Root Canal Therapy
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 of dental implants or bridges.
At the center of your tooth is 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 treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.
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 treatment?
When your root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your restorative dentist. You should contact their office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office. Your restorative 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 it 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.
Advanced Endodontics
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Thanks for a great experience. I've been to other Endodontist before and was treated like a number. I found the Doctor and the the staff to be very friendly and easy going. They didn't rush me out the door to make room for the next patient. Thanks much, Jerry Gibson
- Jerry G
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This was an evaluation visit. Previous visit for root canal was handled very professionally. I have complete faith in Dr Hirshman and his Staff and would not hesitate to recommend his services.
- Simon T
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Very positive experience and nice office staff. Thank you
- Karen C
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Doctor was very gentle. I never even felt the two shots he gave me.
- Lorraine Y
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Painless procedure!
- Aubrey T
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This was my first visit to the office. Everyone I met was kind, friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend the office and Dr. Hirschman to my friends and family.
- Sue F
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The staff is ultra friendly and helphul, especially Jamie and Chessa.
- Anthony C
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I am grateful that Dr. Hirschman was able to see me on the same day of my dentist referral. I has the day off from work or otherwise I would have had to take another day off. The staff was very friendly and helpful. After my examination, Dr. Hirschman explained what was wrong to me and his recommendations. I am very satisfied with the procedure and my recovery.
- Tom H
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Best dental care i have ever received,Everyone was very professional. I had a root canal done and there was very little pain afterwards.
- Ryan M
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Dr. Hirschman and his staff are super nice! My experience was great considering I was there having a root canal done. I will definitely go back again if his services are needed.
- Anonymous
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Very satisfied. Got me in on the same day I called. I had virtually no wait time and I was taken back in the office to begin the procedure. No complications and everything went smoothly.
- Craig E
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My experience at Advanced Endodontics was excellent. Dr. Hirschman is VERY good at what he does. The use of a rubber damm surprisingly dropped my anxiety level to near zero. The staff were friendly and efficient, with a relaxed atmosphere in the office.
- Patty C
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The staff was able to get me in at the last minute for a root canal.
- Rosemary B
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My dentist wanted a second opinion of the x-ray of a molar. After performing the necessary exam, Doctor Hirschman concluded that a root canal was not necessary. My dentist will be performing a procedure as suggested by Doctor Hirschman. The reason for the second opinion was totally satisfied.
- Alvin A
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Doctor and staff inspected tooth and performed root canal. Everything was explained very well, and procedure was relatively quick and painless, it was no worse than getting a filling. Changed my views of a root canal for sure.
- Robert K
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Great experience 5 star overall rating.
- Dennis A
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I have only good things to say about Dr. Hirschman and his entire staff; they are simply the best 🙂
- Gwendolyn B
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The staff is always very nice and Dr. Hirschman puts you at ease. The root canal experience with Dr. Hirschman and his staff was a pleasant surprise.
- Sandy O
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Dr.Hirschman and his staff go above and beyond. I don't think that I have ever felt comfortable going in to a dentist's office for a procedure before, but this was unlike any experience that I have had before.
- Kevin M
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It was a pleasure primarily because of the transparency in which the Doctor provided the diagnosis.
- Ram N