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 Jim M
The procedure went smooth the only thing I would ask during the whole procedure I never knew what they were doing or how much more it was longer I'd be in the chair.
- Jim M
Patient Review By Cassie S S
I was so impressed. I went in with a good amount of pain, and my dentist was telling me it was coming from a different tooth than it was coming from. The endodontist was able to look at imaging and do some tests to ensure we were looking at the right tooth- so we took care of the pain. The root canal was painless- even the numbing didnt hurt. I had no pain afterwards either. Highly reccommend going here if you need a root canal!
- Cassie S S
Patient Review By Larry S
I thought it was going to be a bad experience but it was very easy and I would do it again, and I did not need even an advil for pain-none!!
- Larry S
Patient Review By Michelle S
I was so happy they attended to my need even though it was not scheduled for that appointment!
- Michelle S
Patient Review By Ann B
I really appreciate how the doctor took time to explain everything in detail and educate me. Both the doctor and his assistant were courteous and friendly, and worked well together.
- Ann B
Patient Review By Boyd A
I was dreading the root canal and it turned out to be much less painful and uncomfortable than any dental procedure I’ve ever had!
- Boyd A
Patient Review By SHARON W
I would 'HIGHLY' recommend this office for anyone needing a root canal. Dr Lund explained everything very thoroughly before and after the procedure and also noticed that another tooth was in need of work in the future....I will definitely be coming back for that procedure. I have had several root canals in the past and by far, this was the easiest and most pain free one I have ever had. And there is even a 1 year followup on their work. I've never had that with any other endodontists. Great Lakes Endodontics really took the standard to another level. Thank you!
- SHARON W
Patient Review By David S
I was very impressed with everyone I dealt with.
- David S
Patient Review By CARRIE B
Only thing is payment options, but I understand.
- CARRIE B
Patient Review By Mike G
The staff was amazing.
- Mike G
Patient Review By Marcia S
I was very pleased with the continual explanation of the treatment procedure and excellent care provided throughout. Thank you.
- Marcia S
Patient Review By Cheryl S
The root canal went well, but when I started feeling some pain, the doctor gave me an uncomfortable second shot of novocaine into the tooth and that did the trick. During the night and into the next morning, I still had pressure, pain, and a small amount of swelling. When I called about it, I was told to come in immediately. I then received a prescription for an antibiotic, which is doing the trick. Today is my last day and it has worked. I would definitely recommend Dr. Lund and his staff for their professionalism and treatment (even after the procedure.)
- Cheryl S
Patient Review By Michele S
Dr Saylor went above and beyond helping me through some difficulties after my first visit. Very professional and very kind and caring.
- Michele S
Patient Review By Jeff Y
Even though I had a root canal, I enjoyed my visit and was very happy with the staff! Would recommend this location!
- Jeff Y
Patient Review By Marlee M
Glad it is over.
- Marlee M
Patient Review By Judy B
Excellent care.
- Judy B
Patient Review By Deb P
Was extremely impressed with staff and Dr
- Deb P
Patient Review By Sarah A
Very good doctor and staff
- Sarah A
Patient Review By Betty S
Although it is hard to say it was a wonderful visit - who wants to have a root canal - it was probably as comfortable as could be expected. I would have appreciated a bit more info about what to expect after the procedure, before I had the procedure, so I would have comprehended more info. However, I had what may have been, unusual issues after the procedure, so I don't know if anyone could have told me to be aware of potential sinus, etc. types of issues that lasted a few days after the procedure. Today, 2 weeks after the procedure, everything is great and the tooth feels good so all is well!
- Betty S
Patient Review By seth T
Was an amazing
- seth T