South Lincoln Family Dentistry

When a root canal is preformed the living portion of the tooth is removed, leaving the tooth very fragile and weak. Placing a crown on a tooth that has a root canal is very important to add the extra strength and protection it needs to prevent the tooth from cracking or fracturing.

When the nerve of a tooth dies the tooth is dead and can no longer heal itself. Pain and sensitivity may be noted when the nerve of a tooth is dying, the tooth may also discolor over time taking on a dark brown or black shade.

Yes, placing a crown on a tooth that has had a root canal is essential to add extra strength to the tooth.

The cost of having a root canal and crown can vary, depending on if you have insurance and what kind of procedures your insurance is going to cover. A root canal and crown can cost anywhere between $1,500 and $2,500.

During the root canal procedure there will be anesthetic used and no pain should be felt. There can be sensitivity noted the next following days after the procedure. Taking a pain reviler the following days after can help with sensitivity. Our Lincoln, NE root canal dentists will do a great job of assuring your comfort.

The best way to ease tooth pain is to visit a dental office to have the source of pain treated professionally. At home you can take a pain reliever and apply cold compress to the area until you are able to see a dentist.

Typically the ER is not going to have dental professionals on staff.

As a courtesy for patients without insurance, we do write the emergency exam and xrays down to $180. If you have dental insurance, most plans cover a portion of the exam and xrays. If dental emergencies happen over the weekend, there is a additional fee for after hours.

Yes, we have emergency dentists in Lincoln, NE.

After root canal treatment your tooth will likely be sensitive and be sure not to chew or bite on your recently treated tooth. You can use over-the-counter medications to help manage anticipated mild discomfort. After completing root canal therapy, you should not experience a sharp pain or a toothache weeks later. If you do experience a sharp toothache after root canal therapy, you should see our Lincoln, NE emergency dentist for an evaluation.

If the crack in a tooth is small, a root canal can be performed, and a tooth can be saved. If a crack is extensive and permeates the roots of a tooth, it would be best to remove the tooth and to not spend money or time saving the tooth.

Dr. Kathryn Alderman has performed hundreds of root canals and is qualified to perform easy and advanced root canals. On certain occasions, she will refer her patients to an endodontist if the necessary root canal is extremely complicated. If you wonder if you can avoid an expensive root canal procedure by an endodontist in Lincoln, NE, the best is to have a consultation with Dr. Kathryn Alderman and to evaluate a tooth that needs treatment. Dr.Kathryn Alderman takes most dental insurance plans making the cost of a root canal procedure significantly cheaper than it would be charged by an endodontist.

The price of Crest strips and out custom- made trays are about the same in prices. The benefits of professional teeth whitening vs Crest Strips: 1. We use Opalescence 35 % and the main active ingredient is 35% Carbamide Peroxide 2. Opalescence 35 % has 2 ingredients to prevent sensitivity: Potassium Nitrate and Fluoride 3 Opalescence 35 % is best for patients desiring results in a short time and time recommended is only 30 min per use 4. It is custom made and prevents burning of gums, eliminating the main cause of sensitivity during whitening The cost for our professional teeth whitening take home package is only $90

Previous dental work will not respond to teeth whitening, If you desire to whiten stained dental work, it is the best to replace an old stained filling to get the best results.