Root Canal Therapy
Hatboro, Doylestown, and Ardmore PA
What is a root canal?
“Endo” is the Greek word for “inside” and “odont” is Greek for “tooth.” Endodontic treatment (involves) the inside of the tooth.
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.
To understand endodontic treatment, it helps to know something about the anatomy of the tooth. Inside the tooth, under the white enamel and a hard layer called the dentin, is a soft tissue called the pulp. The pulp contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue, and creates the surrounding hard tissues of the tooth during development.
The pulp extends from the crown of the tooth to the tip of the roots where it connects to the tissues surrounding the root. The pulp is important during a tooth’s growth and development. However, once a tooth is fully mature it can survive without the pulp, because the tooth continues to be nourished by the tissues surrounding it.
Do you have tooth pain? Please call us for more information or to schedule a consult at our Hatboro Office: Hatboro Phone Number 215-674-5383, or our Doylestown Office: 215-348-0727.
Root Canal Therapy
What is a root canal?
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.
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. 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 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.
Please call us for more information or to schedule a consult:
Hatboro Office: Hatboro Phone Number 215-674-5383
Doylestown Office: 215-348-0727
Ardmore Office: Ardmore Phone Number 610-649-5235
Pennsylvania Endodontic Specialists
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
When my awesome dentist, Dr. Nicole Deakins realized that I needed an emergency root canal on a pre-molar as she worked successfully to save the cracked tooth, she sent me to Pennsylvania Endodontics Specialists where an equally awesome endodontist, Dr. Jeremy Aczon, did a splendid job of removing the roots of this tooth and quelling the mild inflammation there. From the moment I met Dr. Aczon, I felt comforted and reassured by his warmth, excellent communicative manner, patience, and deep knowledge of what might be required to complete this root canal effectively. Dr. Aczon explained every step of the procedure carefully as he went along, answered all my questions so clearly, and kept checking in with me to see if I remained comfortable. I felt that I was in very capable hands. Moreover, Dr. Aczon had to reckon with some calcifications in my roots which required special dissolving and he knew exactly how to address this problem. It was readily apparent to me that Dr. Aczon possesses state-of-the art knowledge of the field of endodontics and is equally gifted in applying that knowledge to the great benefit of his patients! Although my procedure was lengthy, Dr. Aczon's caring style of explaining every step in the process in helpful detail reduced my level of anxiety immeasurably and I could tell that he was very confident in his assessment of my situation and in his approach to meeting the challenge. Dr. Aczon saved my tooth and I am so, so grateful to him for his very hard work and amazing expertise! Thank you, Dr. Aczon! I recommend him most highly! Not only is he a top-notch endodontist but he has a wonderful personality too! Moreover, his assistant, Gabby, was very kind, thoughtful, and helpful in every way during my procedure and I much appreciate all her caring efforts as well. The office manager, Gina, was also very gracious and kind, answering all my questions patiently, being supportive--and calling me the next day to see how I was feeling. Endodontic work is never easy but Dr. Aczon and his staff make the experience as positive as possible. Dr. Aczon is simply outstanding in every respect and he has a great team assisting him!
- Theresa S
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Without a doubt the best dental experience I've ever had. Everything was fully explained. I clearly knew what was going on and overall treatment and procedure was painless and as quick as possible. Really fantastic experience all the way around. I really hope I don't ever need RCT again but if I do, I am coming back here.
- Michael L
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Dr. Ufberg was fantastic. He helped a family member with a root canal and abscess issue. The office accommodated getting him in quickly, the entire staff as friendly and welcoming and Dr. Ufberg has great bedside/chairside manner along with excellent clinical skills. For such a disruptive issue, this was as good an experience we could have asked for. Even the assistants, hygienists and front desk staff were all terrific. If you need an Endodontist, this is the place to go!!
- Jason K
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Very highly recommend this practice for Endodontics. From Rose at the front desk to Dr. Larry Ufberg and Sylvia. The most friendliest personable staff of people I ever met. My wife and I felt like family to them. Dr. Ufberg explained everything in plain english, no doctor speak, lol. They accommodated my need to have my issue addressed immediately, in fact the same day. Forever grateful to these wonderful people. Absolutely the best.
- Bob E
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Everybody was fantastic and made the process so much easier.
- Julie J
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Doc n staff were very informative and kind during the process! Root canal….not fun…. but the treatment and follow up was outstanding. Thank you!
- Barbara C
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Had a painful problem with two teeth. Dr. Aczon did a excellent job diagnosing and treating both teeth.
- Robert I
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Dr. Rigberg was gentle, knowledgeable and skilled. I was coming from a terrible painful dental provider. Dr. Andy was great.
- Curtis W
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Been there 3 times for root canal’s great service didn’t feel a thing no problems would definitely recommend
- Richard L
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Very pleasant office and staff. My root canal treatment was very gentle and done quicker than I was expecting. Dr explains everything so there are no concerns.
- Lori K
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Returned to this office because I got excellent care.
- Margaret L
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My dentist recommended me to PA Endo, and from my initial call all the way through follow-up, I felt very well taken care of. The staff and my Doctor were so helpful in walking me through the process and helping me understand the options for treatment that I had. I will be recommending this practice to my loved ones if they need similar services.
- Steven O
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I had an excellent experience. The staff and doctor were so kind and made sure I was not having any pain. Dr Rigbrrg was so gentle and professional through the whole thing. The way him communicated with the assistant was so polite and she back to him. So refreshing. 5 stars out of 5
- Joanne D
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I had an excellent experience ! I am very appreciative that Dr Aczon fit me in for my root canal. He explained every step and my procedure was painless. I am very grateful to be relieved from my throbbing tooth pain. Thank you!!
- Deborah M
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I couldn't be happier with my experience with Dr. Rigberg and the entire staff at their Doylestown location. Any dental experience terrifies me and they couldn't have been kinder. They eased my fears and helped me feel calm and comfortable. I needed a root canal that my dentist couldn't perform and they recommended PES. If all my dental experiences were this great, I would never be afraid of the dentist! I didn't even feel the novocaine shot! I've had no pain or swelling after the procedure either... Thank you Rose, Sylvia and Dr. Rigberg! You are definitely the "A" Team!!
- Stephanie M
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Dr. Larry Ufburg was Extremely efficant. I loved that everything was explained to me in detail. Friendly office staff !! He saved my tooth !!
- Bethany D
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Pain free…. Friendly….Modern equipment
- KEN J
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Staff was very professional and friendly. Doctor was great and professional. I was in a lot of pain before root canel but never felt any pain during procedure. Everything was explained before they did it. Would recommend to anybody to go there.
- Thomas B
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Dr. Larry Ufberg and assistant Syl did a great job with my root canal. It was my first root canal, and they were great about answering all my questions about this procedure. They made me feel relaxed and I felt no pain what so ever.
- George A
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My experience with Dr. Huang and her dental assistant and staff at PA Endodontic Specialists was wonderful. No one likes to have root canals done, but Dr Huang and her assistant were extremely kind, friendly, thorough, caring and such a pleasure dealing with my dental issue. They explained the procedure every step of the way and I experienced no pain at all. I would highly recommend Dr Huang and this office any time!
- Sarah W