When that pulp becomes infected or inflamed from deep tooth decay, repeated dental procedures, bad crowns, or tooth cracks a root canal is often the treatment. A tooth with infected pulp can cause a severe abscess in the tooth. Bone loss in the jaw near the root tip, swelling in the mouth and face, and drainage can occur.

Other signs pointing to the need for a root canal may include pain and tenderness near the tooth and excessive sensitivity to temperature extremes. Left alone, an infected pulp can lead to serious health implications, so it’s best to seek treatment early.

Don’t worry if you have reached the maximum cap with your insurance provider for the year or do not otherwise have coverage to pay for your dental treatment, there are other options available.

We offer a convenient list of options for making payment arrangements, and we work hard to make many third-party lenders and other types of credit programs available for our patients.