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
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
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
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Great doc, great staff.
- Mark D
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Smoothe, professional , and welcoming. Great experience.
- Francis R
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I was surprised how easy the procedure was. He made me feel very comfortable. Excellent doctor!
- Debbie K
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Staff were very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. They did an excellent job with the procedure and with making sure I knew what was happening (after they asked if that was what I wanted).
- Lillie D
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Dr Cunningham... Did a root canal It was the easiest root canal I have ever had. THANKS TO DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM AND STAFF..
- Jeff w
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Dr Cunningham waited for anesthesia to kick in before beginning procedure and made sure throughout process I was ok. Greatly appreciated!!!
- Laura J