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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Great staff, friendly atmosphere, cool songs and mainly a great job from Dr. Hirschman.
- Frederico
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Experience was awesome!!!
- Shelia K
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The 'BEST' is one word to describe this office. The Staff is super friendly. Doctor Hirschman answered every question (some a few times when I was not completely understanding the terms etc). Kelly is out of this world good. Her and the doctor make an excellent team. Very Highly recommended.
- Muhammad C
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Very friendly, professional and efficient staff. I was very pleased that my first root canal went so well. Front desk staff was equally great.
- Cliff C
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One of the best visits to a dental office hands down and I’m surprised I’m actually saying this for something to do with my teeth. Dr Bradley and Kelly are amazing. They actually had a welcome board with my name. WTHeck...
- Ronald L
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Most excellent treatment. Highly professional and believe it or not fun. Would recommend Dr Hirschman to anyone. Kelly was a joy to work with.
- Mike M
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What a great experience! Simply the most professional staff one could ask for. I will definitely recommend to family and friends. Thank you again!
- Evan D
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From the minute we walked in the door and all throughout the procedure, we were treated with kindness and patience. I will recommend Advanced Endodontics to everyone I know. Thank you for taking care of my daughter and putting her at ease. Awesome staff.
- Lynn P
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Everyone on the staff was very professional and friendly and the procedure was painless.
- John S
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Very knowledgeable and honest! He really helped me with my procedure and explained the process very well.
- Rana M
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Everyone was very friendly and professional. Thank you for making this seemingly scary procedure not so scary at all!
- Meagan N
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Dr. Hirschman and his staff are a class act. I felt very welcome from my first step into their office to the last step out. My treatment was explained to me by both the assistant and doctor. Every step was taken with utmost care for my comfort. I highly recommend Dr. Hirschman.
- Monica W
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Going into the procedure I was nervous, but everyone was so kind & the process was quick, painless & easy.
- Joy N
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Friendly and good at making you comfortable
- Linda M
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What a great experience. I was very nervous to be there but the staff and Doc was so calm it made my experience a great one. I will definitely recommend them to anyone that needs treatment.
- Melanie V
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We were very impressed with the professionalism in the office. The procedure was fast and painless. I would definitely recommend this office to friends and family!
- Tracy A
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Excellent service and treatment. Very impressed and thankful for being treated so well
- Tom G
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Everyone was extremely friendly, there was no wait and zero pain!
- Rachel M
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My dentist referred me to Advanced Endodontics for a root canal she couldn't finish in her office. I was frustrated I couldn't get it done as scheduled in her office but my experience here made me glad she referred me. The whole thing took a bit over two hours and I went to work right afterwards. Everyone was nice, explained what was going on during the procedure, and it was nearly painless. They had TVs in the rooms which was nice to have a distraction while the work was being done. I'd definitely recommend this office to others.
- Stacey C
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Very happy with the staff and dentist
- John D