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: Doylestown Phone Number 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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Can’t say enough good things about this office from the front desk to the doctor and his staff .
- Linda H
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Dr. Aczon was very informative. He explained everything from beginning to end. Root canal is never good, but he and his dental hygienist Julia were AWESOME!!! I was happy with my experience there.
- DESIREE T
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Everyone was very kind and very professional. I felt very comfortable.
- Marshell
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Everything went well, the staff is great.
- C Stephen C
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I am impressed and grateful for the confident, careful and skillful manner with which DR. JEREMY ACZON performed root canal on my tooth. I am equally impressed and thankful for the thorough explanation that he provided, clearly and patiently, about the procedure itself and about the options for consideration following treatment. A patient can sense and relax when he/she is in the care of trusted good hands.
- Rita S
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Dr. Righerg and his team were compassionate and carefully explained the entire procedure. From the novacaine to the actual root canal, the entire procedure was painless. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone nervous about getting a root canal.
- Caryl H
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Very professional and caring
- Jennie O B
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I went to Pennsylvania Endodontic Specialists for a root canal procedure are received some of the best care ever by D.D.S. fei fei huang and her staff .They were extremely professional and caring trying to keep me as comfortable as possible while administering the root canal procedure I would recommend them to anyone
- Michael M
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It was wonderful to be in this beautiful place. If going to the dentist is necessary then it should be like that. Well done! And the music was very good too. Love the blues…
- Michaela G
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Excellent care
- David S
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Excellent care, would highly recommend Dr Rigberg and his team.
- Holly T
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Excellent from the entrance to the office to the extraordinary good care of the doctor and the staff. A truly remarkable experience. I highly recommend this practice.
- Nelly C
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Very kind, gentle and caring!
- Nancy C
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Great experience
- Zamira D
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I'd like to "THANK" Dr. Ufberg and his entire staff for the patient-friendly care and treatment I received at your office.
- Lawrence B
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Five stars to Dr. Larry Ufberg and his assistant Sonya! Dr. Ufberg thoroughly explained the work he would be doing and updated me on progress each step of the way. Both paid very close attention to my comfort level resulting in very little pain during the procedure. I was amazed at how well Dr. Ufberg and Sonya work together, anticipating the next step so they worked efficiently. Finally, a shout out to Karen at the front desk who made sure all the necessary forms were completed prior to my "big day" and managed communications with my dentist.
- John M
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What a great experience. I was dreading root canal as I had bad experiences in the past. The whole staff is professional and friendly. Dr. Aczon is amazing. He manages to be competent and efficient while maintaining a kind demeanor.
- Adrienne S
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First ever appointment with this practice. Everything went well. Great care. Excellent staff.
- Andy B
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Dr Huang was amazing! Calmed my fears, explained everything in great details, made a root canal pretty painless and genuinely cared. No one wants a root canal, but entire office staff & Dr Huang really made it better than just bearable!
- Pat V
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Like everyone , Dental work is a very scary experience to me ! Dr Larry Ufberg is just amazing !! So kind and knowledgeable . His staff was also incredible . I highly recommend this practice . So happy I went there .
- Gary H