Root Canal Treatment in Columbia
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 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.
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.
Dr. Lawson uses local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort. You will be able to drive home after your treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.
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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 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.
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Warren A. Lawson, DDS MSD
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I have already given out several references to my family and friends regarding the great care I have received from Dr Lawson and his staff. Keep up the great work and don’t ever get rid of your bird feeders!! They bring me great comfort while I’m in “the chair”! Keep up the great service and May God bless you all abundantly in the days ahead. Be strong in Christ ️ Barb🤗
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Everyone was very friendly and professional. Dr. Lawson was very patient and took time to explain everything to me.
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As a repeat customer, it should be obvious that this is my #1 choice for the root canal procedure. Yeah, it sounds difficult and painful, but the reality is this is routine and mostly undetectable discomfort due to the wonders of novocaine and the deft touch of a dental surgeon who is at the top of his profession. The office staff and assistants are positive, helpful, and simply set the mood that erases uncertainties or doubts. Without reservation I whole heartedly endorse this practice.
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Great Endodontist, results are always great.
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