Non-Surgical Root Canal Treatment
Root Canal Specialist in Salem OR
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 dental 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.
How is a root canal performed?
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.
Questions about Tooth Pain?
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(503) 585-8420 Book an AppointmentWhat happens after root canal 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 root canal treatment 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.
Snyder Family Dentistry
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I had a bad tooth that needed removed and have suffered from dental anxiety from prior procedures gone wrong. This doctor and staff were the most patient caring staff I have ever encountered. This will be our dental home!
- Tabitha J
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My daughter has been going to Dr. Martin since she was 2 (she’s now 14). I was nervous when Dr. Martin retired not knowing who we were going to have next and prepared to leave the office if we didn’t mesh although we’d miss all of the way of the staff so much. I shouldn’t have worried and should have known that Dr. Martin and Cody would choose a fabulous dentist to take over the practice. With Dr. Snyder doing adult dentistry I became a patient myself. I even pay separately for my daughter to have my dental care instead of what she has under my husband so that we could continue going to Snyder Dentistry. 5 stars and highly recommended.
- Chelsea D
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All the staff is always really nice and caring I love it here!! And I don’t like going to the dentist they make you feel good they always have plan and tell you exactly what they are going to do!!
- Selena A
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My family have been coming to this office for 12 years now. Throughout the years the care the two of my boys received here has been nothing but stellar and we were the biggest Dr Martin's fans. After Dr Martin's retirement the practice was assumed by the new providers The Snyder family, but all the support staff remained the same. And the new providers are wonderful. My son just had a dental procedure yesterday done by Dr Nathan Snyder and it was truly impressive to see my 6 year old trusting his doctor and staff so much, he actually left happy and excited he got his tooth pulled out. Thank you for being one of a kind, supportive, accomodating, caring and truly enjoying what you do!
- Victoria T
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I've had no procedures done for myself but my children have and they have no fear of going to the dentist now. In fact they've asked when they would get to go again in hopes it would be soon. The entire staff is genuinely friendly and welcoming and we enjoy every visit.
- Michael F
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Great experience. Thank you Dr Snyder!
- A M