Cheap/budget dentist?, root canal (1 Viewer)

[thangbom4321]

I don't have insurance of any kind. I do however have a part time job so I'm not completely broke. Anyone know of a cheap place to get a root canal? My freeking tooth is aching bad (front incisor). The incisor already has a crown on it. I think the place that did it originally did a horrible job (10years ago) and so my incisors get infected every other year or more often. Sad, I know. I want to just get a root canal and end the problem once and for all if possible. So, anyone knows of a cheap/budget place to get it done other than the dental college due to the fact that it takes forever to get the procedure finish. I'm hurting now!

Thanks in advance.

 

[Diesel]

Dang dude, I had one done last year + a crown on top $3800.
Luckily I have insurance.

 

[LSUFireGal]

What area of town are you in? I can see what I can find, my health insurance has a referral line that I can call and pricing was one of the categories. When I had some stuff done I got a payment plan, it was called CARE credit. The interest was nominal and the payments were low.

 

[thangbom4321]

i'm 10 mins from Bush airport. I'm willing to travel to anywhere inside the belt if it saves me a decent amount of $$

 

[LSUFireGal]

Ok, I will make the call. In the mean time try checking the care credit website and see if that is an option.

 

[thangbom4321]

thanks!!! I called a few places myself for the cost of a root canal. Most places tell me that you have to go in and get a first checkup and consultation prior to a price. It makes sense, but I just need a rough estimate to see if I can afford it. GRRRR...

 

[LSUFireGal]

Town Square Dental 713-659-0310


This is the only one that came up with less than 3 dollar signs that also did root canals. She said something about going to brighter.com for a discount dental plan, maybe that will help if you can cancel it after you are done. Hope this helps.

 

[thangbom4321]

They are really far! I called them anyways. $25 for xray/consultation. From there, the doc will see if I needed a root canal or not. That's the same price as Apple Dentist so I went there for $25 for xray/consultation. The doc said that I don't have inflammation of the pulp or anything. It's just sensitive from possible biting on something really fast or hard. He told me to just monitor it. If I get sensitive to hot or cold, give them a call and come in so they can take a look. Maybe by that time, I will have a FT job and insurance.

Thanks for the help everyone.