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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Staff is very friendly and understanding and Dr. Merchant explains everything clearly during the procedure.
- Jennifer S
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Great Doctor and assistant!
- Becky M
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Dr. Merchant is an ace in the field of Endodontics with precision skills, state of the art equipment and a wonderful chairside manner. Kind. Caring. Considerate.
- Roberta M
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Dr. Merchant spent a significant amount of time and effort to save my tooth, a molar which had several difficult problems, which most dental specialists would have just pulled. After the hours of work performed and the numbness finally wore off, I was pleasantly surprised that the pain and discomfort, that I had assumed would last for a day or two, didn't happen at all. Thanks.
- Joe D
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Best experience I have ever had at an Endodontist!
- Eric A
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Appreciate getting in on short notice, was not an emergency but was taken care of promptly, everyone was very courteous, friendly and professional - know data/ internet security is an issue these days but liked filling out initial paperwork on line ahead of time instead of in waiting room, helped to minimize some of my stress when I arrived
- Kevin H
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I was nervous going in for my root canal, however, it was painfree and very profesionally done in a timely manner.
- Sherrey F
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One of the Best experiences in a Dentist offices I have ever had
- Charlie W
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First class dentistry! Simply the best! Very grateful for Dr. Merchant and his wonderful staff.
- Maria P
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Dr. Merchant was both professional and friendly. He was able to accommodate my schedule and get me in at a time that he could focus all of his attention on successfully completing my challenging root canal.
- Chris H
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Excellent patient communication, felt like I was in skilled hands.
- Steven D
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Dr. Merchant and his staff made all my worries go away! This was the most painless dental procedure because of Dr. Merchant’s expert technique and caution throughout it. Him and his staff will make sure you are comfortable every step of the way. I had an amazing experience and would definitely recommend Merchant Endodontics to my friends and family.
- Lovina Y
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Does not get much better than this - Dr. Merchant and staff were great (Thanks Jenice), the procedure was relatively easy and pain-free. The recovery was easy and I did not need the Rx or a lot of advil. Also, I really appreciate the discount since this came out of my pocket. Thanks -Dave
- David H
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My daughter referred me to Dr. Merchant for a root canal. His work is excellent and took care of my pain and infection. His office is clean and his team is so nice.
- Guhn K
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All employees from the office to the dental assistants had great attitudes... Doc was awesome... flawless, From start to finish
- Gary L
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Very professional office. Well organized and efficient. Doctor and staff provide a good experience.
- Greg B
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Excellent service, highest standards, professional staff, best Endo ever!
- Wende W
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Great staff and very professional
- Folayan G
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Excellent service and staff. I highly recommend Dr. Merchant.
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Best Denrist ever best staff ever kind caring what medical providers should be.
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