Root Canal Treatment
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 for dental implants or bridges.
At the center of your tooth is the 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.
Don’t Suffer From Tooth Pain Any Longer!
Pain in your tooth or gums may be a symptom of infected pulp. Piedmont Endodontics can perform a Root Canals to treat the infected pulp, relieve pain, and save your natural teeth!
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. Root canal 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.
Drs. Baird, Stanley, Malueg, Horwitz, Morrow, Mohorn and Schweizer 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 a root canal cost?
The cost associated with root canals 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.
Contact Us Today To Learn More About Root Canal Therapy
For more information about Root Canal Therapy, please don’t hesitate to send us a message or call one of our convenient locations:
- Greensboro: Greensboro Office Phone Number 336-288-0010
- High Point: High Point Office Phone Number 336-889-5656
- Winston-Salem: Winston-Salem Office Phone Number 336-365-2246
- Asheboro: Asheboro Office Phone Number 336-629-1444
- Kernersville: Kernersville Office Phone Number 336-423-5075
Piedmont Endodontics
Patient Review by Marilyn W
All areas of service were friendly, professional and efficient. Greatly appreciated the concise description of each step of the procedure in layman's terms and the caring attitude of everyone.
- Marilyn W
Patient Review by Mary Ann V
It was a great experience. Dr. Maleug is awesome. She gives shots that you can barely feel. She explains everything as she goes. I felt safe in her care and I would recommend her to anyone. Her assistant, Lisa did a great job too!
- Mary Ann V
Patient Review by Jennifer S
From the moment I walked in I was totally impressed by the reception. The staff is awesome. Kristin and Dr. Mohorn made this process very comfortable. Thank you.
- Jennifer S
Patient Review by Safiyah S
It was great I didn’t feel a thing I was still the whole time, and the doctors there were really friendly they even gave you relaxing music to listen to (earbuds/song of youre choice) if you needed to drown out the sound, If you haven’t been I totally recommend it.
- Safiyah S
Patient Review by Paige M
I've had several visits to this practice, in both Greensboro and High Point. While a root canal is not an experience you embrace, when it is a necessity this practice is the only one I would choose. They are completely patient-centered, and everyone from start to finish is kind, caring, and professional. Highly recommended.
- Paige M
Patient Review by Heather W
If I require further treatment I will with out a doubt return to Piedmont!
- Heather W
Patient Review by Kim B
Everyone was very kind. Dr. Morgan was wonderful. He took the time to explain everything that he was going to do and what I'd experience. A root canal is not something that anyone enjoys having, but Dr. Morgan and his assistant made it a lot more bearable. If I ever need another root canal I will definitely request Dr. Morgan.
- Kim B
Patient Review by Roberto H
Friendly Staff, I was refered by my local Dentist to this location for a Root Canal Therapy for one reason "They are the Best" no matter I had to Drive 1.1/2 hrs to get there, but I will do it again if needed. Professional Service!!! They love what they doing, You can see it in the way they explain to you any question yo make about everything you need to know. 100% Satisfied!!!
- Roberto H
Patient Review by Sheila S
I really appreciated the fact that they worked me in that day and were very efficient.
- Sheila S
Patient Review by Heather S
They continued to check on me during procedure, and explained everything that they did, from lowering my chair to applying the dental dam. They provided me with headphones and a warmed blanket and safety goggles which were shaded, so it helped keep me sedate and peaceful.
- Heather S
Patient Review by Ronda S
Everyone was so nice and helpful! Checked on me during procedure to make sure I was ok. Explained everything wonderfully before and after. Couldn't have had a better experience! Thank you!
- Ronda S
Patient Review by Tracy C
The staff was extremely friendly and made me feel appreciated as a patient:)
- Tracy C
Patient Review by Sheilah H
By far the best doctor and/or dentist I've been too and I have seen a lot of them. She was so patient with me, cause I was scared to death. She was so gentle with me and the procedure was over before I knew it. Wish I didn't need root canals performed but since I do I'm glad she was recommended. Hope to see her next time as well. By the way, she was better than my other endo in Charlotte and I didn't think that would ever happen. Hang on to her.
- Sheilah H
Patient Review by Ciji G
I truly wished Dr. Malueg could do all my dental work. She took her time, and showed she truly cares for her patients. I was offered a warm blanket, and that put the icing on the cake. I’ve never experienced that before. Thank you.
- Ciji G
Patient Review by Patricia W
Dr. Baird and his assistant prepared me for the steps that would occur during my procedure. They constantly check to be sure I was doing okay. Then made sure what I could expect after returning home. Appreciate their care and concern.
- Patricia W
Patient Review by Cindy L
There was absolutely no pain. Everyone was very sweet and professional. Would highly recommend coming here.
- Cindy L
Patient Review by Tracy S
I had a terrible experience with a different office. It was traumatizing. Dr. Morgan and his staff managed to get me through my fears. I had always heard root canals was the most painful thing. That therapy was the most pain free of any dental procedure. If you fear dental/endodontist procedures this is the place to go.
- Tracy S
Patient Review by Mike C
I've had many root canals and other endodontic treatments in my life, and NO practice has ever come close to being as nurturing, pain-free, modern and patient-centered as this one. If the other doctors are as good as the wonderful Dr. Stanley, I recommend this place wholeheartedly. I'd still rather have a hot-fudge sundae than a root canal, but ... my experience here was highly informative and totally pain-free.
- Mike C
Patient Review by Ted G
Dr. Baird and assistant Dawn were very thorough in my evaluation,they answered all my many questions and concerns,made my visit very comfortable,they did an excellent job in taking care of me and my visit was TOTALLY pain free. I have to say they did an excellent job in every way. Thank God for highly skilled dental experts!
- Ted G
Patient Review by Pat D
Everyone in the practice, including the ladies at the front desk, we're extremely polite and seemed to really care about your overall experience. Dr. Steve Mohorn and his assistant, Lisa, worked great together and I would definitely recommend them to everyone!
- Pat D