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Amount: $1,824.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal
Posted by: David in Plano, TX. Purchased: November, 2007
Which Tooth: #31 Practitioner: Ahmed
This seems too expensive, but I was in need of relief on the day after Thanksgiving. My insurance does not cover.
Amount: $1,370.00 not covered by insurance Expensive Root Canal
Posted by: Ian in HEWLETT, NY. Purchased: December, 2007
Which Tooth: #3 Practitioner:
My reg dentist sent me for a Root Canal stating the charge would be $50-100 over average root canal charges. My research indicates average charge for this would not exceed $900, therefore I was looking to pay $1000. I was charged $1370. for the root canal. Am I being ripped off?
Amount: $255.00 not covered by insurance $1075 before insurance
Posted by: Amy K in Germantown, MD. Purchased: December, 2007
Which Tooth: #15 back molar Practitioner: Dr. Amir Sarkarzadeh
For my root canal, I was referred to an experienced endodontist in the area due to the location of the tooth and was shocked when I heard how much it would cost, even with insurance. However, during my brief stay in the waiting room, I heard the receptionist quoting prices of $300-$700, which made me feel a little better about my seemingly exorbitant fee. I spent $255 out of pocket, including deductible, for great novocaine and a fast, painless that left me wondering why root canals were given such a bad rap! (I later understood, when I paid $85 for the temporary filling and close to $600 for the subsequent crown.)
Amount: $1,250.00 not covered by insurance root canal
Posted by: Bill R in Garden City, NY. Purchased: December, 2007
Which Tooth: (top molar ) #3 Practitioner: Dr. R. Gupta
A cracked filling caused decay of the nerves in a molar. Sensitivity to cold/hot was an indication of need for root canal. Endodontist found complications during surgery: four canals and calcification, but price still was $1250. I have no insurance. Filling and crown are extra. I had quotes as high as $2000.
You will discover (as I have) that the dentist fails to tell you the total cost of the procedure. The Root Canal can be one item. A crown is virtually always needed to cap the tooth, that is another cost. You can't even get into a dentist office without a complete tooth cleaning - another charge. It takes a couple of office visits which are often billed separately from the procedure itself. You are right - there are several different types of types of material used to make the crown. I recall the logical and most common choice is titanium, which is cheaper than gold. A ceramic material is used to coat the crown - so it looks like a real tooth.
Here's information
from another site:
After a tooth has had a root canal, it can become dry and brittle and easy to break. A crown is usually recommended to restore the tooth properly. The cost of a root canal on a molar (back tooth) averages around $800.00 and more if a root canal specialist performs the procedure. A crown averages around $900.00.