Root Canal Therapy in Ponte Vedra Beach
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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. If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist will most likely recommend non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp.
Don’t Suffer From Tooth Pain Any Longer!
Pain in your tooth or gums may be a symptom of infected pulp. Dr. Mavec can perform a Root Canal to treat the infected pulp, relieve pain, and save your natural teeth!
Please also read our Root Canal Patient Reviews.
The Root Canal Procedure
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 94% 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.
Conscious Sedation Dentistry
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.
Illustrated Root Canal Procedure
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.
Root Canal FAQs
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.
Are Root Canals Painful?
Endodontist Dr. Mavec and the American Association of Endodontists want you to have accurate information about Root Canal treatment. Please refer to our additional page of root canal information and call our office with your questions: Ponte Vedra Beach Endodontics Office Phone Number 904-273-5770.
How much does root canal therapy 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.
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Patient Reviews: Root Canal
Please read testimonials from our patients, below. If you wish to rate your Root Canal experience, we invite you to fill out our Patient Review questionnaire to leave a review about your Root Canal experience with Ponte Vedra Endodontics. Call our office if you would like more information: Ponte Vedra Beach Endodontics Office Phone Number 904-273-5770.
Ponte Vedra Endodontics
Patient Review by Karen M
Almost pain free!
- Karen M
Patient Review by Cathy K
Overall excellent experience! Appreciated the modern conveniences of massage chair, TV/headphones, and overall equipment! Service was excellent and the staff and doctor kept me informed throughout every step of the process! I would strongly recommend this doctor and office to anyone!
- Cathy K
Patient Review by Richard J
The best!
- Richard J
Patient Review by J W
Dr. Mavec and staff operate a very professional office. Although initially nervous, I felt very comfortable with the expertise and assistance provided during my procedure.
- J W
Patient Review by Jeneice R
Over the course of 10 years or more I have had to have several root canals in which Dr. Mavec has completed each one. Dr. Mavec and his staff have always performed their services with the highest level of professionalism and care. I don’t usually write reviews but I know how much I rely on reviews before selecting providers and wanted to provide a real experience. I am extremely particular with my teeth and whole heartedly recommend Dr. Mavec. He is very knowledgeable and has a passion for what he does. The process is explained in detail both before and after the procedure. His assistants are very considerate and check on you each step of the way. You are given headphones to relax in their gentle massaging chair to watch the overhead tv. I actually wish Dr. Mavec also did general dentistry as well! There is no pain aside from the shots to numb you. I am grateful for his consistency, integrity and professional service over the years.
- Jeneice R