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 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.
Samuel J. Mumpower DMD, Jack B. Smith DMD PC
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This was my first root canal and I was scared. Dr. Mumpower and his staff were kind, patient and gentle. He used a topical numbing agent so even the shot did not hurt. This dreaded experience was not bad at all.
- Adonia E
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I felt like it was a cozy entrance into the office Ashley greeted me with a sweet smile and "come on in!" Honestly it was close to a spa experience with the ceiling tv entertainment and the weighted comfort. Thank you guys!!!!! I advise if you're looking elsewhere STOP. Go ahead and call Ashley !
- Emily W
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- James M
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Dr.Mumpower I am forever grateful to you and your staff for your superior dental work in my desperate time of need. The wait time in getting me in was excellant , but it was not surpassed by the quality of work done . Immediate relief from the pain I was experiencing, definitely a blessing. I would definitely return should I ever need any future endodontic treatment. Thanks so much !!
- Cynthia Nance
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I felt very comfortable the entire procedure!
- Charles I
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Wished I would have came here to begin with he is awesome beyond belief. Wow
- Angie B
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Very clean professional office I was in and out for a root canal. Great job!!!!
- Stacey P
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Great and fast
- Chris T
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Very professional and courteous.
- Samuel H
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Very pleasant experience
- Chad K
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Awesome I'm going to recommend to all Doc had great bedside manner Anna and Ashley was awesome
- Randall C
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Since I am not a good patient, I would say this was an excellent experience.
- Brenda D
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I know this is going to sound weird, but I felt like I was in a Spa. Every care of mine was addressed immediately. After the evaluation the treatment options and outcomes were explained. ROOT CANAL!!! I explained to receptionist when I called to make the appt and she went ahead provided me the estimated cost so I would be prepared. My tooth location and root system made it difficult and timely,but he completed it with NO PAIN to me. I have an Endodontist for life.
- Nicole C
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Very friendly and professional
- Branson F
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It was great
- Carl S
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Best experience ever.
- Patricia M
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I would most come back again if I any problems in the future.
- Angela A
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Great service
- Tiffany B
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Great
- Wayne A
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Dr. Mumpower and his dental assistant, Denise, were super. They were on top of my pain management, communication and overall comfort. He was excellent in explaining every step in the procedure and very concerned, informative and respectful.
- Trent M