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.
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Had to get 2 root canals and was not looking forward to this. But after it was done, it was (dare I say) a pleasurable experience. I had the headphones on and was under. When I came too, it was complete with no pain. Thank you for making this a easy procedure.
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I would return to him in a heartbeat. He did a wonderful job. Was extremely pleasant too.
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Completely painless root canal!
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Wonderful office! Can't say I enjoyed having the root canal, but being surrounded by such kind and caring people made the experience so much easier! Thank you so much!
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Dr. Merchant was professional throughout my treatment for a tooth which resulted in root canal therapy. I had anticipated pain but felt none! Best root canal Doctor!
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The best experience for a root canal I could possibly have! Dr Steve is super knowledgeable and skillful specialist ! His nice personality is an icing on a cake !
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I would highly recommend Dr. Merchant to anyone! Even hours after the feeling in my face came back, I didn't have much pain at all! That's crazy for having a root canal that has abcessed..... I Just don't know how to say it any clearer.... THE BEST!!! Thanks Y'all
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