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 of dental implants or bridges.
At the center of your tooth is 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 our why patients consistently choose Dr. Cunningham for all of their Endodontic needs!
Kevin P. Cunningham, DDS, LLC
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Great staff and friendly, talented doctor. Will definitely use again if necessary, and refer to others.
- Rebecca M
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Friendly staff and doctor, did all they could to help put me at ease and make a normally unpleasant experience quick and painless! Definitely will use again if should be necessary.
- Rebecca M
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I never had a root canal before, and I was nervous about it. Dr. Cunningham came in and introduced himself, and I started feeling better. His staff was fantastic and knowledgeable. They explained the procedure and what was going to happen. The staff showed me the instruments they would be using, and explained their purpose. They had a bite block to keep my mouth open, and I surprisingly preferred it, as opposed to just having to keep my mouth open. I was surprised how quick it was. 25-30 minutes later, I was out and ready to clock back in to the office. Thank you Dr. Cunningham!
- Stephanie H
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Friendly, professional and most importantly very little pain with the shot. Great deal experience for having a root canal. Dr Cunningham and his staff explained each step to me.
- Julie M
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Everyone here was very nice & polite! The doctor was very knowledgable and told me eveything he was going to do before he did it. I would definately recommend this place to family & friends. This is the 2nd time I have been here and both times were great. Nice job...Keep up the good work!!
- Christina R
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Dr. Cunningham is very skilled and dedicated to his profession! I was very impressed with with my procedure as to the carefulness and attention to detail!
- Helen P
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Dr. Cunningham as a great chair-side manner. He is a very friendly, very nice man. I bet he is a really good boss! Thank you, everyone, for putting me at ease as I was very nervous about this procedure.
- Jane C
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Root canals aren’t fun but it was painless and quick.
- Ron L
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This was my first root canal and I felt so at easy with Dr. Cunningham and Julie talking me through everything and answering my questions before I even knew I had them
- Elizabeth G
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Dr. Cunningham and his office were so kind and thorough, answering all questions and explanations for every step of the procedure. Dr. Cunningham always checked in to make sure I was comfortable and was very gentle throughout. I’m very happy that I was referred to him and his office!
- Majesta P
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Things went smoothly and I felt confident in the treatment I received.
- Erin C
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Best dental experience - ever!
- Dennis B
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Root Canal was painless! Dr. Cunningham did a great job and his staff was great.
- Martha S
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Very kind and friendly people. Dr. Cunningham was kind and gentle and explained everything was doing. I will definitely use them again if I need to.
- Jamie S
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Considering this was a root canal I felt calm due to the competency of the Dr. and his staff.
- Diane C
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Love this office and the care they give!
- Laney W
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I appreciate very much Dr. Cunningham's expertise, professionalism and the excellent treatment I received today. And he has a wonderful sense of humor.
- Henry S
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I think I was fortunate to find this office. I was impressed by everyone, but especially by the caring professionalism of staff members Bernie and Dusty. I thought the dentist did a good job.
- Kathleen S
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Overall experience was very good
- Anonymous
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Excellent experience, would highly recommend!
- Greg H