tooth extraction will cost medicaid more in the long run, why dont they pay for root canals?

Contrary to the first persons answer. A lot of dental schools don't do fillings and root canals. I need two root canals and 5 cavities filled, so I've been looking around recently. I did find a good place to get coverage for a low price. www.caldental.net Good luck!

I'm not going to try and rationalize dental fees--they are high, and indeed many people cannot afford good dental care.

By the same token, regular exams will generally catch cavities while they are still small, so root canals, extractions, crowns and implants are less likely to be necessary.

I also can't tell you how valuable your teeth should be to YOU. Everyone puts their own value on things, and I wouldn't judge you for having different priorities.

There are ways of getting lower-fee dentistry--the best way is to get treated at a dental school. This is an option best for people who have more time than money.

Hope this helps,

Steve Bornfeld, DDS

I even have had 2 root canals and the only problematical area grow to be conserving my mouth open for a whilst yet different than that the discomfort killers worked wonderful. My root canals have been for the main area coverd by insurance yet different than that i might pass with root canals because it fairly is significant for me to maintain the tooth in some way yet. the only ingredient is that if the tooth is extracted will their be a replacment as a with root canals you will might desire to get a crown after it fairly is carried out.