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 John V
Very fast and painless!
- John V
Patient Review By Wade F
Overall great experience.
- Wade F
Patient Review By Janelle S
They were friendly and was very detailed on explaining things
- Janelle S
Patient Review By Marcie S
It’s the best experience I ever had!! I certainly would recommend your office to anyone!!!!!
- Marcie S
Patient Review By Jason
Andrea Carlson was a great assistant in the procedure and worked very well with Dr Lund they both made a difficult situation feel like home.
- Jason
Patient Review By Julie H
I am very appreciative of the exceptionally effective, timely, compassionate and personable care I received. The front tooth worked on looks and feels great. Thank you!
- Julie H
Patient Review By Patricia L
Hopefully, I won’t need another root canal, but if I do, I’m definitely coming back here
- Patricia L
Patient Review By Rebecca T
Made me feel very comfortable! Will be back for a second root canal.
- Rebecca T
Patient Review By Wade A
I was thoroughly impressed by the facility, staff, and the doctor. They got me in on very short notice because my wife and I were traveling to Canada in two days. I would highly recommend this office for all your dental care. Thanks…… Wade
- Wade A
Patient Review By Susan A
The doctor explained everything from start to finish. He was kind, very competent and efficient. I would not hesitate to return to this business again!
- Susan A
Patient Review By Laurie D
Everyone was very professional and considerate. The doctor explained everything before the procedure of what to expect. I have anxiety and was put at ease.
- Laurie D
Patient Review By Heather C
Great staff all around. Dr. Shey was very knowledgable and explained every step of the process and my options. For never having a single cavity to all of a sudden needing a root canal, I felt very comfortable and they were great at easing my fears.
- Heather C
Patient Review By Loren M
Everything went well.
- Loren M
Patient Review By Mary P
Very good experience, stopped at Cosco on way home and people could not believe I just had a root canal. Dr.Papworth is the Best!!
- Mary P
Patient Review By Darcy M R
Everyone very friendly. Each step in process was explained thoroughly. Had no pain.
- Darcy M R
Patient Review By Barb J
Very informative and kind. Answerd all my questions.
- Barb J
Patient Review By Sheri L
This was the first time at your facility. When I walked in the door I felt at ease...wonderful and friendly front desk ladies. I loved Doc M (wasn't sure how to spell his name and his assistance were amazing. I had no pain after and everything has been going good. Thanks again!
- Sheri L
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Excellent service.
- Anonymous
Patient Review By Kevin Z
You were great
- Kevin Z
Patient Review By Jeremy P
Great experience
- Jeremy P