Root Canal Therapy
What is a root canal?
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges.
At the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels that helps to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature or pain in the tooth and gums.
If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist will most likely recommend non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. This therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases. If your tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or the chance of success is unfavorable, you will be informed at the time of consultation or when a complication becomes evident during or after treatment. We use local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort. In addition, we will provide nitrous oxide analgesia, if indicated. You will be able to drive home after your treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.
Healthy Tooth
Tooth Anatomy
Inflammation
Cleaned Canals
Filling Placed
Healed Tooth
Endodontic Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of endodontic procedures, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to root canal therapy are discussed.
What happens after treatment?
When your root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your restorative dentist. You should contact their office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office. Your restorative dentist will decide on what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth. It is rare for endodontic patients to experience complications after routine endodontic treatment or microsurgery. If a problem does occur, however, we are available at all times to respond. To prevent further decay, continue to practice good dental hygiene.
How much will it cost?
The cost associated with this procedure can vary depending on factors such as the severity of damage to the affected tooth and which tooth is affected. In general, endodontic treatment is less expensive than tooth removal and replacement with an artificial tooth.
Merchant Endodontics
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Not being from California I was worried about finding someone that I trusted. From the moment I called, and they got me in for a root canal treatment, I felt comfortable and confident things were going to be OK. I would definitely recommend Dr. Merchant to anyone that needed endodontics treatment. Excellent service, willingness to accommodate your situation, and takes dental insurance.
- Julie J
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Friendly and professional service. Extremely happy with my care.
- Steven Z
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Will definitely return to Dr. Merchant if I need endodontic work in the future.
- David H
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Great experience. Recommend.
- Bob P
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Wonderful experience and we are talking about a root canal people! š
- Faith S
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The procedure was completely painless. The doctor did an outstanding job.
- Sarah M
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BRILLIANT!!!! Thank you so very much!!!!
- Richard T
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It was a wonderful experience.
- Barbara H
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Wonderful job
- John M
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Everyone did a great job! Thank you.
- Ricardo G
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I would recommend Dr. Merchant to anyone who is need of a Endodontist.
- Winford L
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The office staff got me in the same day and Dr. Merchant relieves my pain while saving the tooth. Iām very appreciative of the quick service.
- Jeff M.
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Painless procedure. First ever root canal and it was a breeze. Highly recommended!!
- Dennis H
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Best service! Dr Merchant is knowledgeable and thorough and uses the best techniques and equipment. But at the same time very personable by taking the time to explain each procedure if you are interested or gets the job done fast if you're in a time crunch. Everybody in the office is extremely helpfull, Sarah was very impressive estimating each procedure times on each of my visits so acurately.
- Adrian B
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10 stars. Excellent service and staff.
- Fiona
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Overall an excellent experience - even though I was getting a root canal. The practice has state-of-the-art equipment and procedures. The doctor explained the procedure and performed it a very high standard. There were no complications. The staff was very professional.
- John F
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The entire staff is excellent and I wish I could come to Dr. Merchant for all my dental needs.
- Paula M
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Great staff and doctor. Highly recommend. It was amazing to watch the entire procedure.
- David W
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Wonderful
- Judy S
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Doctor Merchant is marvelous,caring and understanding. Thank you for saving my tooth I wae told not possible by an other dentist.
- SONNY S