Root Canal Treatment
What is a root canal? | What happens after treatment? | How much will a root canal cost? | Patient Reviews
What is a root canal?
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges.
At the center of your tooth is the 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. Root canal 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. Dr. Cunningham uses 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.
Don’t Suffer From Tooth Pain Any Longer!
Pain in your tooth or gums may be a symptom of infected pulp. Dr. Cunningham can perform a Root Canal to treat the infected pulp, relieve pain, and save your natural teeth!
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 a root canal cost?
The cost associated with root canals 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 much less expensive than tooth removal and replacement with an artificial tooth.
Don’t Suffer From Tooth Pain Any Longer!
Pain in your tooth or gums may be a symptom of infected pulp. Dr. Cunningham can perform a Root Canal to treat the infected pulp, relieve pain, and save your natural teeth!
Read our Reviews below to find out why patients consistently choose Dr. Cunningham for all of their Endodontic needs!
Kevin P. Cunningham, DDS, LLC
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Ready fast great experience
- Rob S
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As soon as you arrive, they make you feel like family. Dr. Cunningham is at the top of his field, has the latest technology to make you comfortable during the procedure. Dr. Cunningham and Jamie explained the procedure and what they were doing in detail. Very professional and really cares about your needs. My thanks to the whole office!
- Don K
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I had 2 root canals with no problems or discomfort
- Vicki B
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Great visit considering l was getting a root canal!
- Rodney J
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So happy that I was sent to Dr. Cunninghams practice
- Carol W
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Dr. Cunningham responded to my voicemail despite the office being closed. Specifically, he *personally* responded. I was surprised. But Dr. Cunningham took time out to help me, calling in a prescription for me and providing instruction how to resolve the issue. I have never had a doctor personally respond, much less do so after hours. Thank you!
- Kira S
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He was great at communicating each step and what to expect. The assistant was really nice and comforting and overall love the environment.
- Amanda B
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I love this office! Dusty and Dr Cunningham are a great team. They made me feel comfortable from start to finish and thoroughly explained everything. The rest of the staff was amazing too from the first phone call. I've been in the dental field for 30+ years myself & highly recommend this practice!
- Judy H
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Professional in all measures
- Paul W
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Extremely pleased! My root canal visit could not have gone better, from a patient perspective. Painless, efficient, and clear communication from start to finish. Thanks so much!
- Kristopher M
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Everything goes smooth from the first contact to the day of the root canal. A lot of explanations all along the process. I can’t be more satisfied. Highly recommended.
- Alain D
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I was a little apprehensive about the procedure, but Dr. Cunningham and Jaime made me feel very comfortable. I honestly only felt a little pinch! Thank you so much!
- Heather C
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I was so terrified to get the root canal done but I literally felt no pain and the doctor and hygienist were kind and funny and really made me feel better about the whole situation
- Brianna b
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The best experience ever! Super kind and thorough!! Def 10/10
- Erika E A
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I've had a couple root canals before by other endos. But this was by far the most pleasant experience. Doc was fabulous and the entire staff was very friendly and helpful. They have a great team there!!
- Mary P
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Many thanks to Dr. Cunningham and his staff! The procedure was explained to me in detail and was completely painless. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
- Paula L
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My first root canal and I was expecting 'unpleasantness'. Instead, I was surprised how painless and fast it was done by Dr. Cunningham and his assistant. Highly recommend!!
- Chris H
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Good people, good place here, everyone is really nice, very pleasant, I've had several root canals before and you can tell which one seem to be more thorough more complete I don't know how to say it but yeah doctor Cunningham is good there is no doubt got in and out a reasonable amount of time, everything went well, I mean it's a root canal it's just not the funnest thing ever to do but Dr Cunningham and staff really good yeah highly recommended for sure
- Dirk Y
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Everyone involved in my dental procedure was professional, friendly and helpful in explaining all aspects of the treatment. Kudos to a great team!
- Bob H
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The best dental office I have been in . Dr Cunningham is very experienced in his field. Explained the procedure. I would recommend Dr. Cunningham .
- Janet R