Author: Dr. Genoveva Caminschi

Endodontic treatment such root canal Mississauga has a fantastic success rate and usually lasts a lifetime. We have noticed this in our own patients from what they report to us and what we see in x-rays and follow up exams.

Statistically, the treatment is also backed up by studies such as this one that shows that of 487,476 root canal procedures, 98% of root canals last a year, 92% last five years, and 86% last ten years or more. The technology and protocol for the treatment is so well established that any patient should feel reassured that they are in good hands.

So how does one ensure that they are more towards the lifetime success of root canal treatment vs. just a multiyear success rate involving retreatment. There are several factors.

1) How long you waited before treatment: The longer you let the pain and swelling continue, the more likely the infection will spread making the situation worse needlessly. Even if there is little to no pain, skipping routine exams and x-rays means that it’s harder for your dentist to determine if there is an beginning infection present.

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2) How and when the tooth is restored after: Some people choose to skip the filling or crown that is needed after the root canal. This is a mistake. It’s vital that the tooth after treatment be sealed off properly so that new bacteria cannot get in, preventing re-infection (which you might not feel at this time, allowing infection to spread more). How long you take to seal the tooth is important as well and the sooner the better.

3) Location of the treatment. Front teeth are much simpler and are involved in much less labour than molars. Front teeth typically are used for straight cutting / biting and only have one canal anyways. The molars grind your food down. A lot of stress is absorbed on the molars and combined with the fact that they have 3 canals (or sometimes a 4^th, hidden canal), makes the procedure more complicated and may need retreatment again in the future (although still not statistically likely with proper care)

4) Your age. Patients that are older then to have drier mouths and more brittle teeth. This of course leads to further infection, decay and cracks/breaks which can reintroduce bacteria or complicate any previous treatment. Usually, the restoration of the tooth after the root canal is favoured by a dental crown due to it’s more rugged structure vs. a filling to seal the tooth.

Since there are so many factors, dentists can’t really predict how long your root canal will last. However, given the history of treatment, the studies and the testimonials, we know that it will be last for many, many years.

Root canal therapy is a procedure done to salvage a tooth that has become extremely damaged or diseased and it’s usually done when the tooth has been determined to be saved vs. a full extraction.

Some people fear the possibility of the treatment more than the procedure itself and that is because they are worried about pain and what will happen. Fear of the unknown is the saying. That’s why we make sure to ensure relaxation and care of anyone that is nervous about root canal Mississauga.

That fear however, is usually confined to the first time! In fact, most individuals say the procedure is no more unpleasant than getting a filling. If they have had multiple root canals, they know what to expect and are less stressed about it.

What is painful though, is the time before the treatment. Some people have had pain so severe, they couldn’t sleep at night. At that point, they were demanding a root canal to ease them of pain and prevent it from becoming worse. Modern dentistry has a host of technology, medication and protocols to minimize or eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure.

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After the root canal, you may have slight discomfort and sensitivity when the anesthesia wears off. That is temporary and any sensitivity or discomfort experienced after a root canal should subside within a few days. A good dental office will follow up with you and make sure you are healthy. Over the coming days and weeks, make sure to keep the area clean and to report immediately any lingering pain.

How much does an infected root canal cost

How and when you seal the treated tooth afterwards is very important. The tooth needs to be sealed by a filling or crown afterwards to prevent further infection and to make the tooth look and act like your normal teeth. Crowns, while more expensive than fillings may offer greater protection long term in some circumstances due to the durableness of the structure. The dentist will offer you the option if either one works or just recommend the crown if there are complicated factors such as advanced age or how the tooth structure can be fixed. The sooner this seal is done, the better to prevent any further bacteria from getting into the tooth. Remember, that the canals (and nerves) were cleaned out during the treatment and so you may not feel any future infection right away.

The cost to have your wisdom teeth extracted can be represented by a wide range. Patients often ask about cost but that’s hard to do over the phone or online. What’s important is that to determine a better estimate, we need to perform an oral exam and have x-rays.

That price range is determined by a few factors such as:

Your insurance plan

If you are asking what it would be out of pocket, then that depends on what kind of insurance plan you have. How much does your insurance compensate you based on the procedure. A good dental office can help you with a complimentary insurance benefits check because Wisdom Teeth Removal Mississauga plans can be complicated. With a typical insurance plan, a simple, single tooth extraction can cost between $100 to above $200.

Without insurance, you can expect to pay approximately $200 to $600+ for a simple extraction per tooth. At that point, then you can ask about flexible payment plans, if the office offers them.

