Root Canal Columbia, SC
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 for dental implants or bridges.
At the center of your tooth is the 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 root canal treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.
Don’t Suffer From Tooth Pain Any Longer!
Pain in your tooth or gums may be a symptom of infected pulp. Palmetto Endodontics can perform a Root Canal to treat the infected pulp, relieve pain, and save your natural teeth!
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 root canal treatment?
When your root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your general dentist. You should contact their office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office. Your general 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 root canal treatment 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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Patient Review
Explained the procedure well.
- Amber D
Patient Review
I was referred to Dr. Barrett by my general dentist. I must admit that I was extremely nervous. Dr. Barrett was GREAT!! He had me done in such short time. It was my first root canal done. With the way Dr. Barrett does root canals, I can have a root canal done everyday! 🙂 The next day, I felt like nothing had been done to me at all. The staff is great! The environment is great! I rate Dr. Barrett 5 stars!!!
- Stacey B
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excellent experience and would recommend Dr. Spitz to anyone - thank you for taking good care of me!
- Rhonda H
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I have been terrified of the dentist since I was a child. Having to get a root canal was even more terrifying. I went into the office and was warmly welcomed. The staff made me feel at ease and ensured me that I would be fine. Dr. Barrett was AMAZING! Never did I imagine my root canal being as painless as it was. He and his assistant were in in sync with one another and kept me informed on what was happening. If I have to get anymore endodontic work done, I will certainly come back to Dr. Barrett!
- Detra B
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I consider myself to be the worst dental patient known to man! I was prepared for the root canal to be an awful experience based on all that I had heard from others. I was terrified! My experience was nothing short of pleasant. Dr. Barrett completed the procedure in less than 30 minutes and I felt absolutely no discomfort at all. I may need another procedure in the future and I can honestly say I would not feel the anxiety that I previously experienced now that I've met Dr. Barrett and his staff. I would highly recommend them!! Thanks!
- Velma J