Does Medicare Cover a Root Canal?
Thousands of people undergo root canals every year in the United States. This dental procedure removes the pulp from a tooth that’s been infected by bacteria. Having a root canal rather than an extraction, allows you to preserve the structure of the tooth and avoid needing a dental bridge to fill in the gap left by the missing tooth. Your dentist may prescribe a root canal if you have any of the following symptoms: Persistent tooth pain usually stemming from deep in the tooth that…