Non Surgical Root Canal
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.
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. You will be able to drive home after your treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.
GentleWave System
We are excited to be the first Endodontic practice in Northern Colorado to offer this technology. The GentleWave System has been successfully used in over 50,000 cases and by hundreds of practitioners throughout the country. It is by far the most innovative technology in the field of Endodontics today. It couples advanced fluid dynamics with broad spectrum acoustic energy to remove bacteria, debris, tissue, smear layer and even bio-film from the deepest, most complex portions of the root canal system that can not be reached by standard root canal treatment, decreasing the chance of failure over time. Allows us to conserve more tooth structure and better maintain the integrity of the tooth. It is less invasive and a more comfortable treatment approach for patients, reducing post-operative discomfort. https://gentlewave.com/
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 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.
Northern Colorado Endodontics
The doctor was very kind. The procedure was fast and painless.
- Erik H
Dr. Garaets did an excellent job during the root canal process. His nurse was very informative on what was going to take place. Very friendly staff. I would highly recommend them.
- Jerry T
I love the staff! My root canal went smoothly. Also loved that I could watch HGTV with ear buds during my procedure.
- Cindy C
I am the DEFINITION of a "problem patient" - difficulty getting fully numb, extreme anxiety, TMJD- you name it. When I scheduled my appointment for a root canal with Dr. Dimond, terrified doesn't even beging to adequately describe how I felt. If I had a hard time getting numb for fillings... A root canal?!? BUT- Dr. Dimond and his staff were the most professional, kind, and skilled people from which I've ever had dental work. I went from 1000/10 anxiety (even WITH the sedation), to 1000% confident that painless dental work is possible when you go to the right people. Root canal on upper molar was 100% pain free the entire time. Localized anesthetic shots were 100% pain free. I couldn't believe it. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
- Lauren M
I had a root canal treatment done on an old molar. Dr. Diamond is using a microscope to find all the mini branches of the main roots. There was no pain to speak of; I was hardly sore for few hours. THANK YOU.
- Vera R
I had one previous root canal done here and it was a good experience, but it wasn't for an urgent situation. This time it was and I was a little apprehensive. Dr. Dimond was friendly and reassuring and everything went great. It is also important to me that they use the Gentle Wave technology. There was no pain during the procedure, which I appreciated!
- Tracy P
The Dentist was very straight and honest about my condition. Went in for a root canal, the dentist informed me a root canal would be a waste of time and money, my tooth was cracked and was infected due to the crack. The tooth needed to be removed. I like the truth.
- Wes A
Made sure I was comfortable during the procedure.
- Manuel R
A very efficient and professional group
- Joseph K
All the staff very friendly and made me feel very welcome
- Margie S
Team and doc worked to get me in quickly and were all very kind.
- Jim M
This team cared very much on my needs, it was very refreshing.
- Kay W
Comfortable, questions answered, friendly, efficient, organized
- Robert A
The procedure was WAY easier than I thought it would be. Shane and his Assistant were very careful and gentle while caring for me. So glad I had this procedure done and now am pain free.
- Megan L
Staff is great all around. The procedure was quick and the Dr was very accommodating and experienced. I highly recommend their services to anyone needing any root canal treatment.
- Jason C
It's traumatic enough to need this type of care when pain is intense. I appreciate Dr. Levelle's confident manner and kindness. Amanda, his assistant was great too. Thank you for your care
- Sherri M
I had a wonderful experience. The front desk welcomed me as soon as I walked in, my assistant, Allie, was very kind and explained everything very thoroughly, and Dr LeValley was friendly, quick, and made sure I didn’t have any questions. On the way out, Jamie was very conversational and quick. 10/10
- M. G
Great job!!! Helped me feel comfortable.
- Amy E
Nothing pleasant about the root canal process but I feel that makes it much more important to see a specialist. That’s all these folks do. The process was an hour from getting the xray to completing the procedure. The doctor and assistant were a well rehearsed team and that’s always comforting Highly recommended and you should feel comfortable seeking treatment with this team
- Keith F
Great friendly staff! Best root canal experience I’ve ever had.
- John L