Root Canal Treatment
What is a root canal?
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges.
At the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels that helps to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature or pain in the tooth and gums.
If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist will most likely recommend non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. Root canal therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases. If your tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or the chance of success is unfavorable, you will be informed at the time of consultation or when a complication becomes evident during or after treatment. Dr. Day uses local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort. In addition, we will provide nitrous oxide analgesia, if indicated. You will be able to drive home after your treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.
Healthy Tooth
Tooth Anatomy
Inflammation
Cleaned Canals
Filling Placed
Healed Tooth
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.
The staff was amazing!! - Laura J This was my first root canal and I chose this office as I had heard nothing but good about them and the procedure could not have went better! From front office staff to Dr. Day, they were awesome and I would recommend them to anyone and I would choose to go back if ever needed! She answered any and all questions thoroughly, nice calming/relaxing atmosphere and K-Love played on the radio which was awesome! Overall great experience!! - Jessica S Very professional, well run office. Took time to explain procedure and answer any and all questions I had to make me feel comfortable. Highly recommend. - Nathan N Dr. Day and her staff were exceptionally professional and efficient. I would gladly recommend them to others having a root canal procedure. - Kim M Very courteous and professional staff - Shaun J Dr. Day and her staff are very professional and friendly. Today was the second time I have been to her for root canal therapy. I highly recommend having your dentist refer you to Dr. Day for your endodontic treatment. - Renae F The staff are great. My appoint was quick and painless. I loved the Christian music playing in the background. As a person who HATES getting my teeth worked on, I’ve never been so calm. I would definitely recommend making an appointment here. - Alice W I was very impressed by all the staff. - Amanda S Dr. Day and her staff were exceptional. They were very friendly and it is obvious they have a great working relationship and care very much about their patients. Also, receiving a follow up call the next day to check on me was a pleasant surprise and much appreciated.
- Carl C Dr.Day and her staff are FANTASTIC! I was so nervous going in to have a root canal done, they made sure to answer any questions that i had before even beginning the procedure. I was debating literally up until an hour before the appt wether i was going to go or cancel. I am so glad that i didnt cancel and i just went and got it done. i was worried about pain afterwards and i have had no pain at all aside from my jaw being a little sore just from holding it open for the procedure. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr.Day to anyone who needs a root canal done! - Courtney D I never once felt the pain of the needle for numbing. I barely felt anything at all while she was doing the procedure. I think this is the best place that I've been to in a long time. I have never been to a dentist and not felt pain before. With leaving her office, I barely felt any pain what so ever. I appreciate the kindness and all the work she has done. - Richard H Very friendly staff and physician. They were able to get me in the next morning and were very efficient. Would highly recommend her. - Rebecca J Everything was explained well. Staff was friendly - Coretta J VERY NICE AND ANSWERED ANY QUESTIONS I HAD. - Kaitlin K M I was extremely nervous about having a root canal. I had never had one done before. The entire staff and Dr. Day were so kind in explaining what they were going to do and checking in to make sure I was comfortable the entire time. I highly recommend this facility if you ever need a root canal done. - Samantha W Experience was quick, painless and the dentist was very receptive on my questions and concerns during the entire procedure. I am so glad to have been recommend to Dr. Day
- Corey D I got the appointment I need very fast, the root canal was not painful at all. If you have ever had a tooth filled, having a root canal is exactly the same. even after numbness was gone there wasn't any pain. Dr. Day does a great job. Thank you - Connie G Very impressed with the office environment and how well everyone worked together. The dental hygienist and Dr. Day worked effortlessly together. - Lana F Great easy experience! - Sierra C Best root canal ever (and I've had a few)! - Jamie GJamie M. Day, DDS, MS, PLLC
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