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Toothache
What different kinds of tooth pain usually mean, and which of them need to be seen the same day.
Treatment options
Ordered from the most conservative option upward. A dentist will tell you which apply to your case — this is a map of the territory, not a recommendation.
- 1Emergency Dental CareSame-day or after-hours treatment for pain, swelling, a knocked-out or broken tooth, or a lost crown or filling.Priced per visitPartially covered
- 2Dental FillingsRemoval of decay and restoration of the tooth with composite, amalgam, or another filling material.Priced per toothUsually covered
- 3Root CanalRemoval of infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, followed by cleaning, filling, and sealing the canals.Priced per toothPartially covered
- 4Dental CrownsA cap that covers a damaged or heavily restored tooth, usually made of porcelain, zirconia, or metal.Priced per toothPartially covered
- 5Tooth ExtractionRemoval of a tooth that cannot be saved, or that has to come out to make room for other treatment.Priced per toothUsually covered
- 6Gum Disease TreatmentTreatment for gingivitis and periodontitis, ranging from deep cleaning through to surgical therapy.Priced for the full treatmentPartially covered
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