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 kathryn v
Dr Karn and his staff all engendered in me a strong feeling of confidence in their abilities and competence. They clearly care about what their are doing and therefore I felt cared about as well. Thank you.... job well done.
- kathryn v
Patient Review By Mathew H
My procedure was done very quickly and I felt completely comfortable the entire time. I can't even tell that any work was done. I had no lasting pain or discomfort even after the numbing agent wore off.
- Mathew H
Patient Review By Tamara R
Very professional and friendly. Would definitely recommend!
- Tamara R
Patient Review By Bill B
The staff from scheduling the appointment to the ones working that day were very friendly and professional! Dr. Papworth and Robin were awesome throughly explaining everything that was going to happen. Totally pain free root canal! Great job! Thank you
- Bill B
Patient Review By Toni R
In need of a root canal on an upper molar, Great River Endodontics was recommended and they did a fantastic job. So very pleased with the results. Thank you so very much.
- Toni R
Patient Review By Sue W
Dr Saylor and staff squeezed me into their schedule last minute to take care of a very sore tooth! They were extremely compassionate and caring! I hope I don't have to go back, but if I have problems in the future, I won't hesitate to return. Thank you, again--so much appreciated!
- Sue W
Patient Review By Laurie L
Having never had any major dental work done before, my anxiety levels were pretty high, but Dr. Papworth and his assistant Robin were wonderful. Such a great experience. From the moment I entered the lobby to the moment I left. I would definitely recommend Great River Endodontics!! Thank you!
- Laurie L
Patient Review By Guy G
This was by far the best experience I have had with any dental work. The Doctor and his assistant Ericka were open, upfront, listened to my concerns and did a great painless job with 2 Root Canals at the same time!
- Guy G
Patient Review By Laura D
Exceptional people giving the best service! Thank you!
- Laura D
Patient Review By Jake V
Pain free root canal!
- Jake V
Patient Review By Tammy C
Very nice staff. The endodontist listened to my concerns and anxiety issues.
- Tammy C
Patient Review By Lisa J
This was not my first root canal but it was my first one at Great River. I was very pleased with the care given from start to finish. I’m usually very nervous about getting novocaine shots and my heart races but I did not feel any pain or discomfort!
- Lisa J
Patient Review By Deb W
As root canals go this was a very positive experience. Very friendly, yet professional staff. Dr Karn was informative yet so down to earth. Thankful for this team!!
- Deb W
Patient Review By Jason S
For a first-time root canal and hopefully my last... the staff was amazing - the process was well explained and help calm nerves. Overall went well and now pain free, THANK YOU!!!
- Jason S
Patient Review By Tara C
From the scheduler on the phone to the assistant to the Dr, everyone was so friendly. I never thought I would say that I had a pleasant experience with a root canal, but I did.
- Tara C
Patient Review By WADE E
explained very well throughout the entire process
- WADE E
Patient Review By Kevin G
I can not think of anything that needed improvement. From appointment scheduling to completion of procedure and out the door.
- Kevin G
Patient Review By Kathy P
I was nervous going into my appointment, not knowing what would need to be done. But everyone was so friendly and patient, explaining every step of the process, and it was far from the negative experience I had envisioned. Dr. Saylor thoroughly explained what was going on and we worked together on the best plan for treatment. I would highly recommend Great River Endodontics to anyone who needs this type of work done. Having a root canal does not have to be approached as such a negative procedure; I felt it was really no different than when I have had a crown or fillling. And a big part of this is due to the great staff at Great River Endodontics.
- Kathy P
Patient Review By Susan N
I was quite apprehensive about the root canal procedure, as it was my first time. The staff were very friendly, professional and reassuring. The root canal was painless, and Dr. Saylor explained each step of the procedure. I am extremely satisfied with Great River Endodontics.
- Susan N
Patient Review By Michelle R
I had a really good experience here. For a scary procedure the doctor made it okay. Thank you
- Michelle R