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.
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 G Excellent care. Very professional. - Barbara D Dr Day was so easy! - Shelley H Very professional service thank you, - Peter J Bedside manner is excellent and patient care is fantastic. Welcoming and friendly personalities.
Warm towel at the end was a pleasant, unexpected touch! - Andrew T Very professional - James G The office is very clean and the staff are great. - Brandy R Very pain free procedure. Dr. Day very professional and friendly. Very pleased with the care and procedure. - Wade M It was my first root canal and it was pain free. The entire staff was wonderful and Dr. Day was great- she explained everything and made me feel comfortable. I would recommend her to anyone. It was a great experience. - Alison F I would recommend any & everybody to visit Dr.Jamie Day. The staff was very friendly. Very prompt, & I was very comfortable. I never had such an easy & swift procedure. They were GREAT!!! - Ginger N Dr Day was great! I highly recommended her. Her staff was professional and caring! When you hear “Root Canal” you think this probably isn’t going to be a pleasant experience, but Dr Day and her staff made the procedure a breeze. Thank you - Marv M Dr. Day and her staff were great and courteous. They made me feel at ease and the root canal wasn't anything horrible. The needle to numb was the worst about the procedure, but nothing horrible. I highly recommend Dr. Day. - Kim D This is my second root canal with Dr. Day and will be going back next week for my third.
No worries because Dr. Day does an excellent job.
All staff helpful and courteous.
Highly recommend!
- Sarah MJamie M. Day, DDS, MS, PLLC
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