Root Canal Therapy, Sarasota FL
About Root Canals | Treatment | After Treatment | Cost | Reviews
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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 for 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,
- 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.
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What is the treatment?
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. 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 or microsurgery. 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 difficulty, 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.
Endodontic Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of endodontic procedures, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to root canal therapy are discussed.
Sarasota Endodontics: Marineyda Oyola, DMD
Patient Review by Stephanie A
Michelle was great and Dr Oyola was very nice too 🙂
- Stephanie A
Patient Review by James T
All were very caring and professional.
- James T
Patient Review by marty g
Great staff and Dr., made a not fun task much more tolerable than imagined......Thank you !!!
- marty g
Patient Review by Kendall G
I don't like dentistry to begin with but realize the importance. Everyone at Dr. Oyola's practice helped me through my treatment in a human, kind, caring, empathetic manner. Thank you all.
- Kendall G
Patient Review by Jim M
Overall excellent handing. Very statisfied.
- Jim M
Patient Review by Caroll M
Dr. Oyola and her staff are first class.
- Caroll M
Patient Review by John S
I have full confidence in the treatment received.
- John S
Patient Review by Nancy F
I am absolutely amazed that I have had no pain in this process! The whole procedure went well even though the crown came off unexpectedly. I anticipated the worse case since I have never had a root canal and was pleasantly surprised that it was not as bad as I thought it would be. 🙂 No pain after the procedure either or the day after so far!
- Nancy F
Patient Review by Lawrence C
If one is unlucky enough to require a root canal, I would highly recommend this Doctor and her team.
- Lawrence C
Patient Review by Linda D
I was treated with kindness, respect and courtesy at all times by all.
- Linda D
Patient Review by Bruce C
The staff and doctor did everything they could to make the procedure as pleasant as possible. I experienced no pain or swelling afterward.
- Bruce C
Patient Review by Debbie G
I highly recommend this practice!
- Debbie G
Patient Review by Barbara B
Exceptionally professional and compassionate.
- Barbara B
Patient Review by Brian K
First class first rate. Very professional and the attention to detail exceptional. I wish I could find this skill level in the rest of my dealings with the medical community. Very impressed. Bk
- Brian K
Patient Review by Emily N
Thank you so much for fitting me in! Awesome staff and awesome doctor!
- Emily N
Patient Review by Susan B
If you want the best Endodontist in Sarasota, do yourself a favor and choose Dr. Oyola.
- Susan B
Patient Review by Sandy J
I have had many procedures for my teeth in my 73 years on this earth, and today was one I had dreaded so much ! Could not have had an easier experience! I told Dr. Oloya I could give her a big hug. Very nice & caring visit!
- Sandy J
Patient Review by William W
Very good result with treatment
- William W
Patient Review by Myreli Z
Phenomenal service all the way around from booking, to procedure, to follow up after
- Myreli Z
Patient Review by Rich R
I received a thorough explanation of planned procedures and carefully and efficiently completed.
- Rich R