Root Canal Metairie LA | Root Canal Therapy Madisonville LA
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 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.
Northlake Endodontics and Microsurgery
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My first visit and I was very impressed. I have been to other endo dr's and they are definitely top notch. Very attentive to my needs and always checking on how I was handling the procedure. Office and patient rooms were very clean. Would definitely recommend this office to friends and family.
- Lisa S
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Great experience. Procedure was explained clearly. Made me feel more relax.
- Jean E
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An unpleasant procedure made as pleasant as possible
- Henry V
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Hands down THE BEST!!! Would recommend them to anyone !!
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I was treated with friendliness and courtesy.
- Diane D
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I have a about 18 years old bridge and last number teeth (18# in bottom, left side) had a infection. I search some information about endodontics feild. I found Dr. Alongi information. He has a very strong backgound in endodontics's clinic and research.When I went to his clinic, He and his all staff were extremely friendly and professional in handing my root canal treatment. I like many, and he did a great job for me. Try him, he's GREAT!
- Qiang Wu
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They play some seriously funky music in the office! Great experience....well as great as a root canal can be!
- Jeremy J
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Ong!! What a wonderful staff heaven sent. Dr. Alongi is such a blessing, he explained the whole procedure from beginning to end. I had two root canals done at the same time, no pain what so ever. I would surely recommend him to anyone. The staff as well as doc. Alongi made me feel like family, for that i am truely grateful.
- Michelle B
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I liked the way the anesthesia was administered.
- Kenny L
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Great experience and well taken care of. I was in good hands
- shaun j
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My anxiety about having the procedure was actually worse than the procedure itself. I didn't experience any pain at all!
- Simone K
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Excellent! No pain; very relaxed atmosphere, in part due to the great background music playing.
- Corinne W
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Smooth procedure not a hitch
- geron b
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Great experience
- Denise R
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Wonderful
- kim m
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Great experience
- michelle h
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Cerissa was amazing and helped keep me calm before and during my treatment. The doctor was very gentle and worked quickly.
- Amanda M
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Very easy procedure! not nearly as bad as I expected
- maria w
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This was the most painless root canal I have ever had. Dr. Alongi's skill is unparalleled in my experience, and the medical care was excellent. The facility has state of the art equipment.
- Sandra B
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This is the best place to get your teeth fixed. Trust me Melissa is an angel and you won't feel any pain. Doctor Alongi is very smooth person and he will take care of you. I will definitely come back.
- Rafik A