Root Canal Treatment in Lenexa
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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His assistant, Jamie, was friendly and made me feel comfortable.
- Tom H
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Dr. Cinningham, took time to explain what was going to be done to me ahead of of time. Then The doctor and his assistant carried the procedure out in a timely and excellant manner. The staff both by phone, on my arrivial and release were great.
- Timothy O
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I don’t typically take the time to always leave reviews, however, this is one review I feel needs to be recognized for their amazing service. The office staff and Dr. Cunningham and his assistant are truly amazing. With a stressful situation they make you feel at ease and that everything will be fine. They explained everything to you as they go along, which helps understand procedures. Their professionalism and kindness is off the chart amazing!!
- Susie O
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Dr Cunningham was highly recommended by several friends and I had a great experience. Staff was very friendly and Dr Cunningham explained everything clearly. Root canal procedure went well and didn’t take very long. Would highly recommend.
- Bunny K
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Fast and painless. Would recommend to everybody!
- Bret G
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Personable,professional, thorough. virtually pain free during and after procedure
- WILLIAM C
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The staff is incredibly friendly and helped me feel at ease before, during and after my procedure. What most would consider an unpleasant experience was actually easy and very comfortable. Grateful for such an awesome team of caring professionals!
- Rebecca D
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Great staff, short wait times, fast, relatively painless procedure
- Debra M
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What I thought was going to be a bad experience was not. It went fast and painless.
- Joy R
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I was leaving within days and I developed a severe toothache problem, which would have ruined my vacation. They worked me in and did a root canal with a temporary filling in the same day. My pain was gone. I returned after my vacation for the permanent filling. Dr. Cunningham and his staff saved my European vacation! Thank you to everyone! I highly recommend Dr. Cunningham and his staff.
- Stanley A
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First “root canal” and went as anticipated. Thank you.
- Larry P
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Super easy. They were very attentive to my needs and made a point to make sure I was comfortable all along the way. Highly recommend!
- Tana P
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5 Star! Would root canal again, but hopefully I won't need to. 🤣
- Ronald S
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Took less time than I expected. I was kept comfortable throughout the procedure.
- Arline B
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I have been to Dr Cunningham office for three root canals and I am extremely Happy with their services. Thank you so much for taking care of me
- Andrew K
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Very satisfied with the entire process
- Roseann W
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Staff was very friendly from the moment I entered the office. Assistant and Dr. Cunningham were both concerned which how I was feeling and wanted to make sure I was comfortable at all times.
- Donald C
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All of the staff and the doctor are knowledgeable in their roles in the office. They are confident in their ability to complete high quality care. I will return if/when I require additional dental procedures.
- Kathy N
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Shockingly fast, friendly, and painless
- Jan P
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Every one of the staff make a visit to this office a pleasure. Sounds funny to say when you're there for a root canal, but true! If you are ever in need of these types of dental services, I highly recommend Dr. Cunningham and his staff.
- Mike M