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 therapy, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to root canals 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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Had a great experience with my root canal procedure. Was able to keep the original tooth! Everyone was very friendly and professional and gave me options on my treatments. Everything was painless and quick!
- Justin B
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What a great experience I had at Merchant Endodontics! Drs. Kimberly and Steven Merchant are outstanding. They went out of their way to "fit me in" and did an emergency root canal, giving me near immediate relief from significant pain. The entire staff, including the front office, and especially the Dental Assistants made me very comfortable. This is a extremely caring, clean practice, with all the latest equipment. I would be happy to recommend my friends to the Merchant practice. Many thanks to everyone!
- Wells P
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The doctors, the staff...couldn't ask for a more friendly and competent group of people to care for my dental issues.
- Chuck P
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I love Dr. Merchant and staff!
- Sonya T
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I would like to thank all team members for a great experience in all aspects of the service I received at Merchant Endodontic's. Your establishment is so maintained, I was amazed on how beautiful your waiting area was when I walked into your office. Thank you again for such outstanding service I received.
- Richard G
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Oh Wow! Dr Merchant is wonderful! Went an extra mile for me! On top of my scheduled procedure, Fixed my 2 front teeth veneer for FREE! Im so grateful for that! I cant afford that. I could barely afford the root canal. His hands are very gentle and made me understand every step through the procedure. I have another one that should be done and Im definitely going back! Keep up the good work Merchant Endodontics Team!
- Joan G
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The Best of all experiences, if you have to have a root canal. You could tell you were in the hands of a real professional.
- Diana C
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Dr Merchant and his staff made getting a root canal a comfortable, easy procedure. Thank you.
- John S
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Excellent care
- INEZ B
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excellent
- Johannes N
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This is a beautiful, state of the art office
- claire M
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Great experience! The staff were professional, friendly, service oriented, and adhered to the health guidelines. Dr. Merchant was extremely thorough with my root canal. He also cosmetically fixed a tooth that turned yellow because the nerve died from trauma. The result was amazing. Best experience I’ve ever had at a dental office.
- Rossano F
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Excellent service! I have had several root canals in the past and this was the most thorough and pain free of any! Super nice staff!
- Richard E
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Made me feel so at ease. Wonderful staff and doctor in gentle and patient and kind.
- Stephanie B
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Dr. Merchant is a super talented, exceptionally professional, endodontist. My experience was painless, and every step of the complex procedure was explained to me in clear language, using computer images. His assistant was also knowledgeable, responsive, friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Merchant and his team.
- MICHAELA C
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Dr. Merchant is a super talented, exceptionally professional, endodontist. My experience was painless, and every step of the complex procedure was explained to me in clear language, using computer images. His assistant was also knowledgeable, responsive, friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Merchant and his team.
- MICHAELA C
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I enjoyed my visit, everything went smoothly. The doctor and staff were amazing & I feel very comfortable with this office & the environment.
- Laila Y
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Very comfortable, my visit was very pleasant and easy to complete my second round on my root canal.
- Diane E
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Very satisfied with Dr Merchant & staff
- Carol C
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Root canals are never pleasant but my visit was surprisingly pleasant.
- Molly D