How the wisdom tooth sits in your jaw

Another factor that affects the price is the state of the tooth. You can lump them into one of two categories:

Simple Tooth Extraction

If the wisdom tooth is fully erupted through the gum line and you can see it in your mouth, then it will likely be a much less expensive treatment. This is because it’s already there and easy to access. It’s less invasive and requires less time to remove.

Surgical Tooth Extraction

If the wisdom tooth hasn’t erupted and / or has become impacted, has complicated roots or is disruptive and situated in a disorganized fashion with your second molar, then it’s going to require more care, more expertise, more time and therefore be at the higher range of price.

Sedation required

how much is used and what type will affect the cost.

Upper or lower jaw

The upper jaw is easier to extract from than the lower jaw.

For all 4 wisdom teeth, refer here to find out cost:

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Every case is different (did you know some people have NO wisdom teeth?) so it’s vital to get a dentist to perform that exam and x-rays so we know what situation we are dealing with and can offer you treatment options.

A toothache is unlike most other sources of pain that we experience in daily life. If you’ve sprained an ankle, pulled a muscle, twisted your back or any of the other small issues that we deal with (and get worse with age apparently), sometimes we can just avoid that movement, or put weight on the leg or try other things to temporarily remove the pain.

But tooth pain can be all pervasive: It prevents you focusing, sleeping, and it hurts when you drink or eat. It disrupts life. Which is why when it happens to you, what you really need is a fast way to find relief from the problem.

That leaves you with a few options, but if things really do become unbearable, can you go to the ER for tooth pain? Yes, you can. However, an emergency room in a hospital is unlikely to be able to treat the majority of toothaches unless it is affecting your overall health. They usually don’t have the necessary equipment.

Go to the ER if you are experiencing any of the following:

If you are experiencing high temperatures over 101 degrees in addition to your toothache.
If your face is swelling from toothache, especially around the eye or below the jawline.
You are beginning to have trouble swallowing.
You are struggling to breathe.
You have taken antibiotics for 24 hours and the problem is getting worse.
Your dental issues are the result of facial trauma.
Any issue where you feel your greater health is imminently in danger.

And if you compare wait times at an emergency dental office appointment, it can really affect your decision where to go.

If you have tooth pain without these more severe symptoms, you can still get help. Here are some alternatives to the emergency room.

As with all other types of healthcare, dentistry includes both general procedures and emergency dental issues. Chances are if you suspect you have a dental emergency in Mississauga, you probably are, even if you don’t know all the details. Knowing what an emergency is and what type can help you get the right treatment. Here are 10 common dental issues that are considered to be dental emergencies.

Lost Tooth

If you find a tooth missing, you should contact your dentist immediately (you have about 30 minutes for a strong possibility that you can get the tooth reimplanted) to check your gums and the tooth socket for damage. Usually, a lost tooth is due to trauma or impact to the face, however, in some cases, it is due to severe decay and neglect. Rinse the tooth off and try to put it back in the socket before your dental appointment. If you are unable to do that, place it in milk. When a tooth comes out the area can become infected and cause ongoing issues for your oral health, so getting a dentist to examine the area is essential.

Cracked or Broken Tooth

A cracked or broken tooth can be caused by eating something, trauma to the face, excessive stress which leads to tooth grinding. A cracked tooth can be very painful, especially if it exposes a nerve, and can leave the tooth vulnerable to bacteria or further cracks and breaks. Book an appointment right away. It’s important to get an x-ray to see how bad the tooth is and surrounding areas. If untreated, it could lead to an abscess, further decay, more pain and you might need a root canal or at worst, a tooth extraction.

Severe Toothache

On a scale of 1 being nothing and 10 being you cannot sleep at night, how severe is the toothache? Even a light toothache is not a normal condition; however, it could be something harmless. First check to see if you have a popcorn kernel (or some other debris) in your gums or if the tooth is sensitive to hold or cold food/drinks. Otherwise, if the pain is considerable, make an appointment with the dentist soon. You can take a painkiller in the meantime while you are waiting for the appointment. However, in some cases the pain may be too severe such that off the shelf remedies have no effect. If you cannot sleep at night and the pain at a level 10 unbearable, it could be due to an abscess.

Tooth Extraction

In some cases, your tooth might need to be extracted. As mentioned above, this can be due to severe decay, broken or cracked teeth, or knocked out tooth.

Dental Abscess

If you suspect you have an abscess, this is a high priority medical emergency. Do not wait, book an appointment with any dental office that can see you right away. A dental abscess can lead to sepsis and is life threatening.

Root Canal

Some dental emergencies need a root canal. Usually, a root canal is needed when there is severe tooth decay or an abscess or some cracked or broken teeth. In this case, this is a painless procedure that will help prevent future problems. The dentist will clean out the nerves in the teeth and recommend a natural looking, durable crown on top.

