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.

Illustration of the anatomy of a toothA 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

5 out of 5 stars based on 261 Root Canal Therapy reviews

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Dr Larry Ufberg was outstanding! He could of done a couple more of my teeth for root canals. The technician was outstanding, too! Great teamwork! Great music !

- Larry H

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Great staff , extremely friendly and caring

- Jillian G G

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Procedure was very well done and professional. Each step was performed well which was appreciated since this was evidently a difficult procedure.

- Joan D

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Pleasant, professional doctor and staff. Got me in quickly in an emergency. I will definitely recommend this practice!

- Candice B

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Thank you for saving my tooth and my sanity. I’m pain free now. Highly recommend for anyone needing a root canal. Love the friendly and knowledgeable staff!!

- Jenny T

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Doctor and staff were the best. I was not looking forward to the procedure, in fact I was losing sleep over it but it was quick and almost painless. Would highly recommend them.

- kathy j

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I was extremely impressed with the doctor’s confident, skillful, reassuring approach. The office was clean, the atmosphere was pleasant, the staff was caring, the entire clinical operation was smooth and efficient.

- Rita S

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I was so nervous before my first root canal. Staff were kind and so comforting from the first phone call through my appointment! Dr Ufberg was so nice, he made me feel relaxed and confident that it would be done right and with no pain. Would highly recommend Dr Ufberg and the team! Highly professional office experience.

- Louise D

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I was anxious/worried about the procedure especially needles but Doctor Jeremy Aczon was understanding & explained as he went through. His assistants were also very good.

- Eileen D M

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Very satisfied with the root canal done today with Dr Ufberg and his assistant. The procedure was very well explained and I had minimal discomfort. The office staff was very friendly which helped make the whole experience a good one….Thank you!

- Janice S

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Good experience

- Marylou R

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Beyond thorough and accommodating care. From start to finish- each member of this office, from front desk to Doctor, went out of their way with kindness and professionalism!! Highly recommend!

- Valerie S

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Wonderful experience Staff so pleasant and Nicole was very attentive to my needs. I’ve had several root canals in the past but this by far was the easiest. post op pain free if you follow the protocol. Doctor Ufberg kind and gentle and very experienced. Highly recommend!

- Linda M

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Everyone at PES, from the front desk to the doctor, was pleasant, professional, and helped put me at ease. All my questions were answered, the root canal went well, and the post procedure instructions were clear. Overall, a good experience.

- George M

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Staff is very professional as is the doctor. Very pleased with the procedure.

- Tony A

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Went in for a root canal consultation. Will return when I need it.

- Bonnie B

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Keeps you informed all along the way, and really enjoys his work

- Cary B

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My visit to Hatboro office was very satisfying and the staff are pleasant. I would definitely recommend other people to go there.

- Julia L

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Very nice staff

- Sue E

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If your lucky enough to get Dr. Ufberg, youll get the added bonus of being serenaded at the same time. Great, pain-free experience!

- Susan H

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