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 Lisa H
The whole staff and team at Great River Endodontics is very professional and nice. This is my second root canal with Dr. Saylor and he has been very kind and thorough in explaining the process and making you feel comfortable getting this procedure done.
- Lisa H
Patient Review By Michael S
The procedure was pain free except for the Novocain injection, which was expected
- Michael S
Patient Review By Harry K
I hope my insurance pays for the root canal.
- Harry K
Patient Review By Mark A
I especially appreciate the "rush" appointment that allowed me to keep my planned vacation on schedule.
- Mark A
Patient Review By Deb D
My root canal was truly a painless procedure. Thank you very much!!
- Deb D
Patient Review By Michelle P
I didn't have laughing gas and I still fell asleep while they were doing the root canal. What more could you ask for?
- Michelle P
Patient Review By Heidi L
Very thorough and explained whole process and made sure I was comfortable
- Heidi L
Patient Review By Nicole K
Very friendly staff! Great job!
- Nicole K
Patient Review By Scott S
AWESOME JOB!!! I recommended my son to set up an appointment.
- Scott S
Patient Review By Gail A
Dr Schuweiler was the nicest dentist I’ve ever had. Friendly and knowledgeable and informative and courteous.
- Gail A
Patient Review By Bob G
Awesome very concerned and professional
- Bob G
Patient Review By Gary D
My Doctor and his hygienist were very supportive, explaining the treatment and answering my questions. They worked very efficiently. I experienced very little discomfort during the procedure. I followed the aftercare suggestions and was back to normal in just a couple of days. Thanks so much for helping me.
- Gary D
Patient Review By Brenda K
Everyone was very professional and friendly.
- Brenda K
Patient Review By David H
Happy with service and ability to get the job done right!
- David H
Patient Review By Jeff N
I highly recommend Great River Endo, really awesome Doctors and staff.
- Jeff N
Patient Review By Patty J
Excellent care and outstanding service in all areas!
- Patty J
Patient Review By Patty J
Wonderful kind staff that was professional and handled insurance prior that prepared me. Appreciate everything!
- Patty J
Patient Review By C B
Everything went as expected. Everyone was kind. Everything was clean. It was a great experience.
- C B
Patient Review By Tim B
I was very satisfied with the care and helpfulness of all involved. Very pleasant experience considering!
- Tim B
Patient Review By Donald T
The setup was a breeze, but the most important item was the skill of the assistant and her chair-side manner, as well as Dr. Brian Papworth and his talent. They were both A+ and I don't say that lightly. I had a broken tooth that was in need of a root canal, and I felt nothing. Literally almost fell asleep during the procedure, and I am not a fan of dentistry. Expertise, chair-side manner, professionalism, and overall very sweet people! Great job!
- Donald T