When it comes to dealing with a damaged tooth,
you have three main options: an extraction, a filling or a crown. There are
many considerations available to remedy your situation such as cost,
maintenance and location of tooth.
The most cost-effective option is an extraction. However, when a
tooth is extracted, it affects all the teeth around it. Unlike losing a primary
tooth, there is no new tooth erupting to fill the gap. This can cause the teeth
surrounding the extraction to drift and tip into this newly opened space
resulting in jaw pain and provide opportunities to damage those newly
misaligned teeth. If the damaged tooth is providing support for surrounding
teeth, an extraction may end up costing $5500 to $7500* in orthodontic work to
repair your bite.
If the damage is minimal, a filling is your best
option. A simple filling, a long-lasting metal or composite resin restoration,
can rescue your tooth and its surrounding neighbors for under $300*, depending
upon the materials and number of surfaces.
If the damage is too extensive to be repaired by a filling, you
may be a candidate for a crown, a root canal or a combination of both. A crown
is a strong porcelain and metal “tooth” that is mounted onto your existing root
system. A crown can be made from basic materials or precious metals and range
from $500 to $3000*. A root canal will relieve the damaged pulp while leaving
the existing root system intact. It may seem expensive but crown/root canal
combination is long-lasting, good-looking and smile-saving option.
Take all of the factors into consideration
before deciding on a course of action to save your smile. If cost is your
biggest obstacle, contact us about a payment plan to help give you the care
that you need at the price that you can afford.
*Prices will vary from location to
location.
This is what i am looking for. I prefer filling and Root Canal option as it is cost effective and painless also. Thanks for sharing such a helpful article.
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