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 have had a lot of dental work done over the years (crowded teeth, motorcycle accident) and have spent many hours "in the chair"! And I will say that the root canal that I had was the best experience I have EVER had!!!!! Not only was everyone very professional, but Dr. April was excellent!! I really don't want any more dental work done...but if I have to, this is where I want to be for it!
- Jeff H
Patient Review
most pleasant experience
- virginia D
Patient Review
I found everyone in this office to be very kind and professional. From the moment you walk in you are treated very well. I've had Dr. Barrett to perform 3 root canals for me, and I have been very pleased with his work. He is a very caring and good Doctor. I would advise anyone needing these services to choose Palmetto Endodontics! I've been a patient of theirs since 2014.
- Janet L
Patient Review
Dr. Barrett’s calm, easy manner allayed my anxiety and fears about having a root canal. He patiently and thoroughly explained why I needed the procedure, what he would do to correct the problem, the approximate length of time for the procedure and the remote possibility of things that could go wrong. After he completed the procedure, Dr. Barrett explained how he corrected the problem and showed me the results on x-ray. I’m happy to report that the procedure was successful and went just as he explained, but without any glitches. Should I require future endodontic care, I would return to Dr. Barret even though he's not in my dental plan's network!
- Charlyce G
Patient Review
Excellent
- andria h