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Northlake Endodontics and Microsurgery
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.
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I was very pleased with Dr. Vedros and her assistant. The whole staff were so kind and pleasant. I left with no regrets.
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Everyone put me at ease, and my experience was enjoyable even though the procedure was tough, I was very comfortable
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I was afraid to get the RCT done, but the dentist explain the procedure, benifits, and ppossibilities and it eased my anxiety.Not as painful as I expected.
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everything was great. Thank you
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This was my first experience with a root canal. The dentist and staff made the entire experience comfortable throughout my time there.
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My experience at Northlake Endodontics was an enjoyable one. Dr. Alongi and his staff are professional and accommodating. They’ll they truly care about their patients. I would recommend Northlake Endodontics to anyone looking for a pain free and professional Endodontics experience!
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This was an overall excellent experience. The staff was very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. Dr. Alongi was very attentive, nice, answered all my questions and explained the necessary procedures in understandable detail. I highly recommend Northlake Endodontics.
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I am totally pleased with my experience with Northlake Endodontics. The staff is pleasant, and totally competent. I knew that I was in good hands and would receive excellent care... I was and I did!
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My second time being treated by Dr. Alongi, and he is top in his field and he ensures his staff is 100% professional.
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