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 therapy, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to root canals are discussed.
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 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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Dr. Feintuch is an incredible endodontist and his assistant Maria is extremely kind! I am a patient that typically has a debilitating fear of needles but Dr. Feintuch was able to calm my fears and show me that there is nothing to be afraid of. From beginning to end, each step was completely painless and…
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This was the first time ever having to deal with a situation as serious as mine. I'll admit I was quite scared. Between Dr. Feintuch, his very knowledgable assistant, not to mention his wonderful, kind receptionist, my fears were gone. I'll admit, it's quite a process, but, when all was said and done...I was actually…
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Extremely professional from making the appointment to the final instructions when everything was completed. Every person was kind and courteous and Dr Feintuch was thorough. Excellent experience for a procedure no one wants to have!
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I would "HIGHLY RECOMMEND" Dr. Feintuch! His Office Staff is VERY PLEASANT and thoroughly reviews any concerns regarding Insurance, etc. After having a "root canal" at the age of 60, I thought I would be in pain and it was totally opposite! Dr. Feintuch is 'AAA" THE BEST in the North, South, East and West!!…
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my experience with Dr. Feintuch was a true pleasure from start to finish. there was no pain during the root canal and I was made to feel very calm and comfortable during the procedure. thank you
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My experience here was absolutely phenomenal. Coming in, I do not handle any dental work well and Dr. Feintuch was great. He eased my concerns about my root canal, I was comfortable and felt absolutely no pain whatsoever. I will recommend him to family and friends and I know that I was in good hands.…
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Dr Feintuch is amazing! He makes the experience easy and pain free. I highly highly recommend him. His staff is terrific as well. I had a wonderful experience.
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My experience was as good as a root canal can be. The doctor was very concerned about pain (there was almost none), took his time, explained everything and did a fantastic job. My root canal was a difficult one( two visits) and I'm glad that it was Dr. Feintuch who did the work. I will…
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Can't say enough about the friendliness of everyone in Dr. Feintuch's office.
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This has been my second visit to Dr. Feintuch for a root canal. I am the nervous type but Dr Feintuch has always made me feel comfortable and talks you thru the procedure and makes me feel at ease. I would not go anywhere else...He is the best!!!
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Awesome experience! Doc made sure that there was no pain throughout the procedure. Felt very comfortable and the entire staff is very friendly. Thank you guys!!
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My overall experience with Dr. was surprisingly not as bad as I was dreading! This is the first time in YEARS that I no longer feel any pain or ache in the treated area. Thank you Dr. for taking care of me in a professional, quick, and friendly manner! You are golden in your craft!!!
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I brought my daughter here for her root canal since I had had mind with Dr. Feintuch earlier in the year and he was amazing. She also had a fantastic experience. His calm friendly demeanor was very encouraging. And best of all, the procedure was pain free.
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This was one the most pleasant experiences i have ever had with getting a root canal. I never and i mean never felt any discomfort what so ever. The Dr and his staff are incredible. I would never hesitate to come back..
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Victoria came in very nervous and apprehensive. Dr Feintuch was so wonderful and reassuring take she made it through with flying colors. She would like to know if he can do all, her dental work!!! Cannot reccomed him enough and what a great bed side manner. Victoria is only 16 and he made her feel…
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No one looks forward to a dentist appointment especially for a root canal, but Dr. Feintuch changed that for me! It was the best experience I ever had despite a raging infection and pain. I would highly recommend him for a root canal, his expertise and professional front end and assistant made the appointments painless…
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Dr. Feintuch was amazing! I came in here petrified after bad experiences elsewhere and he performed 2 root canals for me today with no pain. He also is very kind and was good at calming me down.
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Honestly, I have been terrified of seeing dentists and receiving oral care. After finally taking the initiative to go and get the work done I can say that I wish I would have done it sooner! Dr. Feintuch was absolutely amazing. He made sure that I was comfortable and knew exactly what was going to…
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I was very pleased with the outcome. Dr. Feintuch explained what to expect and kept me informed along the way. The procedure was absolutely painless and took less time than I expected.
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It was a very pleasant experience with Dr. Feintuch. He made me feel very comfortable from the second I walked in the office to the second I left. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a root canal.
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This doctor was amazing. A week before I came here, I had gone to another endodontist for a root canal. He did not numb me properly and had to abort the procedure. It ended up being a traumatic and anxiety inducing experience. I could not go back. My friend recommended Dr. Feintuch and I came…
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Amazing service! Answered all of questions honestly, and was as gentle as could be considering the complications. If I ever need another procedure, I will not think twice before calling his office.
