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 Tim S
Awesome experience for having to have a root camel
- Tim S
Patient Review By Alfred P
I was scheduled for a root canal. But, thankfully, your doctor discovered that it was not needed.
- Alfred P
Patient Review By Mike C
Great care, friendly staff
- Mike C
Patient Review By Rick T
I was referred by my dentist for a root canal. The facility is clean and modern and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything was explained and they made me feel comfortable. The procedure was pain free and Dr. Lund went over the x-rays before and after the procedure. I would highly recommend Great River Endodontics.
- Rick T
Patient Review By Shannon N
Staff is really friendly and professional.
- Shannon N
Patient Review By Robert C
The procedure with Dr. Lund and Caitlin was painless and very professional. Would highly recommend.
- Robert C
Patient Review By Cheryl R
Everyone was very friendly and kept me informed along the way.
- Cheryl R
Patient Review By MICHAEL A
Very understanding and caring during my procedure
- MICHAEL A
Patient Review By Patsy H
Doc was fantastic. Very caring and responsive.
- Patsy H
Patient Review By Erin A
I had a great experience here. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. The procedure was quick and easy!
- Erin A
Patient Review By Marjorie S
Everyone was kind and gentle.
- Marjorie S
Patient Review By Alyssa S
Dr. Karn and Katelin (sp?) were exceptional. Made me feel very comfortable from start to finish! Would highly recommend.
- Alyssa S
Patient Review By Steve B
Dr. Penaz was very thorough understanding my needs and also checked with my regular dentist to consider what was required.
- Steve B
Patient Review By Marty F
This was a great experience ... i truthfully enjoyed undergoing a double root canal. You're team is great!!
- Marty F
Patient Review By Megan W
Was able to speak to doctor about pulling the tooth versus the root canal and he was honest about possible outcomes for the future. The staff was quick to contact my dental office and I was able to get the issue taken care of immediately.
- Megan W
Patient Review By Diane J
The only thing that was hard to swollow was the cost. It is a very expenseive procedure and based on that I can understand why people do not go to the dentist.
- Diane J
Patient Review By Renae B
The Dr was extremely kind and wanted to be sure my questions were answered…
- Renae B
Patient Review By DALE D
Young staff. Highly competent. 5 star Recommendation
- DALE D
Patient Review By steven c
other than waiting time everything was great. I thought the doctor and his assistant were amazing and truly cared about my well being.
- steven c
Patient Review By LouAnne P
I really liked that everything was explained to me before they did anything. I also liked how friendly the entire staff was from the time of check-in till I left the office because it lessen the anxiousness of the procedure being done. I would highly recommend this office to my friends and family.
- LouAnne P