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
Staff was great, doctor, assistant, and procedure was even better. They really care, and do a great job. This went better than any filling I've ever had.
- Anonymous
Patient Review By Tina H
Everything was explained to me as the treatment progressed. I felt that I had a choice in my treatment. I wasn’t pressured at all. Thanks to all that day.
- Tina H
Patient Review By Robert B
I only went in for a consultation but honestly my opinion is that it’s to expensive for the average person. Please don’t take it the wrong way because what you do is very important but not easy to be able to afford. Thank you
- Robert B
Patient Review By Adam B
This was my first experience having a root canal. I had a consult, followed by 2 appointments with Dr. Penaz to complete the root canal. I can’t say enough about what a great experience I had with Dr. Penaz. I strongly recommend him. He is the best of the best. I asked him tough questions in my consult, but he won me over with his expertise and incredible work with my tooth. I hope I never need another, but if I do, it will be Dr. Penaz all the way!
- Adam B
Patient Review By Tammy F
I was very pleased. Everyone was kind and welcoming. Going to the dentist is never fun but everyone made so I had the best experience possible!
- Tammy F
Patient Review By Tony R
The staff is friendly and the docs and assistants so knowledgeable and skillful that you feel that you are in expert hands. They relieved my anxiety and I had a comfortable experience. Procedure went smoothly and I experienced zero pain afterward.
- Tony R
Patient Review By Gwen L
Dr. Lund and his team made my whole experience pleasant! Who knew having a root canal could be painless! Thank you!!!
- Gwen L
Patient Review By Nick S
Wonderful experience and will come right back if I ever need anything like this again!
- Nick S
Patient Review By Kathleen J
I was in pain and appreciated the quick response in scheduling an appointment. The root canal procedure was pain free and efficient.
- Kathleen J
Patient Review By James H
Great work on some very fine details, excellent job saving my tooth and bridge.
- James H
Patient Review By Lynda D
The doctor and assistant made me feel as comfortable as possible. I REALLY appreciated the step by step narrative throughout the procedure, and the explanation before and after the procedure was thorough and not rushed. Thank you!
- Lynda D
Patient Review By Bob S
Unbelievable Experience. Staff was awesome. Dr. Did a fabulous job explaining the procedure and doing it as well. Was very impressed.
- Bob S
Patient Review By Joe G
Excellent experience
- Joe G
Patient Review By Marlene S
Everyone was very nice and wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to explain what was going on with my situation.
- Marlene S
Patient Review By Joanne B
Made me at ease
- Joanne B
Patient Review By Richard s
good job so far
- Richard s
Patient Review By Jane K
All of the staff were professional and kind. Dr. Lund took time to explain procedures and options.
- Jane K
Patient Review By Deborah S
The office was professional and the staff was very friendly and professional. The doctor checked things out thoroughly to make sure that my procedure was necessary. As it turned out, he did not feel that a root canal was my problem. Very considerate to double check before proceeding. Save me an expense that was not necessary.
- Deborah S
Patient Review By Troy C
If you need this type of work done.These are the people you want doing it.
- Troy C
Patient Review By Joyce R
I was very comfortable during the procedure. The process was explained in a friendly and understandable manner. I felt confident it was the correct tooth and moving forward with the procedure. I would return if I need more work in the future and I would recommend the endodontist and office to others.
- Joyce R