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Professional, courteous and very caring
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My experience with Dr. Feintuch was great, I am very happy to have him as my Dentist and I recommend him to anyone. Everyone need a dentist who you can trust, Dr Feintuch is one of those.
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Who would think a root canal could be a painless experience. Not only was it painless,the entire experience was excellent from start to finish. Dr. Feintuch is the consummate professional, both calming and reassuring. Maria his assistant is competent, anticipating his every need. Together they are the perfect team. The office staff is pleasant and…
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Pleasant and accommodating
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Amazing! My daughter chipped her front tooth and she was so nervous. The staff made her feel so at ease and she was done in no time. Now we are off to her next activity with no inturruptions to her daily life!! 🙂
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Fantastic! I was so scared of this root canal business and I was put at ease. I didn't feel a thing! This was the same as getting a filling. You feel the initial novacane prick and that's it. Highly recommend dr. f and his staff.
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Dr. Feintuch was truly amazing in calming me down. I'm a very nervous patient and he made me feel comfortable. I did not feel a thing throughout the whole procedure and I would recommend him to anyone.
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Highly recommend Dr. Feintuch!!! I did my research and I made the right choice. This was my first root canal and a complicated one. I was extremely nervous, but he and his staff eased my fears and answered all my questions. He is professional, made me feel comfortable and assured me I would feel no…
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Maria and Ellen were very nice and professional.
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Dr. Feintuch was excellent .. He put my mind at ease .. And what was a very scary procedure for me turned out to be totally painless. I would absolutely recommend him to family and friends.
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root canal? what root canal??? each procedure was painless. i was warned that there may be discomfort and some throbbing afterward, but there was NOTHING :^) Dr Feintuch and his staff are all professional, polite, punctual and fun!
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Absolutely amazing doctor. I was an emergency root canal case and for a very bad situation, Dr. Feintuch did an incredible job and saved my tooth. Not only that but the whole experience was easy and pain free. I'd recommend him a hundred times over!
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Dr. Feintuch was extremely gentle and truly calmed by nerves. I was very nervous about having this procedure but he could not have been easier to work with. He and his staff truly understand how patients feel coming in for what can be a scary experience. I highly recommend them.
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Michael is beyond amazing - His simple approach and very clear communication on what to expect, in addition to using the most advanced technology make having a root canal pain free ! I am going to recommend him to everyone I can!
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I got my first cavity at 28 and unfortunately was told I should have a root canal before things got bad. I walked into Dr. Feintuch's office today and had as pleasurable of an experience as possible for getting a root canal. Dr. Feintuch and his assistant, Maria, were fantastic at making me feel at…
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Amazing. I deal with severe dental anxiety and this place and dr. Feintuch exceeded my expectations. He and his office staff were warm patient and professional. Perfect for people like me. My root canal was done with no pain. I wish he could service all of my dental needs
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So kind and caring. Worked hard to make sure that my daughter was comfortable and calm. Put in a lot of effort to make sure that she could go to camp without any concerns. Wonderful doctor
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Overall a very positive experience. Professionalism from the front desk on. Doctor explained process in detail which made me feel very at ease, and I was very pleased with my experience. Grateful that he was able to accommodate me in his schedule to fit my needs!
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Dr Feintuch and his staff were awesome, I can't thank them enough. Dr. Feintuch was incredibly comforting, caring and he thoroughly explained the process to me every step of the way. He is a rock star! I have been so fearful for years of dentist and the idea of needing a root canal was horrific.…
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Unbelievably accommodating for an emergency root canal. Saved me lots of pain. Great Dr. and assistant, Maria. Would definitely use again if needed. Thanks you so much!!!
Dr Feintuch and his staff are absolutely fabulous! Would 1000% percent recommend him and his staff! I was very nervous but he made me feel extremely comfortable! The best part was that there was no pain! Love love love it here!
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OMG, I am soooo happy to have found Dr. Feintuch, brilliant doctor, clean office, friendly staff. My root canal was painless, I did not have to wait. Office atmosphere was peaceful, not a factory. He truly is an artist with teeth, you will be just as confident as I have become after meeting the doc…
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As a person who has a major fear of dentists, I can honestly say that I felt completely relaxed and felt no pain as promised by Dr. Feintuch. The Dr and staff could not have been nicer and made ever effort possible to make me comfortable. Highly recommend this office.
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Amazing! Was so nervous to get a root canal but I was incredibly surprised with the ease of the procedure. Dr. Feintuch and his staff were extremely comforting and made this an enjoyable experience
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Great professional team! Awesome patient treatment. If you don't want to feel pain and, believe or not, have fun at the dentist, this is the place to be for your next root canal!
