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
Your staff was amazing from start to finish. I had a tooth that I had already had two procedures and 6 dentist visits on before being referred to this office. The staff was amazing and scheduled me for the full treatment in one visit. The staff was very helpful and got me in right away. Thank you so much!
- Jessica F
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I was impressed with all of the staff. Everyone made me feel at ease and made sure I was pain free.
- Ellen J
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I was really happy with my experience getting a root canal with Dr. Cunningham. This was my first root canal and Jamie explained what they would be doing beforehand and answered all of my questions. Paula and Bernie at the front desk were very friendly and welcoming. Dr. Cunningham was very reassuring and took the time to answer any questions I had, I really appreciated not feeling rushed or ignored. I was not looking forward to a root canal but this was as good of an experience as I could have asked for!
- Hannah W
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Office was very friendly and professional!
- Kristi C
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I MY MANY DENTIST APPOINTMENTS IN MY LIFE , I HAVE NEVER FELT MORE RELAXED, AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE PROCEDURE,BEST DENTIST I HAVE EVER HAD, SINCERILY THINKING ABOUT CHANGING DENTIST FOR FUTURE WORK
- MARK W
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The procedure was quick and very painless compared to other root canals I had done.
- Juaquin O
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The root canal was was a better experience than nearly all mere fillings that I have ever had. I was pleasantly surprised.
- David B
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Dr Cunningham and his staff are fabulous!
- Susan E
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I have already referred another fraternity brother to Dr. Kevin.
- Monte G
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Very pleased!
- Yenis S
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Bernie, Christie and Dr. Cunningham were very friendly, put me at ease, and it was painless, compared to having my crown put on by my dentist office! They told me what was going to happen before the procedure and during! Thank you!
- Michele D
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The pain of my cracked molar was quickly relieved by the root canal in less than an hour! Dr. Cunningham explained the procedure in a precise manner and quickly calmed my fears.
- Vicki S
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I was nervous about my root canal but it was a more pleasant experience than getting a filling! Everyone was very friendly and the procedure from start to finish was very comfortable.
- Michelle G
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Good Experience
- John K
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very satisfied
- Joyce K
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Excellent experience - very fast, no pain, very professional and friendly team.
- Lisa G
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Very good experience.
- Robert B
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Today I had a root canal, and dozed off during the procedure. I did have earbuds in, and was listening to "easy listening" music, but I have no doubt that if the procedure had been uncomfortable in any way, the music would have made no difference.
- Andrew B
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Great overall experience!
- Edina G
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I was super impressed by this whole experience. No one wants to hear root canal but if I ever do again I’m coming here!
- HEATHER R