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 Rita S
I was very impressed with entire clinic visit they were efficient,kind and understanding of the pain I was in.
- Rita S
Patient Review By Jair T
Two thumbs up
- Jair T
Patient Review By David B
Staff got me quickly as I was in pain! When I left the pain was gone, the procedure was pain free. It was timely. I highly recommend them.
- David B
Patient Review By Monica S
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- Monica S
Patient Review By James P
Thank you again Great River Endodontics. I hope to avoid any further major dental interventions and hopefully avoid returning for further care; however, if me or anybody I know needs endodontic work done, I'll definitely refer them your way.
- James P
Patient Review By Jessica G
I am so grateful to the staff and Dr. Karn for seeing me on such short notice. Everyone was so kind and very helpful.
- Jessica G
Patient Review By Sharon H
My visit was very good. The staff was very helpful and concerned about my comfort, Dr Panaz had excellent patient to Dr communication. Very good at his procedure performance. Very impressed with this Dental Clinic.
- Sharon H
Patient Review By Marlene J
Thank you for the great care!
- Marlene J
Patient Review By Jennifer P
Best place I've eve been too for procedures. Dr. Lund is fantastic. He really cares about his patients. The staff are fabulous too.
- Jennifer P
Patient Review By Carol W
I called from out of town and was able to schedule an appointment for a root canal within two days. The endodontist was very professional, explained what would happen, and was careful in doing the procedure. Office and technical staff were friendly and helpful.
- Carol W
Patient Review By Nancy F
Very good experience, The Dr. made the process very easy to endure.
- Nancy F
Patient Review By Cindy R
Got in on one day notice for emergency root canal. It went great, doctor was amazing, it was painless and comfortable. Very thankful for the help.
- Cindy R
Patient Review By Vicky K
Was a great experience. Each procedure was explained before they proceeded.
- Vicky K
Patient Review By Ann L
I was so happy I didn’t have any pain/discomfort during my procedure.
- Ann L
Patient Review By Susan J
I appreciated Dr Papworth's constant explanation of the procedure.
- Susan J
Patient Review By Robin S
Everyone made me feel very comfortable and eased my anxiousness!
- Robin S
Patient Review By Harriet ( Lee) H
Dr. and his assistant made me feel very comfortable. The procedure was pretty much pain free. Thank you.
- Harriet ( Lee) H
Patient Review By Judy B
Thank you
- Judy B
Patient Review By Colette T
I would definitely recommend Great River Endodontics to my family and friends. They took excellent care of me. I was immediately relieved of the pain and so grateful!
- Colette T
Patient Review By Tim S
Awesome experience for having to have a root camel
- Tim S