Root Canal Therapy | Sarasota FL
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. The 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. WE USUALLY COMPLETE YOUR TREATMENT IN ONE VISIT! Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 95% 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. 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, we will provide you with oral and written post-operative instructions. A report with digital radiographies of before and after 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 by phone 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.
Siesta Key Root Canal Specialists
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Office staff and Dr. Webb are fantastic. I have recommended them to anyone who needs dental work. GREAT !!!!!
- DIANNA R
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I have known Dr. Carla Webb as a dental student, dental colleague and as a patient. As a student she was respected by her peers, the dental faculty and her patients. She excelled in every aspect of her dental education and was a pleasure to to teach. Upon graduation from Tufts University Endodontic Residency she opened her first practice in Jackson Mississippi, where we enjoyed a wonderful collegial relationship and I referred every patient who needed endodontic therapy. My patients thanked me for sending them to Dr. Webb! I understood why after she performed a root canal on me! Carla Webb is an outstanding endodontist and caring and kind person! We miss her every day! I highly recommend Her without reservation! If you want the best, Siesta Key Endodontic Specialists is where you need to be!
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Dr. Webb was extremely helpful. My case was more complicated than most and she spent a lot of time reviewing my options with me in detail. she is a very capable and caring practitioner.
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Professional staff. Went out of their way to make me comfortable. Very satisfied.
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