How Much Does a Root Canal Cost With Insurance?

Root canal treatment, sometimes referred to as Endodontic Therapy, is a procedure used to treat infections in the soft inner tissues of a tooth due to decay or other damage. The inflammation is caused by bacteria getting into the pulp chamber or nerve of the tooth.

A root canal removes these infected tissues and replaces them with an inert material called gutta-percha. In some cases, crowns may also be placed after a root canal procedure to add additional strength and structure.

When it comes to dental insurance with no waiting period for root canal treatment, there are typically two main covers available – Basic Care and Major Care. Basic care covers things like check-ups & cleanings, fillings, extractions and preventative care. Major Care insurance policies cover more complex treatments like dentures, bridges & crowns (including root canals).

Such policies often have higher monthly premiums but provide generous levels of coverage – meaning you may only have to pay part of the bill out of pocket when dealing with large procedures like root canals.

A single tooth root canal without any additional treatment options is generally between $500 – $1500 per tooth depending on its complexity. However, when factoring in X-rays & follow up appointments it could cost anywhere from $900 up to $2000 per tooth overall (or more). Adding any cosmetic restoration elements such as crowns could push this price even higher!

On top of that – waiting until there is significant pain before heading to see your dentist will mean having an emergency fee added onto your bill too!

Fortunately, having insurance cover some or all costs related to a root canal means you’re not stuck footing the entire bill yourself! Dental insurances vary greatly in terms of their limits of coverage so checking your plan specifics is essential before considering seeking any form of major dental work such as endodontic therapy or adding any accompanying cosmetic treatments like crowns.

Ultimately it depends on the type of plan you’ve signed up for (Basic Care vs. Major Care) but averages range anywhere from $100-$1,000 per tooth depending on how well your policy covers both pre/post procedural items (x-ray/exam fees/follow up visits).

Additionally some policies also put restrictions on where you’re allowed to receive treatment – so double check these factors too!

It’s always best practice when engaging in any sort of medical procedure (dental included!) to check ahead first about what kind of coverage your plan offers and make sure that you’re aware beforehand about what parts (if any) will be covered by your policy prior to beginning procedure(s).

After taking this into consideration then it should be simple enough to calculate approximately how much you’ll need set aside for payment after completion – making sure that unexpected bills won’t catch you off guard afterwards!

At Ace Dental of Texas, our knowledgeable staff is here to help you with all your root canal cost with insurance inquiries. Don’t hesitate – give us a call at (833) 777 – 7ACE and we’ll get everything sorted out for you!