It’s generally that last thing that any patient wants to here: “Your tooth is infected and we need to do a root canal in order to save the tooth and eliminate the infection.” Not only does the mere thought of getting a root canal stifle most patients, but also the cost that’s involved is enough to make anyone wince before the dentist even touches their mouth. Dental crowns are part of the restoration process that’s involved in root canal therapy, and are necessary after the therapy has been completed in order to preserve and save the tooth and restore its structural integrity. Since a large portion of the tooth is compromised in order to perform this endodontic procedure, a crown is necessary afterwards to protect the exposed portions of the tooth from re-infection and to restore the bite. Unfortunately, for those seeking to have a crown placed on a tooth following a root canal procedure, they generally will be asked to shell out $1000-$1500, depending upon the crown type. This leads up to the question at hand: Are affordable dental crowns in Arizona a myth or can they be obtained, and if so, how does one go about procuring them while ensuring they are receiving high quality dental care?
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