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Root canal therapy is a type of dental procedure that involves removing the soft center of the tooth (known as the pulp). The pulp is a center of nerve and connective tissue that helps the tooth to grow. Your dentist or endodontist may perform a root canal to treat an injury or infection without having to remove the errant tooth completely.
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Root canal therapy is carried out when the soft inner part of a tooth (the pulp) becomes inflamed or infected. Since the crown of the tooth can still remain intact if the damaged pulp is removed, root canal therapy is used to get rid of the infected pulp while preserving the structure of the tooth. A root canal procedure may be recommended to:
A root canal is performed at our dental office by our qualified dental professionals. The following are the steps you can expect during your procedure:
The dentist will end the procedure by filling the small opening in the top of the tooth with a soft, temporary material. This sealant helps prevent the canals from being damaged by saliva.
After the medication wears off, your tooth and gum may feel sore. Some people also experience some swelling. Your dentist will recommend OTC pain medications to deal with this. However, you should call promptly if the pain persists or worsens. You should be able to resume your normal routine within a day of your procedure. But you should avoid chewing the tooth until it is permanently filled. You will be required to come in for an inspection a few days after your procedure to ensure that the infection is gone and replace the temporary filling with a permanent one.
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Book a New Smile Today!Patients across Overland Park and Peculiar choose Love To Smile for root canal therapy because Dr. Esther Pedersen brings Mastership-level training from the Academy of General Dentistry to every case, so infected teeth are treated with precision and a genuinely gentle touch. Our team keeps your entire treatment under one roof, from diagnosis to the final crown, which means fewer referrals, less back and forth, and a smoother path back to comfort. You get modern, comfort-first techniques from a practice that has earned its reputation on how relaxed patients feel in the chair.
For most patients, the procedure itself feels a lot like getting a routine filling, because we fully numb the area before we begin and check in with you throughout. The pain you may be feeling now usually comes from the infection inside the tooth, and a root canal is what relieves it. Our team focuses on keeping you calm and comfortable from start to finish, and sedation options are available if you feel anxious.
Many root canals are completed in a single visit of about an hour to ninety minutes, depending on the tooth and how many canals it has. More complex cases may be split into two appointments to give the tooth time to settle. During your consultation we will give you a clear timeline so you know exactly what to expect before we start.
The cost of a root canal depends on which tooth is involved and whether a crown is needed to protect it afterward, so we provide a clear estimate before any treatment begins. Root canal therapy is commonly covered in part by dental insurance, and our team is happy to verify your benefits and explain your out of pocket portion up front. We also offer flexible financing so that saving your tooth stays affordable and there are no surprises.
In almost every case, keeping your natural tooth is the healthier choice, because nothing functions or feels quite like the tooth you were born with. A root canal removes the infection while preserving the tooth, which protects your bite and keeps neighboring teeth from shifting. If we ever feel an extraction is the smarter long term option, we will tell you honestly and walk you through every alternative.
A tooth treated with a root canal can last a lifetime when it is properly restored and cared for, which is why we usually recommend a crown to protect it afterward. Good daily brushing, flossing, and regular checkups with our team keep the tooth strong for years to come. We monitor your treated tooth at future visits to make sure it stays healthy.
Common signs include lingering tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold that does not fade, swelling near the gum, or a tooth that has darkened. The only way to know for sure is a proper exam and X ray, which is why we start with a thorough evaluation before recommending anything. If your tooth can be saved a simpler way, we will always choose the most conservative option for you.
Families across the Kansas City metro choose Love To Smile for root canal care. We welcome patients from these communities in Kansas and Missouri:
