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
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Awesome experience painless root canal. Everybody was friendly and professional.
- JR L
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Great team .. absolutely wonderful people
- Paul O
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Dr. Ufberg was very attentive and took his time to make sure I was comfortable. His assistant was so kind and caring and kept reassuring me throughout the procedure. I have no pain at all. Thank you Dr. Ufberg!
- Michelle Y
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Everything was wonderful. Minimal pain. All gone by next day.
- Bruce R
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My experience was top notch from start to finish. I received detailed information about everything that was happening and always was asked if I was comfortable during the procedures. Everything was efficient, professional and done with care.
- Willie G
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Everyone was great during my visit.
- Ray N
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Dr. Andy Rigberg is the best! He recently did my root canal and I found him and his support staff to be extremely professional, kind, and caring. Dr. Rigberg was informative at every step of the procedure, letting me know what I could expect. The front desk called the next day to make sure that I was doing OK. I could not be more appreciative, the pain went away and they really made it a positive experience!
- Blair P
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Entire staff was very pleasant in all interactions. Dentist took extra time to explain all of his findings.
- Roger L
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Everyone was so polite and professional, explaining every step of the procedure as we went along. Except for the first shot of local anesthetic, the procedure was painless. Hope I never need another root canal, but if I do, I won’t hesitate to go back to Dr. lAczon.
- Patricia C
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Dr Huang was a true professional, kind, caring and so very polite. She has a very kind way about her explains everything in detail that she is going to do and cares about her patients! Root canal is not my favorite thing to do, but I would certainly go back to see Dr. Huang in a heart beat!
- Lori D
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Another outstanding experience. Thanks, Dr. Larry. The fact that the staff lives in the neighborhood is an outstanding a testament to their commitment to the community. Five stars all the way around. Thanks team.
- McElroy
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The whole staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They got me in quickly explained my options and preformed the root canal the same day.
- John T
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Outstanding service and painless
- Michelle M
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Had my first root canal at age 77 and I didn't know what to expect! On the day of the procedure Dr. Aczon explained what he was about to do to my tooth as he worked along, gave me updates as to how much longer my procedure would take and absolutely no pain! Everyone in the office so friendly and helpful! I worried for nothing, thank you PES!!
- Carole M
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Everyone at the Ardmore office, both front desk and medical staff, were very kind and made me feel comfortable during my appointment. I would definitely recommend this office!
- Kelly D
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Dr Ufberg and his team were amazing. He saw me after hours and really helped relive the pain symptoms. Such a kind and caring doctor. Thanks you!
- Meg M
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Dr. Ufberg is excellent both professionally and with his wonderful bedside manner. He explained options and what to expect before, during and after the procedure. He put me at great ease as I was very nervous. His staff is very professional and caring.
- Sherri L
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I never thought I would be happy about a root canal but thanks to the work of PES in Hatboro, I left feeling great. The procedure went swimmingly. The doctor was great at explaining what issues my tooth has and how exactly he was going to enact his game plan. The assistant was superb as well and he and she worked effortlessly. I felt no pain during the experience. I am grateful my dentist, Dolan Dental, recommended PES for the root canal. Highly recommend!
- Gregg S
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Office was professional, all staff was supportive of each other and made me feel relaxed. Dr. Rigberg gave a good explanation of what he was looking for and why, but what’s more he seems to have solved a very painful problem!
- Linda R
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Awesome experience! Had root canal therapy done. I was made to feel so comfortable and relaxed that I was falling asleep during the procedure. Thanks, Dr. Larry. Thank you, Nicole.
- Pat M