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. Rousseau and Dr. Stewart 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.
Healthy Tooth
Tooth Anatomy
Inflammation
Cleaned Canals
Filling Placed
Healed Tooth
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 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.
Northside Endodontics
Our Latest Patient Testimonials
If you need a root canal, this is the place to go! The office is very efficiently run. The dental professionals are great at explaining things and putting the patient at ease. I never felt rushed in this office. Dr. Rousseau did a root canal for me a few years ago. When I different tooth required a root canal today, I didn't hesitate to schedule my appointment with him again - he's the best!
- Gayle S
Our Latest Patient Testimonials
I was referred to Dr. Rousseau by another area dental practice to resolve pain I was experiencing that ultimately required a root canal. Dr. Rousseau and the entire staff made room for me at the last minute on the same day I called and everyone was so friendly and accommodating throughout my visit. The careful work and expert treatment I received were such a relief and the work by Dr. Rousseau lived up to the all the promises from my referring physician. I would absolutely recommend anyone needing endodontic services to make Dr. Rousseau your first call
- Greg I
Our Latest Patient Testimonials
Dr. Stewart's work on our daughter was close to miraculous. Simple cavities filled by another dentist turned into a year of excruciating pain that required multiple root canals. My daughter was so traumatized by the initial work that she developed an intense fear of dentists. Dr. Stewart came highly recommended to us by a physician and a few attorneys. In addition to meticulous work that finally got our daughter out of pain, Dr. Stewart was kind and compassionate with great follow-up. He loves what he does and genuinely cares about his patients. By the end of the second root canal, my daughter's fear of dentists disappeared and she actually looks forward to seeing him. Our experience was outstanding. There isn't a doctor we would recommend more.
- Linda K
