Root Canal Treatment
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 Laura B
Great place!!
- Laura B
Patient Review By Robert S
Excellent and no pain.
- Robert S
Patient Review By Sharon B
The appointment was made by my dentist, so I had no phone contact with the staff. I always use gas, and did for my root canal, but I'm not sure I needed to. Everything went smoothly and I would be more relaxed in the future.
- Sharon B
Patient Review By Terry K
Very positive experience
- Terry K
Patient Review By Carol H
Great office to get specialized dental work
- Carol H
Patient Review By Evan F
For a person who feels allot of pain when getting dental work done it was a great experience. I felt zero pain and Dr. Papworth and staff did an amazing job! I would highly recommend to anyone in need of this type of work.
- Evan F
Patient Review By Rick H
Everything went very well.
- Rick H
Patient Review By Patricia M
This tooth work was quick & painless I couldn't get the yes & no questions to work but they were all yes
- Patricia M
Patient Review By Barbara L
The staff was very helpful and put me at ease. The endodontist was very good and put me at ease, although his tools were very noisy.
- Barbara L
Patient Review By Brenda S
All of the staff were very kind.
- Brenda S
Patient Review By Kathleen D
I needed an urgent appointment for root canal so I would not have to cancel an up-coming knee replacement surgery due to a dental infection. I was given an appointment for 3 hours later, all arranged while I was on my way to St Cloud from Mora for a different appointment. My dental work truly was painless, including the dreaded novocaine injections. Thank you for everything!
- Kathleen D
Patient Review By Marshall O
Very pleased with my care.
- Marshall O
Patient Review By William B
This was my second visit to the office and I had no doubt that my appointment would be nothing but another good experience. From Chris welcoming me and getting the paper work done efficiently, to Katie starting the procedure was nothing but top notch. I had Dr. Schuweiler for my root canal procedure and was amazing as well. Absolutely zero pain. The team at Great River Endodontics are awesome! Thanks again William B
- William B
Patient Review By Deb M
Loved Dr. Lund and Sarah. What great people! And I felt zero pain!
- Deb M
Patient Review By Mark L
I was really impressed with the doctor and his assistant. They worked so efficiently as a team.
- Mark L
Patient Review By Rosemary Z
Dr. Karn, is fantastic. He makes you feel comfortable and makes sure your questions are answered. His assistant was so sweet and friendly. They work well together and keep you informed.
- Rosemary Z
Patient Review By mary a
Dr. Shay was the best!
- mary a
Patient Review By Paul L
Not going to lie, I was nervous leading up to the day of my root canal. I didn't experience any pain prior to the appointment, was told though by my dentist that it a root canal was needed. Dr. Shay explained everything as did the hygienist that was assisting (I forgot her name but she was just as helpful). I did my research on how a root canal is performed but still had some reservations about getting it done (grew up with all the stories of how "bad" they were). I can honestly say I felt nothing at all for pain or discomfort with any part of the procedure. I hope to not ever need another root canal but if I ever do I know where I'll schedule it and who I'd prefer to complete it.
- Paul L
Patient Review By John S
Dr Saylor was able to work me in to his schedule in a timely manner. All the work needed was completed in one visit and done quickly. Appointment time was spot on without delay. Very happy with all the staff. Thanks for helping me out.
- John S
Patient Review By Joan U
Everyone was kind and helpful. I did have a bit of trouble finding you. Fortunately a friend told me you were located in a tall building next to Cub
- Joan U