Root Canal Therapy
What is a root canal?
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 22 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 tissue. It 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 endodontic (root canal) treatment to take out 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 over 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 ensure your comfort. 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
Read patient reviews for this procedure below…
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.
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 within a few days after root canal therapy has been completed to schedule a follow-up restoration. 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.
Advanced Endodontic Associates
Patient Review from Helen L
- Helen L
Patient Review from Alex C
- Alex C
Patient Review from Jennifer G
My doctor was awesome! I didn't feel hardly anything throughout the procedure but a little bit of pressure. Today is the next day and I don't feel anything! Will come back to this place if I ever need another root canal done in the future!
- Jennifer G
Patient Review from Jeanne D
I was visiting for the weekend and required emergency care. The office was exceptional about getting an appointment for me. Dr Mehnick was awesome! She went over options and then performed a difficult root canal. I was very pleased with the whole experience.
- Jeanne D
Patient Review from Matthild S
Always look forward to root canals at this practice.
- Matthild S
Patient Review from Linda B
Advanced Endodontic Associates provided extraordinary care to me during my recent root canal procedure. Their equipment is state-of-the-art and they know how to use it. Dr Simon explained what he was doing every step of the way, and the office staff was very friendly and made the process easy for me. I highly recommend Advanced Endodontic Associates for root canals.
- Linda B
Patient Review from Amelia L
Customer service has always been outstanding and consistent.
- Amelia L
Patient Review from Eleanor M
They go above and beyond at the Rockville office Paula and Dr Luke Cantamessa and the staff went above and beyond
- Eleanor M
Patient Review from Michael S
I was in severe pain and my dentist referred me to AEA. They made an appointment for late in the day. Within 15 minutes I got a return call and said they reviewed my symptoms more carefully...I should come in immediately! Dr. Luke took extremely good care of me and his root canal treatment absolved my pain within one day.
- Michael S
Patient Review
Everyone was wonderful!
- Anonymous
Patient Review from steven c
Very thorough and professional care.
- steven c
Patient Review from Eugene C
Appreciate everything and the use of new technology for the root canal. Everyone was great.
- Eugene C
Patient Review from Bettye B
- Bettye B
Patient Review from Robert R
- Robert R
Patient Review from Robert J
- Robert J
Patient Review from Edward C
- Edward C
Patient Review from Beryl M
excellent treatment....made having root canal a pleasant experience!!!!
- Beryl M
Patient Review from Jack B
I really appreciate Dr Simon working with me and addressing and alleviating my dental concerns. Would recommend to a family member.
- Jack B
Patient Review from MaryAnn K
Very much appreciated the time Dr. Simon took explaining everything and reviewing my history, before determining next steps. He also explained, very clearly, each step in the process.
- MaryAnn K
Patient Review from Eleanor M
I will see you next year,
- Eleanor M