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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I have used Dr. Cunningham multiple times. He and his office staff are great!
- Cheryl C
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Made me very feel very comfortable and relieved the anxiety concerning the root canal. Very kind and professional staff.
- Robert S
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Everyone was very nice and the procedure went better than expected.
- T N
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It was literally painless. Dr Cunningham and his staff were so helpful because i was very nervous before this procedure. It was a great experience.
- Audra M
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Very pleased with the overall experience.
- kenneth F
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Excellent experience for an unnerving procedure. I always felt like I was in great hands. Appreciated the friendly staff, experienced and empathetic doctor. Having had two root canals performed at this office, I would once again highly recommend Dr. Cunningham and his staff to anyone!
- Sandy W
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Very professional
- Eileen O
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Dr. Cunningham is one of the nicest, most thorough docs there is! Took the time to ensure I understand everything with the procedure & I knew my comfort was his top priority! The staff were amazing to talk to! I'd recommend this practice 2,000%
- Traci W
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Absolutely would recommend Dr. Cunningham and his office to friends and family. Thank you for making my root canal as painless as possible. 🙂
- Stephanie A
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I was totally blown away by the professionalism, service, attention and friendliness of the entire office. Both of my encounters (1st last week for an evaluation and 2nd yesterday for a root canal), was by far the best I have ever received at any dentist office. Most people cringe when they hear the words root canal, but your staff and you Dr. Cummingham, made the experience painless and took away any worries or anxiety I might have had, I was totally relaxed and comfortable the entire time. Not many people can actually say they fell asleep during the root canal procedure, but I can now. Not that I want another root canal, but if I do I'll be in contact your office, and I'll recommend you to everyone that is in need of any such services. Thank you for a great experience.
- Michael L
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Everyone in the office was professional, warm and helpful. The care I received was excellent. Dr. Cunningham explained everything and put me at ease.
- Susan D
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Very professional and friendly.
- Andres G
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Very impressed. He runs a fantastic office and is a skilled Dr.
- Gina H
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I would highly recommend this practice to family and friends.
- Darko S
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Great job on my root canal. Dr. Cunningham was very good and explained everything he was doing. Staff was very friendly and helpful with a few questions I had.
- Brit L
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It seems strange to say, but if a root canal could be enjoyable this would have been one. Dr and staff very nice and professional.
- Bob M
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Doctor Cunningham was very informative about everything and made sure I was comfortable and at ease. He was very efficient and effective. I was totally surprised when he was completely finished within 20 minutes. There was no pain whatsoever. I highly recommend him!
- Richard A
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The root canal was fast, efficient, and painless. Dr. Cunningham took what could've been miserable and made it more than good. He explained every part of what was coming, and then let me zone out and listen to a podcast while he operated. My mouth is sore, but not in pain. That's a good deal.
- Justin M
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Everyone was friendly and attentive
- Charlene W
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Dr. Cunningham and staff are amazing!
- Nancy C