Root Canal Treatment Near You
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 James S
words can say how appreciated you are, thank you for your help
- James S
Patient Review By Deb W
Not as bad as I was afraid it would be. Staff and Dr were very kind
- Deb W
Patient Review By Iris S
Good experience. Pain is gone.
- Iris S
Patient Review By Ardis T
My visits were scheduled easily, I did not have to wait to get into the chair. Everyone treated me well and Dr. Penaz was kind, gentle, and awesome.
- Ardis T
Patient Review By Sheldon J
Great visit!
- Sheldon J
Patient Review By Linda S
The staff were very professional and explained what was happening. State of the art service.
- Linda S
Patient Review By Rachel D
This was the best experience I had with a root canal. Dr. Papworth was kind, professional and efficient with his work. Thank you for making it a painless and positive experience. I also thought Tina was a great assistant. Thank you!
- Rachel D
Patient Review By ALAN S
Fantastic service!! Professional and always advising next steps.
- ALAN S
Patient Review By Michelle R
My experience with the entire staff was excellent and they took very good care of me in my emergency need of two root canals in one week - I am very Grateful, Thank you
- Michelle R
Patient Review By Mel K
I had my root canal done by Dr. Lund. The procedure was smooth and quick. He was thorough in explaining each steps while also being gentle. Afterwards, I had a follow-up with Dr. Saylor for some pain. He was very caring and made sure I was comfortable. I highly recommend both of them, and I would request either one of them again.
- Mel K
Patient Review By Maggie J
This was my first ever root canal and I was very anxious about potential for pain during and after the procedure. I was very comfortable. Discomfort was minimal in the few days afterward, and faded as was explained to me. I would definitely return here for any other Endodontal care I ever need.
- Maggie J
Patient Review By Rolf E
Minimal discomfort during the procedure.
- Rolf E
Patient Review By Karla K
I was dreading my first root canal. GRE was the best decision. The doctor explained everything well and continued to ask if I had more questions. Very pleased by how quickly and professionally the job was done.
- Karla K
Patient Review By Tim S
Have satisfied with the work done.
- Tim S
Patient Review By Randy J
The staff was very helpful, cordial and informative. They made you feel comfortable with a procedure that no one probably looks forward to. The procedure was thoroughly explained before and after.
- Randy J
Patient Review By John K
Very good service and comfortable with the information given to me, I had quite a few questions and got all of them answered. I stayed comfortable throughout the procedure.
- John K
Patient Review By Tony W
Doctor was compassionate and caring, put me at ease and comfortable through the procedure.
- Tony W
Patient Review By Doug M
They all did a great job! Professionally and personally I was treated great! Thank you all !!
- Doug M
Patient Review By Rachel T
Appreciate how they listened to my nervousness concerns before and made adjustments to ensure I was able to breeze through the procedure. Very Professional and courteous!
- Rachel T
Patient Review By Laura S
Great staff. Kate was very helpful, appreciate her help. I was put at ease with the procedure, very comfortable
- Laura S