Bleeding Gums

Gingivitis is an early warning sign of gum problems – specifically plaque and tartar build up. However, if the bleeding it causes usually lasts a short while. You should not ignore it, and make an appointment to see your dentist, but it would not be an emergency. However, if your gums start bleeding, and continue to do so without stopping, this indicates something much more severe, and you need to seek help immediately. It could be a sign of periodontitis (a much more severe form of gingivitis) or a number of other problems, you need to seek an emergency appointment and consult a dental professional as quickly as possible.

Lost or Damaged Dental Crown

It is really important to seek an emergency appointment as quickly as you can. Not only can it be painful, but if left as it is, this issue can compromise the long-term treatment and cause problems for your crown later. If you still have it, try to use some denture adhesive and place it back in your mouth before your appointment. That way, you can minimize how much the remaining tooth is exposed to bacteria and further trauma – especially from food that can get into the exposed tooth.

Broken Dentures

If you damage your dentures, it can be more than an inconvenience, it can prevent you eating properly and leave you with difficulty in just getting through your normal day. Not only that, but a broken denture can cause pain in the mouth leading to other issues. Try to use some denture adhesive to keep it in place or fix it temporarily before your appointment. As a result, if you do have problems with a denture, you should make an emergency appointment with your dentist to solve the problem. Your dentist may be able to repair the dentures or begin the process to make new ones for you.

Broken Braces or Broken Orthodontic Wire

This is not an urgent emergency but is problematic nonetheless. Until you get into the dentist, cover the exposed area with wax and try to use nail clippers to cut the broken wire so it’s not sticking out into your gums or mouth.

If you are going to a dentist regularly from when you are very young, the clinic should have an idea of when your wisdom teeth would need to be removed. Those teeth would need to be pulled if they look like they will be impacted or causing you discomfort.

For most people, the age range for Wisdom Teeth Removal Mississauga is from 17 to 25 years. Obviously, that is where the name “wisdom tooth” comes from because now that you are an adult, congratulations, you now have the responsibility to have some teeth extracted!

It’s a curious feature of human kind that we still grow teeth that don’t fit in our jaw. Our so called “3rd set of molars”. For a small percent of people, they don’t have wisdom teeth at all, or just 1 or 2 or 3. Some of them erupt through the gum lines, some become impacted. https://drcaminschi.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-have-wisdom-teeth-removed-ontario

That is why it’s important to maintain regular dental exams and x-rays to determine how your 3rd set of molars are coming in (if you have them).

What’s apparent however, is that wisdom teeth are no longer a necessary part of our lives and we can certainly live without them!

Yes, Wisdom Teeth Removal Mississauga is covered by most insurance plans. The thing with the majority of wisdom teeth is that if they are left alone, they eventually become impacted (most jaws are too small and the molars grow in lopsided) and they can cause cavities, caries, inflammation and infection.

A jaw infection can lead to sepsis and that can threaten your life. The severity of impacted wisdom teeth means that it’s not considered cosmetic treatment by any means and therefore covered under your insurance plan.

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You can develop cavities and other jaw and gum issues if your wisdom teeth aren’t treated.

How much of it is covered is determined by what type and what company you are with. If you are covered 80%, that means, that if the treatment is $100, you only have to pay $20 out of your pocket. However, if the treatment is covered 100%, then you pay nothing.

Some dentists are able to perform wisdom tooth extractions in their office. Usually, they deal with the bulk of the simple extraction cases. This is done for your convenience because it saves time and is preferred by most patients. The appointments are around 45 minutes.

All you have to do is ask the office if you are unsure. The office can go over your exam and x-rays and determine if Wisdom Teeth Removal Mississauga can be done in office or sent to a specialist. The specialist you would be referred to is called an oral surgeon and that’s done if it’s a complicated case.

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For simple cases, the wisdom teeth are usually erupted through the gum line and are visible when you look in the mirror. These are the least expensive and easiest to treat. The treatment is also less invasive and requires less time to remove the tooth.

For complicated cases, such as if the wisdom teeth are sideways in your jaw, or are impacted, or have complicated root structures or sitting awkwardly, then if the dentist doesn’t feel like they can complete treatment in the office, they will need to refer you to an oral surgeon. https://drcaminschi.com/is-wisdom-teeth-removal-covered-canada/

For most people however, the dentist can extract the wisdom teeth in the office.

If you have questions, then by all means, let us know. We offer free, friendly advice and are always here to help you. We want you to have a healthy and happy mouth for your lifetime.

For most, wisdom teeth extractions are such a short and inconsequential 2 weeks of their lives, that they are happy to get it done and over with.