Root canal and abscess tooth with public aid
Added: December 15, 2007 - 5:37 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Chicago, IL
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Case Summary
Root Canal
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 12/11/07
Last Cleaning: 4/20/06
Case Description
I have 2 root canals currently and have been told that I need another root canal (I'm experiencing pain). This dentist is in Lincoln Park and seems pretty good but I don't know if I can trust dentists that public aid covers. I'm afraid they will do a poor job because I'm low income. The public aid only covers about 15% of the total cost and I can't find any info on this dentist to know if he's trustworthy. Should I just pay full price with another dentist? How serious is an abscess root canal (from poor dentistry) when I can't feel any pain there?
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Reply: Root canal and abscess tooth with public aid
added: December 18, 2007 - 8:55 AM
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Thank you for your interest but Dr. Manos only does periodontal surgery and implants (not root canals). Our office does have 3 root canal doctors though. Our office actually accepts dental insurance but not public aid. If you want any further information please feel free to call the office, 773.327.3131. Happy Holidays
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