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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Dr. McEntire and staff were amazing!!
- Tina M
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Great doctor, great staff! Would recommend to anyone that needs a root canal. Doctor was very gentle and kind. Gives great shots! Procedure (2 root canals) was very fast! Staff was great!!
- Marcia G
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(1) I highly recommend Dr. Barrett. (2) His work is excellent. (3) The staff is great. (4) A five star rating from me.
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I have seen Dr. Mayes McEntire three times. The first time I was in pain with an infection and couldn't get a dentist to see me immediately but he and his brother Mark did. He is highly professional, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and careful when caring for a patient. Twice I was able to benefit from the fact that his brother Mark is also a dentist and both helped resolved my dental problems. These two great brothers coordinated the best dental service I needed. I felt very secured seeing them both discuss my situation and come up with the best solution. They are both honest and they seem to want to find the most economical and possible solution for dental problems. A year ago I had implants with Mark and was again very pleased with his efficiency and professionalism. I only have positive and praising words for these two professionals. I notice that their clientele has grown considerably, of course, and it may be harder to get appointments with any of them. Their offices are modern, clean, and very well attended by a group of courteous and efficient assistants. I highly recommend them both.
- FRED N
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My first time getting a root canal and Dr. Spitz made my overall experience great! Very professional staff, very clean and nicely decorated office. Painless procedure. Very good experience!! 5 stars!
- Danielle G