Emergency Dentist Cost
During a dental emergency, your first concern is probably not how much emergency services are going to cost you. This is no surprise! Your priority should be treating the dental emergency quickly and safely. On the other hand, it is not a bad idea to be prepared for the unexpected costs of an emergency. Below is information to help you know what to expect from the costs of a dental emergency and some tips to consider to help minimize these unexpected costs.
Costs of Emergency Services
Emergency dental services can vary widely in costs. It helps to understand what factors may impact the cost of services. Here are some of the factors that influence costs:
- The severity of the accident or injury
- The extent of the procedures that will be needed to treat the injury
- Your geographic location
- Is the fix a minimally invasive procedure? Or will surgery be needed?
Emergency Dental Services
To better estimate the costs of emergency services, it may help to get a better idea of the costs of different treatment procedures used to treat a dental emergency. Here is more information about a few of the most common treatment procedures:
- Root canals: When a tooth root becomes severely infected an emergency root canal may be needed. The estimated price of a root canal will depend on the location of the infected tooth. A front tooth will cost between $600-$1,000 and a bicuspid or molar will cost between $800-$1,400.
- Repair of fractured or chipped teeth: The most common oral injury is a chipped or cracked tooth. The cost of repair of a fractured or chipped tooth can vary greatly and will depend on the extent of the damage. There are many treatment options for a chipped or fractured tooth, and the costs will depend on which approach your dentist decides to take. Dental bonding at a non-emergency appointment will be lower in cost, while removing a severely fractured tooth and replacing it will cost significantly more. An emergency tooth extraction will be more expensive, and the estimated cost will range between $75-600.
- Dental crown repair: If a tooth is severely fractured, dentists often opt to use dental crowns. Crowns are custom-made caps designed to cover a fractured tooth. Due to the custom design, the cost of dental crowns will range from $1,100 to $1,700.
Dental emergencies happen unexpectedly, and when they do, the timing is rarely convenient. If a dental emergency happens to you or someone you love it helps to have an idea of what to expect from the “unexpected” accident. Once bleeding and pain are under control, take a moment to call your insurance company, your dentist, or dental providers in the area and do a little research to find a provider who fits in your price range. Accidents happen but they don’t have to leave you with a massive bill. With preparation, good decision making, and a little research it is possible to find emergency dental services that are affordable for you.
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