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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I have had root canals before but this time it did not hurt at all. My wife had her done somewhere else and after a week it still hurts her. Great service! Thank you.
- Alex A
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I was having an tooth emergency and I appreciated the office willingness to schedule me in right away. When my condition became severe, Dr. Hirshman came in to his office just to see me for treatment on a Sunday morning.
- Tim C
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Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.
- Paula M
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I will definitely come back, everyone the Dr. and staff very friendly and extremely professional. I can't say enough about the great experience I had during my appointment. Brilliant job !!!!!!!
- Paul W
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I was amazed by how painless the procedure could be. The only discomfort was from the novocaine injection and that was even not as painful as I have experienced in the past.
- kathleen h
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Was told step by step of what was going to happen. Very professional.
- Michelle W
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Dr. Hirschman was great. If I could rate him 10 stars I would. Very concerned that the procedure was pain free (it was). Dr. Hirschman and the staff explained everything before it happened, answered my questions completely, and just made me feel I was the most important patient they saw. These people really care about their patients and it shows. A 100% positive experience. A big THANK YOU to the staff for sure!
- John M
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I am so grateful that this office was able to help me, everyone was wonderful.
- Denise L
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I was very impressed by everyone at this facility. The dentist let me know what to expect and cared enough to make sure I was comfortable and understood what to expect.
- Rosalie M
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Staff is very professional and courteous. The doctor thoroughly explained my treatment before and during the procedure. I highly recommend this office! Linda Cole
- Linda C
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Very professional staff. I felt very comfortable and relaxed during the procedure. Facility is very well designed and state of the art. Dr. Brad was great. Would highly recommend this practice
- Jerry K
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When my dentist recommended I consult with a specialist regarding a possible root canal, I had no idea it would be so easy.
- Brad F
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This was a wonderful experience (even though I was having a root canal). Thanks for making me feel comfortable.
- Heather N
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I appreciate the staff and the Dr. answering any and all questions I had. The staff was patient with me as I reviewed with them 3 times the pricing for the potential needed procedures. Thanks for your help. The doctor was very polite and was clear on the best course of treatment. I'll definitely make any referrals.
- Michael R
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You guys were all kind, pleasant, and very professional.. Thanks for getting me in so quickly!
- Jane W
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I needed urgent treatment and was able to have same day surgery after hours.
- Carolyn L
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I was referred to Dr. Hirschman by Provident Dentistry, on 11/7, for a consultation and retreatment of a prior root canal. I called to schedule the consult and was able to get an appointment for 11/14. I then had the root canal retreatment on 11/16. It's now been 24 hours and I feel great; just a little soreness where he injected the novocaine. Dr. Hirschman and his staff explained the x-rays and procedure in great detail and he puts you at ease as soon as you sit in the chair. If I required further treatment of any kind, I would not hesitate to return to Dr. Hirschman.
- Cecilia H
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Super friendly staff and assistant to the doctor Doctor was very professional and had a great sense of humor Feel great Thanks
- Gerald w
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Dr Hirschman and his staff were very professional with their cleanliness, skilled with their procedures and pain management, thorough with their explanation and any questions (even if it was in the middle of the procedure), and they were fun to work! Dr. Hirschman and the staff were also very willing to help when I came back the next day to check up on something I wasn't sure about. The receptionists were really nice and well prepared when it came time to check out. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone, especially people who are nervous about getting any procedures done, he's your best bet!
- SARAH D
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Very clean explained everything and made you feel comfortable
- mark h