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 Lori M
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- Lori M
Patient Review By Andrew R
They were very patient with me while doing X-rays.
- Andrew R
Patient Review By Dianne G
Least unpleasant dental experience ever!
- Dianne G
Patient Review By Rodney K
The appointment went well.
- Rodney K
Patient Review By Heidi O
Kind, caring and knowledgeable staff and doctors. Helped me feel better and saved my tooth!
- Heidi O
Patient Review By Jen S.
I felt taken care of and seen.
- Jen S.
Patient Review By Beverly E
Everyone was very
- Beverly E
Patient Review By Hoobie E
Great Job by all!
- Hoobie E
Patient Review By Mark M
Very well-pleased with the whole procedure. Everyone understood the pain I was in. All were very professional, yet personable at the same time.
- Mark M
Patient Review By Bruce
Place is the best of the best.
- Bruce
Patient Review By Deb P
Courteous and caring
- Deb P
Patient Review By Alyssa K
Great care! Very friendly staff with excellent communication during procedure
- Alyssa K
Patient Review By Josh O
They got me in quick, told me what I needed to know and took care of me as planned.
- Josh O
Patient Review By Lora B
I was in terrible pain and desperate for help. These folks are in my insurance network, but a 3 hour drive away from my home. The office staff were so great about getting me set up with the earliest available appointment. When I called the next day to say I couldn't stand the pain, they found a way to fit me in that afternoon! I was so grateful for their help. Especially when other offices were telling me their next opening was in a month or more. The dental assistant and Dentist we very personable and explained everything as they were going along. I definitely recommend this office to anyone needing care.
- Lora B
Patient Review By Kim N
This wasn't my first root canal but Dr. Shay made it the "best" root canal I've ever had.
- Kim N
Patient Review By Reynold H
The staff across the board was friendly and professional. The procedure was well explained and even more well executed. Virtually pain free throughout.
- Reynold H
Patient Review By Jayme (on behalf of minor son Ryder) R
Doing any dental procedure can be very scary for kids (and parents) and they made our 8-year-old son very comfortable. He had a pain-free, tear-free experience.
- Jayme (on behalf of minor son Ryder) R
Patient Review By Nate A
The staff was very friendly, I was very comfortable throughout the procedure and I would recommend Great River Endo to friends and family.
- Nate A
Patient Review By Janel L
Dr Nathan Lund is not only amazing at the procedures he does, and with my teeth I’ve had to see him on and off years for different teeth, but he takes the time to explain in detail what is going on and how it needs to be treated. He is compassionate and caring. He also served in our military which I feel says a lot about his character as well. Thanks for getting me in quickly when I’ve had an emergency too! You’re the best! Staff is always amazing too!
- Janel L
Patient Review By Jim M
Without doubt, will seek future work with this group! And will be recommending to family and friends. Fit me in knowing my situation, top notch facility and top-notch profession service!!
- Jim M