Root Canal Treatment
What is a root canal?
Root canal treatment removes the diseased inner pulp tissue of a tooth in order to stop painful inflammation and prevent a dental abscess. Without endodontic treatment, diseased teeth would need to be extracted. Root canal treatment stop the disease process and prevents infection so that the tooth can continue to provide function throughout life.
Don’t Suffer From Tooth Pain Any Longer!
Pain in your tooth or gums may be a symptom of infected pulp. Great River Endodontics can perform a Root Canal to treat the infected pulp, relieve pain, and save your natural teeth!
Most root canal treatments are done with local anesthetics just as would be provided at your dentist’s office for a filling or crown. A rubber dam is placed around the tooth that acts as a surgical barrier to prevent saliva from contaminating the root canal with bacteria and to prevent disinfecting solutions from contact with the mouth. A small opening is made on the chewing surface of the tooth or crown to gain access to the root canal spaces. Small instruments are navigated to the tips of the roots and then used to enlarge, disinfect, and clean the roots. Once the roots are clean inside, they are filled with a rubber material that will stay permanently inside the roots to prevent recontamination.
Once the root canal is treated, the tooth needs to be restored by your general dentist. Sometimes this restoration is filling, and sometimes it is a crown (porcelain cap).
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.
Great River Endodontics
Patient Review By Walter M
I had a great experience here with having a root canal. Dr. Saylor along with his assistant provided great care, basically pain free. They took time to explain things and kept me at ease. I would highly recommend them.
- Walter M
Patient Review By Amy M
You made me feel very comfortable and treated me with great respect. and you all were very efficient
- Amy M
Patient Review By Alice S
I felt well cared for
- Alice S
Patient Review By Mary G
Came on emergency appointment, staff were kind, friendly Excellent experience
- Mary G
Patient Review By Richard D. D
Excellent care
- Richard D. D
Patient Review By Richard T
Great experience. Dr Shay and Annie were outstanding.
- Richard T
Patient Review By Jan B
if you need a root canal this is the place to go!
- Jan B
Patient Review By Kathy L
Excellent work!
- Kathy L
Patient Review By Dave W
The whole thing from beginning to end was great.
- Dave W
Patient Review By Donna M
I told my grandchildren, brush your teeth, brush your teeth, so you’ll never have to have a root canal. The only bad thing about it was the inside the mouth shot was painful.🥵ouch!! Others all went well!!!!
- Donna M
Patient Review By Pamela B
My dentist called for a root canal appointment upon completion of my emergency visit. I got a call with an appointment the same day that I had seen my dentist, which was wonderful! The visit itself was a great experience - I had no discomfort and really liked having the rubber dam for the procedure - really awesome from start to finish. I have had no issues post-procedure. 5 stars! I hope I never need another root canal, but if I do, I would definitely come back to you. Thank you so much for getting me in the same day that my dentist called - it was my last day of my employer insurance coverage due to retirement. Pamela Brule
- Pamela B
Patient Review By William J
No one likes to visit their Dentist, especially for a root canal, but this particular visit was great. I hope my teeth won't need another procedure anytime soon, but if so, I know where I'm treated well.
- William J
Patient Review By Marcia L
Pleasant experience for someone who is experiencing pain. Clear explanation of procedure and instructions for after care.
- Marcia L
Patient Review By Tasha S
Great service
- Tasha S
Patient Review By Mary Jo Y
I thought the appointment would take much longer. We got everything done in about an hour!
- Mary Jo Y
Patient Review By Teresa C
It’s was a very efficient, quick and pain-free process. I felt very much at ease.
- Teresa C
Patient Review By Georgia H
I was impressed! Called prior to appt to give me estimate. Assistant explained and showed me tools they use, helped with my anxiety with a first time root canal. Doctor explained what he was doing, asked how I was doing during procedure. Highly recommend
- Georgia H
Patient Review By Sue F
Pleasant experience for a root canal. Even made it to work afterwards.
- Sue F
Patient Review By Rachelle F
My procedure went so smoothly and everyone was so nice and informative! 🙂
- Rachelle F
Patient Review By Kurt M
Great River Endodontics did a professional job and answered any and all questions.
- Kurt M