Root Canal Treatment Hendersonville
Bluegrass Endodontics, PLLC – Hendersonville & Mt. Juliet TN
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.
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What happens after root canal treatment?
What happens after root canal 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: Hendersonville Office Phone Number 615-824-7546. 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. You may want to read information provided on our Insurance and Financial information pages.
Patient Reviews: Root Canal Treatment
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Bluegrass Endodontics, PLLC
Patient Review By Tina S
Pam was the best, she was very kind & helpful, before, during & after the procedure. Dr VanDusen was very kind also and wanted to make sure that I was comfortable during the entire procedure.
- Tina S
Patient Review By Robin H
Exceptional service from the front office staff they were amazing. Dr. Horwat did a great job and talked me thru everything they were doing and was great. He was concerned about my pain and the treatment that I was getting. He had special tools to help assist with the complicated procedure and did a fantastic job. They also worked on me until after 6 p.m. and he stayed late to ensure it was completed correctly. I would recommend them to anyone needing specialty dental care.
- Robin H
Patient Review By DAVID M
Great care.
- DAVID M
Patient Review By MICHAEL R
Staff was very personable and professional. I enjoyed the conversation despite my mouth being full of instrumentation, and the procedure was pain free.
- MICHAEL R
Patient Review By Kayla C
I could not have wished for a better experience than the one I received from Dr. Horwat and his staff. Dr. Horwat is patient, understanding and empathetic. He knew the answers to all of my questions and was honest with me the entire way, while still keeping me calm and comfortable. It is always clear that he does his homework on his patient and always makes his decisions based on what is best for you. I can not recommend Dr. Horwat enough!!!
- Kayla C
Patient Review By Lauren B
Everyone was very kind & friendly! Jasly & Kira were fantastic during the check-in & check-out process & helped with assuring me I was in good hands. Rebecca & VanDusen were excellent at easing my mind, calming my nerves & getting me through my first root canal. My experience could not have been more pleasant or positive! Thank you to the Mt. Juliet staff & Dr. VanDusen, you all were superb!!
- Lauren B
Patient Review By Debbie B
It was as pleasant as a root canal could be.
- Debbie B
Patient Review By Jessie B
Exceptional care by staff and Dr. Sandin was the best. Highly recommend.
- Jessie B