Root Canal Therapy | Carson City, NV
Carson City Endodontics, Dr. Lingard or Dr. Pittel
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.
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.
Infection of the pulp can be caused by:
- trauma to the tooth
- deep decay, cracks and chips
- or repeated dental procedures.
Save your natural smile with a root canal.
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Non-Surgical Root Canal Treatment
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.
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 therapy, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to root canals 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.
Please also refer to our Insurance and Financial information pages.
Save your natural smile with a root canal.
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Read Our Patient Testimonials: Root Canal
Please read testimonials from our patients. You can also leave us your feedback. For assistance, please call us at Carson City Endodontics Phone Number 775-884-2111.
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Carson City Endodontics
Patient Review By mark v
best I've ever experienced in the medical field
- mark v
Patient Review By Theresa R
I was very pleased with my service. My tooth was being very difficult and I kept feeling pain throughout my procedure and he was very good about stopping and taking care of it before he moved on. I have a very low pain tolerance so I appreciated his attention to that very much.
- Theresa R
Patient Review By Dennis J
My root canal went as good as it could possibly have gone. There was absolutely no pain. Even getting the shot to numb my teeth was only a little uncomfortable. The doctor seemed to be very careful and precise. I am very pleased with every aspect of the treatment.
- Dennis J
Patient Review By Phil O
2nd visit here and again a great experience. Friendly and courteous staff. Excellent Dr with a friendly and professional demeanor.
- Phil O
Patient Review By Michael A
I’m very happy to have been referred to Carson city endodontics. I would easily recommend them to anyone who needs their services
- Michael A
Patient Review By Mike C
Absolutely no pain or discomfort during the root canal procedure. Even the anastetic injections were only a very slight pinch. That barely lasted a second. The procedure was complete in a very short time. Results are excellent.
- Mike C
Patient Review By Laura Z
Overall great experience and they even helped me with my anxiety issues with dental procedures. They made it so much easier!
- Laura Z
Patient Review By Nik K
Very painless and quick
- Nik K
Patient Review By Barbara S
Would definitely come back
- Barbara S
Patient Review By Alexander W
Sylvia was a great dental assistant and very friendly
- Alexander W
