Root Canal Care (Coordinated with Trusted Endodontists)

Dr. Bonin's philosophy is that the best dentist for the job is the dentist whose entire practice is built around that job. For root canal therapy, that means a board-certified endodontist with a surgical microscope, advanced training in microsurgery and pulp biology, and a daily case volume that keeps their skills sharp. Dr. Bonin has spent 24 years in Sonoma County building relationships with the endodontists who consistently deliver the outcomes he wants for his patients. When he refers you, he's referring you to someone he would send his own family to.

The advantage of being a Bonin Dental Care patient is that you don't manage the handoff. We send your records, X-rays, and any CBCT imaging directly to the specialist. We brief them on your medical history and any anxiety considerations. We schedule the follow-up restoration with our office so the tooth isn't left vulnerable. And we stay accountable for the full outcome, not just the part we performed. This is what we mean by coordinated care: one office quarterbacking specialists, materials, and follow-up so the result is what you actually need.

What patients tell us afterward is that the process felt simple even though specialists were involved. They never wondered who to call, never had to repeat their history, and never had to chase records between offices. And when the pain that brought them in is finally gone, they're grateful they kept the natural tooth rather than extracted and replaced it.

Root canal therapy cost depends on which tooth is being treated and how complex the anatomy is. A front tooth with a single, straightforward canal is less expensive than a back molar with three or four canals that are calcified or curved. Most dental insurance covers root canal therapy as a major service, typically at 50 percent coverage, and benefits often apply whether the treatment is performed in our office or at the endodontist. We coordinate billing on your behalf, give you a personalized estimate at consultation, and walk you through patient financing options if needed.

The endodontist's treatment usually takes 60 to 90 minutes. After treatment, you return to our office within 2 to 4 weeks for the permanent restoration. That second appointment is when the tooth gets its final protection. Some patients want to delay the crown, thinking they can skip it; we advise against that, as the uncrowned tooth is at serious risk of fracture. If the crown is delayed and the tooth fractures in the meantime, extraction becomes the only option and the cost of replacement far exceeds what the crown would have been.