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 Kenneth K
Experience entirely excellent.
- Kenneth K
Patient Review from Jessica D
I was in excruciating pain! My general dentist recommended Dr. Simon. He was amazing and very kind. They got me in at the last minute today. Entire staff was wonderful and made me feel comfortable. The office was immaculate. Dr. Simon took his time with me and explained everything. Office was immaculate. A lot of high-tech equipment which helped with the diagnosis I would definitely recommend Dr. Simon..
- Jessica D
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Patient Review from MAURICE N
One stop shop. Extremely accommodating.
- MAURICE N
Patient Review from Anne K
Great experience on a complicated root canal first thing in the morning by Dr Hetz and Emma!
- Anne K
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Patient Review from Elisabeth P
Dr. Ribera is fantastic: gentle but firm, informative, thoroughly professional; he and his assistant work in a highly disciplined way that engenders reassurance for the patient. It is also notable how everyone in the office is so courteous with each other and with patients. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
- Elisabeth P
Patient Review from Judy O
Called at 9 a.m. had an appt for 2. Can’t beat the service.
- Judy O
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Patient Review from Ilene L
All the staff were helpful and caring during my very difficult root canal surgery. Dr. Simon was great.
- Ilene L
Patient Review from Melissa R
Everyone was wonderful. I was very scared and everyone put me at ease. I am very grateful to Dr. Assadipour. She is very kind and took wonderful care of me. I can't believe how pain free the root canal procedure was. I am so happy that I was referred to Dr. Assadipour.
- Melissa R
Patient Review from jane s
Fantastic - great care - doctor and assistant explained everything. Thanks very much for seeing and treating me.
- jane s
Patient Review from michael b
minimum pain, excellent description of work being done
- michael b
Patient Review from Mimi H
I liked the atmosphere in the office. I arrived feeling grumpy, and was, I’m afraid, somewhat rude. The receptionists remained courteous, and I calmed down. Dr. Simon and his assistant worked well together, making me feel comfortable. I especially liked the thoroughness with which he explained the procedure.
- Mimi H
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