Dentist Eugene
Wellness Centered Dentistry
4725 Village Plaza Loop #101
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541.868.2008
Eugene Root Canals Performed by Dr. Whicker.
Endodontics is used in the treatment of infected teeth. When damage to a tooth affects the nerve, blood supply to the tooth and the tissue in the center of the tooth called dental “pulp”, the tooth can become inflamed or even develop an infection or “abcess”. Once this occurs there are only two options to treat the situation:
Root Canal Therapy – involves removing the inflamed or infected tissue and placing a dental filling that extends to the end of the root and seals the space where the pulp was removed. A tooth in this condition then needs a crown to protect the remaining tooth structure from fracturing.
Tooth Extraction – if root canal therapy is not an option then the inflamed/infected tooth must be completely removed. This should be done utilizing techniques that preserve as much jaw bone as possible to maintain esthetics and tooth replacement options in the future.
Tooth pain, or swelling is the most typical symptom. Regular x-rays can indicate a dark spot near the tooths root.
The goal of a root canal, is simply to remove all contaminants within a tooths canals. First they create a cavity using a drill to access the nerve area of a tooth. The next step is to file the canals using special tools to remove all contaminants. Finally the tooth is sealed with filling material. Typically a second visit is require to permanently restore the tooth to assure long term success of your of your endodontic therapy.
Root canals range from around $800 - $1400 depending on which tooth it is. Our Eugene Root Canal cost is similar to what an endodontist charges.
