Crowns & root canals
Root canals today feel a lot like a long filling. We clear the infection, save your natural tooth and cap it with a crown that blends right in.
How crowns & root canals works at Brightside
When decay or a crack reaches the nerve inside a tooth, a root canal removes the inflamed tissue, cleans the canals and seals them. It relieves pain and lets you keep your natural tooth instead of losing it.
Teeth that have had root canals, large fillings or cracks need a crown to protect them from breaking. We design crowns digitally and use strong zirconia or layered porcelain shaded to match the teeth around them.
"If you understand what is happening in your mouth, you get to make the decisions. My job is to make that easy."Dr. Maya Okafor, DDS, FAGDWhat is included
Everything listed here is part of the visit, not an add-on.
- Diagnostic x-rays and vitality testing
- Rotary root canal instruments for efficiency
- Rubber dam isolation for a clean field
- Medicated seal and temporary filling
- Digital scan for your crown, no impression trays
- Custom temporary crown
- Zirconia or porcelain crown shade-matched in office
What to expect, start to finish
We explain each step before it happens, and you can pause at any time.
Diagnose
We confirm which tooth is causing pain with testing and x-rays.
Numb
Profound numbing and a warm blanket before we begin.
Clean and seal
Infected tissue is removed and the canals are disinfected and sealed.
Scan
A 3D scan captures the tooth for a precise custom crown.
Crown
Your final crown is cemented, polished and checked for a perfect bite.
Why patients choose it
Keep your natural tooth
Saving a tooth is almost always better than replacing it.
Fast pain relief
Most patients feel better within a day or two.
Strong and natural looking
Modern ceramics are tough and beautifully lifelike.
Precise fit
Digital scans mean fewer adjustments and a comfortable bite.
Cost and what affects it
Prices are illustrations only. Your plan, the tooth involved and any build-up needed determine the final cost, which we share in writing first.
Insurance, membership and financing- Front tooth root canalSample range$850 to $1,050
- Molar root canalSample range$1,150 to $1,400
- Zirconia or porcelain crownSample range$1,150 to $1,450
- With PPO insuranceWe send a pre-estimateOften 50% to 80% covered
From a patient
Dreaded my root canal for weeks. It honestly felt like a long filling and the warm blanket was a nice touch.
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Crowns & root canals FAQ
Have a different question? Call (614) 555-0111 and ask for our patient care team.
The procedure itself is usually no more uncomfortable than a filling thanks to modern numbing. The pain people remember is the infection beforehand, which the root canal relieves.
Back teeth almost always need a crown because they take heavy chewing forces. Some front teeth can be restored with a filling instead.
Brush, floss and keep your six-month visits. Crowns do not decay, but the tooth underneath can at the edges.