Root Canal Therapy

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. This 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. We use 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.

Endodontic Presentation

To provide you with a better understanding of endodontic procedures, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to root canal therapy are discussed.

tooth after endodontic treatmentWhat 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 it cost?

The cost associated with this procedure 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.

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I came in having an idea that root canals were one of, if not, the most painful dental procedure anyone can get but Dr. Feintuch made everything painless and kept making sure that I was fine and comfortable. Thanks to him I'm able to eat and drink comfortably without worrying about the pain due to cold sensitivity. I also want to thank Diana and Maria for also helping me feel comfortable throughout my two visits at the office. Thank you all again so much for the pleasant experience!

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I wish I could give more than 5 stars, Dr. Feintuch deserve 10 stars!!! I have had dental anxiety my whole life and have been to many dentists and specialists through the years and bar none, my experience with Dr. Feintuch was just the best. My first consult with him, he immediately put me at east and totally understood my anxiety. On the day of my procedure, I certainly walked in with some slight anxiety, but the minute I got in the chair - Dr. Feintuch (and his assistant) had an approach that calmed me instantly!!! He explained all the way through each and every step, asked me so many times "how are you doing"...even made some jokes that took that fear totally away. I actually was in slight tears of joy after, in the awe of how comfortable I felt and had no pain during it. I would recommend Dr. Feintuch to ANYONE!!! He's awesome!!!

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