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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Root canal is naturally one of those "dreaded but necessary", events in life. However, Dr. Cunningham and his pleasant staff made the visit as "normal" as possible. I especially enjoyed the Royals baseball dialogue as the work proceeded. Go Royals!
- Michel S
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Dr. Cunningham is caring and very knowledgeable. He is gentle and I couldn't even feel the shots! I would definitely recommend him.
- Shelley A
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Wonderful care and treatment. Excellent staff. I highly recommend.
- Sarah J
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Could not be happier with my experience.
- Michael G
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I absolutely will refer friends and family to Dr. Cunningham. He is a very gentle and caring dentist. My root canals were very easy, much to my surprise! And the rest of the staff were also very caring.
- Cindy H
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I was referred by my dentist to Dr. Cunningham after I told him I had a strange sore on my upper gums where I had a previous crown replaced and installed. Dr. Cunningham saw me on July 17 2024. He diagnosed it as an infected nerve in my root and said I would need to have a root canal. Also, the tooth next to it also had a problem and would need the same remedy. I was scheduled for the first root canal for July 18 the next day. To repair the other tooth we were looking for a date later in July or early August. Later on the 17th I got a call from Dr. Cunningham's office and the person after me on the 18th had canceled and they could do both root canals back to back Was I up for it? Yes, I would just like to get it done. On the 18th I showed up at Dr. Cunningham's office and the staff processed me through and got me ready to go in no time flat. Dr. Cunningham came in and explained to me what he was doing and how it was going to be done and if I had any concerns just to let him or his staff know . Dr. Cunningham is a very personal, intelligent, caring, people oriented doctor. We completed the first process within an hour. Then I got to take a break and get up and walk around and get ready for the next one. The next one went smoothly or even more smoothly than the first one. Dr. Cunningham is a rock , and is as steady as can be while drilling to my nerves in my roots of my teeth. He was always concerned about how I was feeling so that I had no pain. With the second one completed within an hour also, I was given the information that I would need to recuperate from the surgery. I had already picked up a prescription for pain before the surgery. The left side of my face was pretty numb so there was not a lot of pain, but he told me it would be painful later on. This afternoon it has not been unbearable and the swelling from the numbing has gone down and other than being a little sore everything is fine. For me, the biggest problem is not being able to eat hard foods for five days so I am living on yogurt, peanut butter sandwiches and soft foods like mashed potatoes. I am using it as a reason to lose extra weight. I would recommend Dr. Cunningham to anyone needing an Endodontic physician. he also explained to me that he would send my x-rays, prior to and post surgery, to my dentist and that I should contact him about the further process of fixing the crowned teeth. Thank you, Dr. Cunningham and your staff who are all very helpful and concerned for me. Ray Stolhand. Sent from my iPhone
- Ray S
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Consultation X-rays and exam confirmed need for root canal so scheduled within the week. Entire staff was courteous and helpful with procedure. Dr. explained as he was working what he was doing. I would highly recommend Dr. Kevin Cunningham for endodontist treatment.
- Pamela R
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Excellent service. Dr. Cunningham is very professional and knows what he is doing! Appreciate him very much.
- Jenny I
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Excellent service. Knowledgeable staff and Dr Cunningham. My root canal went very well.
- Cindy S
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Highly recommend
- Lauren R
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FABULOUS
- Anonymous
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Pleasant experience in spite of a root canal. Friendly doctor who is competent. Will return again if needed. Thanks for helping me.
- Carol H
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Patient-focused, caring, highly skilled. Best root canal I've ever had (and I've had more than one)!/
- Darrell H
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Thank you dr Cunningham. Really appreciate you taking the time to explain everything. I have complete trust in your services.
- Eric
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Overall this firm represents what a professional and proven establishment for helping others in pain should be all about. I will recommend this specialist to everyone. The staff was very kind and compassionate as well. I was very impressed. Thank you all.
- Steven R
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I highly recommend Dr. Cunningham and his staff. My previous experiences with dentists were not good at all, but Dr. Cunningham and his staff changed my attitude towards dentists for the better. Great experience and I cannot thank him and his staff enough.
- Michael H
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Dr. Cunningham was extremely polite and respectful. A true professional. Thank you
- Mickey M M
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Dr. Cunningham and stafff made me feel so at ease.... His chair side manner is the best I have experienced in a long long time from a dentist.
- George P
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Very impressed and didn’t even hurt or feel uncomfortable! Keep it up !! Was above and beyond impressed !
- Anonymous
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No pain and complete comfort with whole procedure. Very educational about every step.
- Heidi W