A throbbing tooth that keeps you up, or one that aches long after a sip of something hot, usually means the nerve inside is inflamed or infected. Call (561) 652-5796 and we'll see you today at our Hypoluxo Rd office in Lake Worth. A root canal can calm that pain and keep the tooth.
The $99 is a minimum fee for patients paying without insurance. It covers a limited, problem-focused emergency exam (ADA code D0140) and the X-ray needed to diagnose the tooth. Treatment is priced separately and quoted to you in writing before any work starts.
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Signs you need a root canal today
The pulp is the soft core of the tooth, where the nerve and blood supply live. Once bacteria reach it through deep decay or a crack, it swells inside a space that can't expand. That pressure is what makes the pain so hard to ignore. Signs it's happening:
- A deep, pulsing ache that gets worse when you lie down.
- Sensitivity to heat or cold that lingers for a minute or more after the drink is gone.
- Pain when you bite, or a tooth that feels taller than the ones next to it.
- A pimple-like bump on the gum near the tooth, sometimes with a bad taste.
- A tooth that has turned gray or dark after an old injury.
Sometimes the pain stops on its own. That can mean the nerve has died, not that the problem has gone away, and the infection often comes back as an abscess. A face that's swelling fast, a fever, or trouble swallowing needs care today. If breathing is affected, go to a hospital emergency room first.
What happens at your same-day visit
We take an X-ray and test the tooth to see how far the problem reaches. If a root canal is the right fix, we explain the steps and give you the price in writing before we begin.
With the tooth fully numb, the dentist opens a small access point in the biting surface, removes the inflamed or infected pulp, and cleans and shapes the canals inside each root. Then the canals are sealed and the opening is closed with a filling. Most people say it feels a lot like getting a large filling.
Sometimes we do the whole root canal in one visit. If the infection is heavy, we may clean the canals, place medicine inside and finish on a second visit once things settle. A back tooth often needs a crown afterward to protect it from cracking. We'll talk through timing for that once the emergency is handled.
If the tooth has broken too far down to rebuild, removal may be the better choice. Emergency tooth extraction covers that path.
Cost of an emergency root canal in Lake Worth
Patients paying without insurance start with the $99 exam and X-ray. The root canal is priced separately, since a front tooth with one canal is a different job from a molar with three or four. You'll see the exact number in writing first.
PPO, HMO and Medicare Advantage dental plans are billed for the exam and X-ray. For the rest, we offer in-house payment plans, plus Sunbit, Cherry and CareCredit financing. See cost and insurance for details.
Why patients choose our Hypoluxo Rd office
- Weekday hours run from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, so you can come before work or after it.
- Saturday and Sunday we're open 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Same-day emergency appointments for patients who call first.
- Phones are answered 24/7, and an after-hours call holds you the first opening.
- We take most PPO and HMO dental plans and Medicare Advantage dental plans.
- Spanish-speaking staff, and parking on site.
Root canal care near you in central Palm Beach County
Our office sits on Hypoluxo Rd near the Lyons Rd corner, west of Jog Rd and close to the Turnpike. Aberdeen is about 10 minutes south of us by Hagen Ranch Rd. From Lantana, Hypoluxo Rd or Lantana Rd heads straight west. Atlantis can take Lantana Rd west to Military Trail, then Military Trail south to Hypoluxo Rd.
Frequently asked questions
Does an emergency root canal hurt?
The tooth is numbed first, so the treatment itself feels like pressure and vibration, not sharp pain. The ache you came in with usually eases once the inflamed pulp is out. Expect some tenderness when you chew for a few days afterward.
Can a root canal be done the same day?
Often, yes. If the X-ray and tests point to a root canal and we have chair time, we can start that day. Some teeth need two visits so the infection can settle between them. Either way, your pain is addressed at the first visit.
Do antibiotics fix a tooth that needs a root canal?
Antibiotics can help control a spreading infection, but they can't reach the dead or inflamed tissue inside the tooth. Once the course ends, the source is still there. Clearing out the canals, or removing the tooth, is what solves it.
Is it better to pull the tooth instead?
Keeping your own tooth is usually the stronger choice for chewing and for the teeth around it. Removal makes sense when the tooth is cracked too deeply or can't be restored. The dentist will show you the X-ray and give you both options with prices.