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Are you thinking about putting off that root canal<\/a> your dentist recommended until next year? While you may be contemplating the cost and timeframe as part of your reasoning, avoiding necessary treatment can spell disaster for your oral health and your wallet. Read on to find out why your dentist believes moving forward with this procedure now is in your best interest and how it\u2019ll end up saving you money in the long run.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll Avoid Worsening Oral Health Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When recommended for a root canal, you must realize that time is of the essence. Going too long without proper treatment of your infected tooth can result in losing the tooth or even part of your jawbone. Not to mention, you put yourself at an increased risk for an abscess or worsening health conditions (i.e. heart attack, stroke).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll Get Your Pain Under Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No one wants to be in pain, no matter how brief it may be. Unfortunately, when it comes to an infection within the deepest layer of the tooth, this discomfort can grow and intensify over time. By having a root canal done in a timely manner, your dentist can remove the infected areas of your tooth and help you achieve relief from the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll Use Your Dental Benefits Before They Expire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your dental plan is designed like most others, your benefits are available to use for one calendar year. Because most dental insurance companies provide an annual maximum, which can be used toward improving your oral health throughout the year, it is in your best interest to schedule and complete complex procedures like a root canal before the end of the year. Why? Because you\u2019ll use the allotted amount provided to you by your insurance company and avoid any remaining balance from being returned into their hands come midnight on December 31. If for some reason your root canal requires multiple visits or more extensive treatment, you and your dentist may be able to spread out your appointments across calendar years, so you can minimize out of pocket expenses and use both your 2020 and 2021 annual maximums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, by having your root canal completed now, you not only save your smile from additional damage, but you also use your dental benefits in a way that helps you avoid losing valuable money at the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice
<\/strong>At Williamsburg Dental, our dental professionals know how troublesome it can be to learn you need root canal retreatment. When problems occur, you may wonder what happened and why it\u2019s suddenly necessary to go through the process again. But if you want to save your tooth from extraction, our team will go the extra mile to ensure your smile is free of pain and infection, allowing you to move forward with better oral health. If you discover you are experiencing pain, swelling, or other side effects caused by a poorly-performed root canal, visit our website<\/a> or call (402) 421-6611<\/strong> to let us help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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