Each tooth has three main layers; the outside enamel (which is one of the toughest materials found in the body), the middle layer called dentin, and the innermost layer which is referred to as the ‘pulp’. When a tooth is affected by decay and is left untreated, the bacteria can work its way through the enamel and dentin until it reaches the soft pulp, which results in inflammation, pain and ultimately infection. The pain may eventually go away, but the infection remains dormant, and can flare up at any future time, sometimes even requiring hospitalisation.
It is this pulp that is removed during a root canal treatment and if a substantial amount requires removal, Dr William will place a dental crown over the tooth to further protect it from future infection and to help strengthen its structure. The placement of a dental crown is the number one factor that determines success of a root canal treatment on back teeth. If you have had a root canal on a back tooth without a crown being placed, you should get a crown now.
Fees for root canal therapy range from $1400 for front teeth to $2500 for posterior teeth. We offer a warranty- (credit with us) on all root canal therapies we perform. You will receive a fixed price quotation prior to proceeding. The fees for a dental crown if required are additional to the fees for root canal therapy. We cannot guarantee a root canal therapy will be successful (although almost all are successful)- but if a root canal therapy fails you will not lose what has been paid, we will credit that amount to other treatment for you or your family.
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