Do i need a referral?
You do not need a referral to see a root canal specialist. However, most patients are referred by their general dentist to our office. Some individuals come on their own, or often times referred by one our previous patients.
Do you take my insurance?
We accept most insurance and are participating providers for several popular insurance plans. Our staff will check your insurance benefits and submit your insurance claims for you. Our staff will also check benefits with your general dentist and to the best of our ability estimate your patient portion of your insurance plan if applicable.
How can i pay for treatments
Payment is expected at the completion of your root canal treatment. We accept cash, check ,major credit cards and offer a no interest or low interest dental payment plan called Care Credit
Will there be any discomfort?
We will do our very best to make sure you are comfortable and pain free. We always make sure you are very numb prior to starting treatment.
How long is recovery time?
You will be “numb” on the root canal treated side immediately following treatment. Their are no restrictions on going right back to work for the vast majority of root canal cases. There may be some medication prescribed to you for your procedure and comfort.
What do I do after my root canal?
We ask that you schedule an appointment with your general dentist as soon as possible if your tooth requires a filling, crown or additional dental procedures. We always send an X-ray and treatment report back to your referring general dentist to inform her or him of your root canal findings and any future recommendations. Please give us a call us if you have any questions or concerns regarding your root canal case. We are always happy to answer any of your questions.
Recall visits
Our routine one year root canal follow up visit fee is included in your initial consultation appointment.
What if I miss my appointment?
We ask that you please give us 48 hours notice if you cannot make your appointment, so that we can accommodate other individuals needing root canal treatment. In certain circumstances a fee may be applied.