Anonymous
Posted : 7/1/2008 9:02:24 AM
****Digging through Lexi's medical file***
Lexi had a slab
fracture on her 304 (left bottom K9), and the pulp was expose. Her
choices were an extraction or root canal, and we went with the root
canal for a few reasons:
1. To take the tooth out would require cutting into her jaw and would require more extensive surgery to her mouth
2. She was young, with very healthy teeth otherwise
3. The root canal meant she would still have part of the K9 to use
In case you haven't seen any prices yet:
Lexi had the procedure done in Vienna, Virginia and the total bill was $767 in 2005. Vienna, VA is a fairly pricey suburb of DC, so
I am sure the price will vary depending on where you are. I would expect the bill to be about 60% of that where I live now (rural upstate NY).
Down the Road:
Her root canal tooth is still doing great. (knocking on wood), I think I would suggest going with a root canal if that means you can save the tooth.