crown or strong filling to protect the tooth
Good for
- Lingering hot or cold pain
- Swelling or a gum bubble
- Deep decay close to the nerve
Afterwards
Tender to bite for a few days. Take simple pain relief as advised and avoid chewing hard on that side until it is crowned.
