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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Professional and always willing to explain and answer any questions
- Larry M
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Everyone was so nice and comforting. I really enjoyed seeing Dr Cunningham and his staff. Someone called me the next day to check on me and that was so nice.
- Marilyn R
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This was my second root canal and I'm absolutely thrilled with the level of professional courtesy and genuine care. Quick and PAINLESS - which is not always the case with root canals, in general.
- Jason P
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Professional. No pain...friendly staff
- Norman K
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You all are great No pain Thank you
- Paul J
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Very thorough great communication leading up to appointment and I really appreciated them listening to my concerns free m my last procedure elsewhere and preparing me with medication prior to this procedure. Procedure and post op instructions and explanation allowed me to be properly prepared. Great Customer Service
- Steve M
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Dr Cunningham made sure I felt at ease and comfortable
- Karla A
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Very pleased with how positive all aspects of the appointment were! Will recommend Dr. Cunningham and will definitely have him do any root canal work I have in the future.
- Tani B
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Super friendly and took care of me and my tooth issues. Thanks.
- Karen P
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Staff was very organized and responsive.
- James L
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Hated having a root canal but the doctor and staff were great. Felt no pain and was out of chair pretty quick
- Linda S
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As this was my very first root canal, to say that I was nervous would definitely be an understatement! Dr. Cunningham and his assistant eased all of my fears and thoroughly explained everything to me before, during and after the procedure. The hardest part was getting everything numb as my tooth was a bit stubborn. I’m writing this on the very day that I had my root canal done. I am so relieved to know that I won’t have any more pain or sensitivity when I chew. Dr. Cunningham is a very skilled Endodontist and I highly recommend him!
- Jan C
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The staff is very knowledgeable and explains everything before starting a procedure.
- Janet H
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Excellent service.
- Roger M
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Excellent team
- Judith M
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Very happy
- Ed M
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All of the staff were very friendly.
- Aaron C
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Thank you to Dr Cunningham and all the kind staff.
- Kathy M
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Very thoughtful, understanding, and kind. Kevin and his assistant showed no judgment and seemed only concerned about helping me with my root canal. This was my first experience, it's been (ashamed to admit) a long time since I've been able to have any dental work or checkups. I'm very grateful to have had Kevin and his staff be the ones that I was referred to for this treatment. Thank you! Without a doubt if ever in need of future dental procedures or treatments that he offers, he will without hesitation be the first I will contact.
- Megan F
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Dr. Cunningham and the staff, where nice and the procedure was quick and painless!!
- Ms. Harris