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 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 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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Wonderful experience!
- Brenda S
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Dr. CUNNINGHAM is the best! Less pain than getting a normal filling at my Dentist.
- Jerry Brown
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I’m very pleased that Dr. Cunningham and his staff lived up to their 5-star ratings that I read prior to my appointment. They certainly deserve the recognition for their excellence! I would recommend them for anyone needing their expertise, in my case a painless root canal.
- Carol B
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Had a root canal scheduled for 8:45, was was finished by 10:00. Very efficient use of time. Explained the procedure to me beforehand and was as comfortable as I could have been during the procedure.
- JR R
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I highly recommend Dr. Cunningham and his staff. My root canal was pain free and Dr. Cunningham explains every step of the process to put you at ease.
- Rita R
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Dr. Cunningham and his staff were thoughtful, caring, and informative throughout the whole experience.
- Gloria H
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Quick, gentle, kind, precise, experienced! Top notch professional!!!
- Ronald B
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It was certainly the best experience I have ever had at the endodontist. Thank you for your care.
- Rebecca M
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Great team
- Larry C
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Very satisfied with the whole office. They let you know exactly what you owe before doing the procedure.
- Sue M
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Everyone was very friendly and thoughtful. Dr. Cunningham is very caring and recognized my nervousness and continually reassured and inquired on my comfort. Not that root canals are fun, but this was the most comfortable one I have had!
- Angie H
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Professional and provided clear answers to questions
- Duane B
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Very easy to schedule. Excellent service from Dr. Cunningham, dental assistant, and staff.
- Jerry P
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Make Dr. Cunningham your endodontist. He is 100% in practice for the patients. He listens to ensure appropriate treatment. His skills and techniques are superior. Contact him and know your oral health will improve.
- Monica S
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Very professional and polite
- Gloria B
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So happy I went here! Everyone was more than friendly and helpful.
- Alexa B
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Dr Cunningham and his staff do a wonderful job with all aspects of the visit…. Highly recommend him for services!
- Ruth C
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For a Dentist Dr Cunningham was very gentle. Explained every step of process in understandable plan language.
- Steven P
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Painless
- Ben Y
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Very nice not my first root canal would definitely refer
- Christy D