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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Great service
- Gary M
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Dr Cunningham took the time to explain everything to me. Even when the appointment had to be broken up into two sessions - due to the severe infection I had in my tooth, he made sure I knew what was happening. Anyone that needs a root canal, look no further. Very nice gentleman.
- Lisa F
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Dr Cunningham and his team are stellar in the personal, professional care they offer.
- Connie F
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Ver easy and professional from start to finish.
- David R
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Excellent scheduling and explanation of procedures and billing.
- Jason J
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I had been nervous without any anesthetic - it was painless and very quick.
- Sherri B
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Kudos to Doctor Cunningham and all his staff, special thanks to Dusty ️
- Aileen Gregg D
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Excellent service!!
- Bruce J
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The experience was very positive. Well, it was root canal but Dr. Cunningham was kind and efficient and he explained every step as he did it. My best root canal ever!
- Joan D
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Well done
- Fredrick R
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DR CUNNINGHAM AND HIS STAFF WERE FANTASTIC AND MADE ME FEEL COMFORTABLE THROUGHT OUT THE APPOINTMENT AND PROCEDURE.
- Dave Q
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Clear explanations of all procedures and fees. My questions were answered completely. All those in the practice I interacted with were sincere, caring and professional.
- S P
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My visit was perfect Very friendly and polite. Very pleased with the process.
- Kenneth Ryan L
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Everyone was fantastic and root canals can be very expensive and they worked with me on my insurance and got the best possible price they could which was way better than many others. I appreciate the fact that they didn’t tack on a bunch of extra charges that I didn’t need.
- Vicky S
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From the front desk staff to the dental assistant to Dr. Cunningham, I can't praise the entire staff enough. Everyone was professional and courteous and highly skilled as well as quite personable. Plus, you offered blankets to keep me warm.
- Eileen J
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I felt comfortable with the staff, and the doctor. I didn't feel any pain, my 1st root canal. Very happy
- Lisa S
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Fantastic Endodontist office in Lenexa, KS. Dr. Cunningham was the best! He explained everything I needed to know before performing a root canal. I felt no pain! His office staff were friendly and professional. I highly recommend the Dr. Kevin Cunningham Endodontist office to anyone needed a root canal.
- John M
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The doctor was very clear and concise in his explanation of how the procedure was gonna go. It went perfectly. I had no discomfort whatsoever during or after I got home. It was a very pleasant experience.
- Danley R
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When i had my initial consultation and found that i needed 4 root canals it was not that big of a surprise, now i have a fear of the dentist and took a lot for me to want to make this change in my dental health. Dr. Cunningham told me i would not feel a thing and so i went home waiting for my appointment day and of course researching and watching tons of you tube videos on root canal procedures thinking to myself there is no way that this is not going to hurt. I then asked a family member of mine and he said he had one done somewhere else and he felt everything so needless to say when i arrived for my appointment i was a little nervous. once we began i was very comfortable and when we were all done i was thinking man did he even do any work lol that's how painless it was and i had 4 done. I would recommend anyone that needs this type of work to go see Dr. Cunningham and his staff and then thank me later.
- Michael L
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Wonderful experience, start to finish!
- Dawn B