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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My root canal was actually a pleasant experience. Dr Cunningham and his staff were very efficient, knowledgeable and kind.
- Patty H
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I cannot recommend this practice enough. I will always get my endodontic care there. So grateful for this exceptional practice.
- Karen C
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great experience, very painless and easy recovery
- Carter P
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Everyone in the office treated me like an actual person. I can't remember her name unfortunately but Dr. Cunningham's assistant during the procedure was excellent.
- Robert B
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All the staff that I met were friendly and reassuring. I felt comfortable and relaxed during and after my root canal. The tech and DDS Cunningham explained the entire procedure so I understood the process.
- Carl S
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Your office made a somewhat scary procedure a piece of cake! Thoughtful, kind, and competent! That’s a win in my thinking.
- Rebecca M
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Dr. Kevin Cunningham is a great Endodontist. His staff is very nice and knowledgeable. Office personnel are very friendly.
- John M
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Pleasant, professional, caring, painless, answers questions, staff is efficient and wonderful assistant.
- Phillip Y
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I would go back in i need a rootcanal
- Martina L
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I wish that I could have Dr. Cunningham as my original Dentist his attitude his spirit. He calmed me down by just the way he talked what a wonderful man and his dental technician. She was wonderful thank you for everything you’ve done. You’ve done an excellent job and you explained everything to me from start to finish thank you Dr. Cunningham. I wish there was more like you.
- Donald T
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Had a fantastic experience today, with no pain at all during the entire treatment, even the anesthesia process was smooth, Dr. Cunningham and staff explained entire procedure and were communicating throughout. The process felt even more efficient and better compared to the first time I visited couple of years ago, thank you for the great service, I would definitely recommend!
- Anurag K
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I couldn’t be happier with this procedure from start to finish! Everyone was great. Office was very clean.
- Diana R
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was extremely nervous but was put at ease, before and during the procedure
- Dyana D
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No one wants a root canal, but if one needs one, Dr. Kevin Cunningham would be the best choice
- David V
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I was very pleased with the care I received.
- Kimberlee w
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They say no one likes to go to the dentist, especially if you have to get the dreaded root canal. But Dr Cunningham and his staff took all my worries away! Heck I would get another root canal done there (just kidding if I can help it) Seriously, if you need this kind of work done and want to feel seen and heard, go see them!
- Janelle H
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This being my first root canal I had no idea what to expect. The whole experience was easy and pain free. The front staff was very helpful and the doctor and aid were very professional and obviously very skilled in everything they did.
- David L
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Everyone was very kind. I was nervous for my procedure, but the doctor and his staff put me at ease. The procedure went faster than I anticipated, which is always good!
- Kimberly P
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Professionalism at its finest. Thank you Dr. Cunningham!
- Gary L
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The best experience!
- Akia G