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
I had a root canal by Dr Todd Barrett and it was very professional and the staff was professional and I was really scared cuz I have bad experience before and he did a root canal and I had absolutely no pain and it still doesn't bother me thank you so much I will be back if I need to great place great people thanks again
- Wallie T
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Dr. Spitz was absolutely wonderful. I can’t thank her enough for the prompt attention to my situation. Everyone in the office was so polite and caring.
- Sharlene D
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I was apprehensive about my appointment and confused on which tooth we were doing. Dr April went over everything so I was clear and the procedure was quick and pain free. The staff is very congenial and attentive and the office was clean and well appropriated. Overall 10 I would recommend them highly.
- Karen K
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Outstanding care.
- Rodolfo C
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This was my first time experiencing a root canal and I was nervous. But from the first time I spoke with someone on the phone until the procedure was done, everyone was polite and acted with a sense of urgency. I called on a Saturday and got a early morning appt. on that following Monday. The process was easy. I gave my insurance info and I got a quote within the hour. Got there about 8:05. Didn't have to wait more than a few minutes. The nurse was welcoming and extremely polite. Dr. Barrett came in with good spirit and made me feel hopeful about saving my teeth. He got the decay out, preformed 2 root canals. And got me out within the hour, literally. I was done by 9. Very minimal pain, honestly didn't feel much of anything. This was a great visit and I would recommend everyone to this office.
- Terentia C