Root Canal Treatment
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 therapy, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to root canals 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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Let me start off by saying "I hate the dentist"! However compared to other dentist Dr. Cunningham was excellent. In and out and u barely feel anything! I would highly recommended him and his office and would be less likely to have a panic attack sitting in his chair again.
- JACOB W
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Dr. Cunningham and staff are a wonderful and caring team of professionals! They exceeded my expectations, thank you so much for putting me ease!!!
- Mary H
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Dr Cunningham was thorough in his examination and explained his diagnostic opinion
- James C
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Dr. Cunningham and his staff are professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. Always friendly as well. I trust and value the services they provide.
- Laura J
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Very good service with excellent staff.
- Rodney T
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You made an uncomfortable experience as pleasant as possible. Thanks.
- Dan S
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I was very pleased with the procedure. I normally have to have several numbing shots and Dr. Cunningham was able to numb me on the 1st try. I had a root canal started on the wrong tooth at another office on the plaza and I was sore for over 2 wks from the jerking around of my head. My head did not even leave the chair with Dr. Cunningham. Very thoughtful, gentle, and informative. He even tested my tooth and talked to me about it to make sure he got the correct one. WTG Dr. Cunningham and staff.
- Michele G
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Dr Cunningham and staff are the best. Very professional and personable. How can anyone make a root canal, an okay experience?...he does!
- Larry A
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SO GRATEFUL for GREAT dental care and caring!! Thank you all. I am so blessed to be in your care. Thanks for taking such good care of me.
- Diane C
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Absolutely THE BEST for this type of service! No one enjoys having a root canal but Dr. Cunningham and his staff are super! No anxiety at all coming to this office. Dr. Cunningham is gentle, informative and I have yet to experience any pain during a procedure. The office staff is warm and friendly. I highly recommend this office to anyone looking for this type of service.
- Linda T
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Dr was awesome
- Chelsey H
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Phenomenal endodontist, highly recommend!!!
- Cynthia B
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We have been to your office several times for myself and my son and we have had a great experience each time. Dr. Cunningham does an amazing job! We have recommended him to others.
- Susan B
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Very smooth and no pain. Experience was good and I felt well informed about progress and outcome.
- Matt K
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I wouldn’t even consider going anywhere else. The staff and Dr. Cunningham do a great job making sure you’re comfortable and that you understand the procedure.
- Chad S
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So appreciate the team's patience with my many questions and unique situation. Thank you!
- Amy G
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I always enjoy seeing the staff here. Everyone is friendly and helpful.
- Mary V
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Great team!
- Ryan J
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Jamie, Christy and Natalie were very friendly and helpful.
- Mike P
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Staff and Dr.Cunningham were all very professional and did a great job taking care of my dental issue. I was well informed regarding the procedure.
- Tom B