by Eddie Kuo | Nov 20, 2025 | Root Canals
A root canal typically takes 60 to 90 minutes for most teeth. Front teeth with a single root canal can often be completed in 30 to 60 minutes. Molars, which have three to four canals, usually require 60 to 90 minutes or occasionally longer. Most root canals are...
by Eddie Kuo | Sep 25, 2025 | Root Canals
You need a root canal when the pulp inside your tooth, the soft tissue containing nerves and blood vessels, becomes infected or damaged beyond what a filling can fix. Common causes include deep decay that reaches the pulp, a cracked or fractured tooth, repeated dental...
by Eddie Kuo | Aug 25, 2025 | Root Canals
A root canal typically costs $600 to $1,100 for a front tooth and $1,000 to $1,600 for a molar without insurance. With insurance covering 50% to 80%, most patients pay $200 to $800 out of pocket. The cost varies by tooth location, case complexity, and whether a...
by Eddie Kuo | Jun 25, 2025 | Root Canals
A root canal is not as painful as most people expect. Modern anesthesia numbs the area completely, and most patients compare the experience to having a filling placed. The procedure actually relieves the pain caused by the infected tooth, which is usually far worse...
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