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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.
Northlake Endodontics and Microsurgery
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Wonderful staff, wonderful drs and assistants. Would hope I don't have another reason to come back, but if I need to see an endodontis, this is the place I would come back to.
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I am glad the Doctor could sing so well!!!!
- Kenneth H
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It was a pleasant experience considering having to have a root canal.
- Sheila H
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I appreciated that during this COVID-19 Pandemic, Northlake took all necessary precautions. I was the one person in the waiting room, all staff had masks, and the office was clearly immaculately clean and disinfected. I have the highest confidence in Dr. Vedros and her obvios skills. She was gentle but efficient in doing a difficult procedure, explaining each step and the possible implications in this procedure. I was greatly relieved that Dr. Vedros was able to save this tooth. No one "roots' for a root canal, except when the option is extraction! Highly recommend Dr. Vedros and appreciate her skill!
- PAUL H
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Dr. Alonge is great. He understood my fear and took that fear away. He kept reassuring me and made me comfortable. Also, his staff is great too. A great team!
- LuAnn S
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Great experience
- Aletha S
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Was a little worried about procedure but everything went great. No pain and Dr and assistant talked me through it all. Very good experience will go back
- Calvin D
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I had a very good experience. Dr. Alongi and his staff were great!
- Laura B
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The team was very nice and gentle. I’m not the best dental patient and have a lot of anxiety with dental work. They made me feel calm and at ease.
- Paige R
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The Dr. was very friendly and concerned about how I felt. The staff and he wanted me to have the best experience possible. They made every effort to make me comfortable. I highly recommend them!
- Gabrielle C
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Great experience
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Superior skill and friendliness
- Alicia Lynne O
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They kept me calm and relaxed the whole procedure.
- Christell T
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Overall experience was fantastic. Quick easy, painless (figuratively and literally).
- Pearson D
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I would recommend them to anyone! I wish I could see hem for regular dental care!!! From scheduling the appointment, to the follow up call, it was wonderful!
- Misty V
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Very professional. Stacy super nice. Just wish I was updated as to how much time left for procedure.
- Bonnie P
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Dr Verdos and her staff were informative. They put me at ease leading up to and during the procedure.
- Sherry G
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Excellent x3
- Henry K
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I couldn't have asked for a nicer, or a more professional experience. Everyone there is super nice! Dr. Alongi is the best.
- Eric W