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Root Canals
Are you experiencing a painful toothache? Is your tooth sensitive when you chew or drink? If so, you may need a root canal to provide you with pain relief and restore the function of your tooth.
Occasionally, severe decay or trauma can lead to the inside of your tooth becoming exposed and infected. When the infection attacks the pulp (inside of your tooth), it can be extremely painful and make your tooth very sensitive. The ideal solution is often a root canal.
The good news is, root canal therapy doesn’t live up to its reputation for being painful or uncomfortable. Now, thanks to modern technology, root canals can be carried out in one visit with short recovery time. Here is a quick overview of what to expect:
Evaluation of your tooth
Use of a dental dam to isolate the tooth and keep it clean
We numb the area and offer sedation options
The infection is cleared using rotary instruments
We fill the tooth with a special material to stabilize the tooth
A filling or crown is used to protect the tooth
By using special instruments, we are able to decrease the treatment time and improve the effectiveness of your root canal. If necessary, we may work alongside a specialist known as an endodontist to ensure the highest level of care.
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We understand your concern about the cost of dental treatment in Salt Lake City and we want to be an affordable dentist. Dentistry can be expensive. We can help.


That’s a good question. The answer is, “Probably.” There are hundreds of dental insurance companies that offer multiple plans. The plans change every year. It’s nearly impossible for us to keep track of every program, but we do our best.
We strive to work with patients with nearly every plan.
Before your visit, we will call your insurance company for you and find out how you can use your dental benefits in our office. If we learn that we can’t accept your insurance or that we can, but with some limitations, we will call you prior to your appointment.
We have many patients that choose to see us even though we don’t “accept” their insurance. The care we provide, for them, is worth the extra cost. The reason that we don’t accept every dental insurance plan is that some plan’s fees are so low that it would not allow us to provide long-lasting treatment that feels good and looks great in a kind, safe, and comfortable environment.
So, the best way to find out about your plan is to check the list below or call and give us the details, and we’ll find out for you.
At Legacy Dental, we accept the following: