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 joe p
Did not even need aspirin
- joe p
Patient Review By Renee G
Dr. Penaz and his assistant were top notch. I am a big baby when it comes to dental work and they were very professional, checking to make sure I was comfortable throughout the procedure. If I had to have more work done, this is the place to go. Thank you!!
- Renee G
Patient Review By Maija Z
I was pleasantly surprised that after the root canal I felt good, no pain, could sleep really well the following night, actually no pain as such..the tooth was a little tender two days later, but overall, an excellent experience about a usually unpleasant procedure.
- Maija Z
Patient Review By Janet B
Everyone was very professional and courteous.
- Janet B
Patient Review By Daniel K
I didn't know what to expect, so I was surprised and very pleased with the procedure and the treatment I received.. They told me it may take a week to get used to it and they were almost right --- It took 4 days.
- Daniel K
Patient Review By Ashley F
Highly recommend! I was so nervous as I’ve had awful experiences at different places in the past. The dentist and his assistant were amazing and very calming. Was in and out with ease!
- Ashley F
Patient Review By Dan S
Everything went well and I was happy with how I was handled by both the Endodontist on call and the staff that took care of me when I was there for the procedure.
- Dan S
Patient Review By Ken M
Friendly professional staff. I've already recommended them to a friend who may need a Root Canal.
- Ken M
Patient Review By Robert P
The Great River staff were very friendly and professional. Dr. Tom Karn was excellent in explaining the procedure and making the whole experience as pleasant as possible.
- Robert P
Patient Review By Edward M
Painless root canal. Great job!!
- Edward M
Patient Review By Natalie S
Highly recommend! Very friendly and professional staff.
- Natalie S
Patient Review By Diane D C
Everyone there helped calm my nerves for my procedure and explained things to me before they happened. Very good experience!
- Diane D C
Patient Review By Jean K
The staff and doctor were very good about explaining what would happen and what was going on.
- Jean K
Patient Review By Renee M
Office staff were friendly and helpful. Dr. And assistant were very informative and personable.
- Renee M
Patient Review By Josh L
I was highly impressed by the overall care and relaxing atmosphere of the office. It was easily the most comfortable root canal procedure I’ve ever had done (this was my third) and that tooth and the gums were in BAD shape, so that’s saying something about their expertise and professionalism. I hope I won’t have to get a root canal again for quite some time, but if I do, Great River will be my first choice to get it done. Thanks for all you do!
- Josh L
Patient Review By Gail O
Honesty - dentist recommended no root canal as tooth had a crack.
- Gail O
Patient Review By Renee S
Thank you-professional job by all
- Renee S
Patient Review By Keri J
Everyone was so nice! Procedure was fast and almost completely painless. Dr explained everything very well.
- Keri J
Patient Review By Bethany M
Daughter needed a root canal. She has EXTREME anxiety with dental work. They helped relax her as much as possible and even found some headphones to listen to music during the procedure. She hated every minute of it, but she said she'd come back here again if ever she needed work again.
- Bethany M
Patient Review By Alex G
This appointment was for my son Alex. He has gone on and on about how professional Dr. Saylor is with explaining everything and being so patient. He has had no pain whatsoever! We will highly recommend Great River to anyone in need of dental work! Thank you so much.
- Alex G