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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Very great
- Latasha K
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The procedure wasn't painful at all! Maybe a small pinch, but it went really well.
- Suzanne P
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Just had root canal. Checked with them yesterday about their rates and I was given a range of $200-$300 with insurance on an overall charge of $1,025-$1,125. Checked with my insurance company and they said at the upperrate, I would only have to pay $200. My charge was $305. Now, here's the rub. According to this website https://www.bracesinfo.com/dentalcosts/us/sc/columbia-sc/endodontics.html, the average fee in Columbia, SC is $639.54 with a 95th percentile price of $842.92. Given my insurance pays 80%, I would only owe approximately$169 worst case. Palmetto made an additional $280.08 overall overcharging me by almost twice. When I pointed out that I spoke to my insurance company, they were non-pulsed. They said that if the insurance company overpaid, I'd get my money back. Right! Their business practices are predatory. If I would not have had time constraints to deal with, I would have found another Endodontist just based on my conversation with them on the phone. I recommend you find another Endodontist.
- Garry Q
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I have severe anxiety, especially when I go to the dentist. I had to have a root canal and was referred to Dr. Spitz. Very professional at both the consultation and the actual appointment. They made sure I was completely comfortable and checked with me throughout the process. I was in and out in approximately an hour. I highly recommend Dr. Spitz and her group. If I have to have anything else done I will not be as anxious going in.
- Andrea B
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As a patient in her 70s I had reservations about my first endodontic procedure. However, I was extremely pleased with care provided by Dr. McEntire and the staff at Palmetto Endondontics. The procedure was painless and it was obvious both Dr. McEntire and all staff members were well trained, very experienced, very professional, and the treatment I received was rendered with care and gentleness. It was a good experience and I can highly recommend Palmetto Endodontics to anyone seeking endodontic treatment.
- Suzanne W