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As a grandfather observing my grandsons treatment I was very pleased with dr Feintuch's ability to comfort him and to ease his anxiety. He relates to children very well! We are very pleased with the result!
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Everyone in the office is so nice and personable. I never had an issue rescheduling, they were very accommodating. The best part was i never felt any pain, thank u you doctor!
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an experience that will make someone want to have a root canal, and for this reason i refer anyone to seek the professional standands Dr. Feintuch represents. I have had several root canals by Dr. Feintuch and have not experienced pain during or after the procedure. He is blessed and has a special gift.
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I found Dr F to be very caring and will do his best to resolve the issue and ease any pain that you are experiencing. The office took me in ASAP because of an emergency situation. When he could not resolve the issue because of other problems with my tooth, he was quick to offer…
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The Dr, his staff, and receptionist all very nice to deal with.
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The overall experienced was unbelievably pleasant. The entire staff has made a very unfortunate procedure almost enjoyable enough to a point that one would love to come back and do it again. Dr. Feintuch is very carrying and his attention to detail is far none the best i have ever experienced.
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A #1
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I was referred to Dr. Feintuch after a failed root canal. I couldn't have had a more enjoyable experience. They were able to get an appointment the next day & was well on my way to recovery. They made one of the worst moments into an amazing one. I wish he could be my permanent…
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Excellent service! Dr feintuch was wondeful as well as his staff. Root canals are not an easy procedure and they all made sure in was comfortable. I will highly recommend this practice to others!
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From the moment I walked in the front door through the actual root canal process I was treated with smiles, superior positive attitudes and great customer appreciation skills...it was simply the best dental experience I ever had and will refer everyone that requires dental excellence to Dr. Michael Feintuch. He is truly everything and more.
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Very courteous
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Excellent job! I really appreciated the way I was taken on a emergency basis without any hesitation with the procedure. I would definitely recommend this practice to anyone.
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Beyond fabulous. Thank you for top notch treatment! Methodology must be changing because this was a terrific root canal. Very grateful! Wish he could be my regular dentist too!
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Everyone is fantastic.
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Can't thank you enough. Completely painless procedure and was more than helpful guiding me the entire way. Will definitely recommend to anyone in need of a root canal. Thanks again!
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I can't believe how calm everyone makes me feel and how reassuring everyone is. You all can't do enough to make me feel more comfortable. I never worry about coming here because I know I'm great hands.
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Excellent staff; painless process. I was terrified of this procedure; had I known how great Dr. Feintuch was I would have come in a long time ago. Thank you so much; best dentist experience ever.
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Everything was great from setting up the appointment,examination and treatment of tooth. Staff was very friendly and professional. I would recommend dr. Feintuch to all. Thanks again!
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The staff is absolutely wonderful. Kind and caring, always welcoming. Love them all.
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Absolutely wonderful! Everyone was so nice and they listened to my concerns. Dr. Feintuch really takes the time to hear what you're saying and what your concerns are. He explains everything and answers all your questions and really has your best interests at heart. He wants to do what's right for you! And the dental…
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I was very apprehensive when I was told by my dentist that I needed a root canal on my top left molar. He sent me to Dr. Feintuch and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. Easy to schedule and easy to find the office. Tanya greets you with a smile and Dr.…
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I had a very good experience. The Dr. Feintuch did an outstanding job. I felt no pain at all and he explained what he was doing every step of the way. I recommend 100%.
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For someone that does not like going to dentists let alone getting a root canal I was put at ease and made to feel relaxed and would have no problem coming back.
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Was very helpful with making me comfortable because I experience a lot of anxiety. Thank you Dr. Feintuch for helping me through it. I loved my TV glasses!
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I was extremely nervous when I found out I needed a root canal. My worries were immediately relinquished when I arrived at the office and started speaking with Dr. Feintuch. I felt NOTHING he most definitely gives root canals a new reputation for the better!! Thank you so much!!!
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Great experience, staff is very friendly, and Dr Feintuch makes you feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend D. Feintuch to anyone needing a root canal.
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Always the best experience. Being a patient that doesn't like coming to begin with, both Dr. Feintuch and Tania always make my experience enjoyable! The most recent update of me being able to watch tv while he worked on my mouth was amazing!
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Dr. Feintuch makes me feel very comfortable. Whenever I need a root canal, he simplifies the procedure. He makes me feel at ease. He's a great person, but overall he's sheer brilliance.
What happens after treatment?
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