Root Canals in Gilbert, AZ | Symptoms & Treatment

Are you getting a root canal in Gilbert? We can help rescue your smile and keep your teeth healthy. Our experienced team at the Greenfield Family Dentistry understands your concerns about getting a root canal, and we're here to make sure that you have a very comfortable dental experience.

What Is A Root Canal?

Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function.

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Dr. Daniel Masters is a general dentist who grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Brigham Young University, a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Barry University, and his DMD from Roseman University of Health Sciences.

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Why Are Root Canals Performed?

Having a root canal done on a tooth is the treatment of choice to save a tooth that otherwise would die and have to be removed. Many patients believe that removing a tooth that has problems is the solution, but what is not realized is that extracting (pulling) a tooth will ultimately be more costly and cause significant problems for adjacent teeth.

Root canal treatment is highly successful and usually lasts a lifetime, although, on occasion, a tooth will have to be retreated due to new infections.

Signs You May Need A Root Canal

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An abscess (or pimple) on the gums
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Sensitivity to hot and cold
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Severe toothache pain
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Sometimes no symptoms are present
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Swelling and/or tenderness

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Reasons For Root Canal Treatment

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Decay has reached the tooth pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth)
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Infection or abscess have developed inside the tooth or at the root tip
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Injury or trauma to the tooth

What Does Root Canal Therapy Involve?

A root canal procedure requires one or more appointments and can be performed by a dentist or endodontist (a root canal specialist).

While the tooth is numb, a rubber dam (a sheet of rubber) will be placed around the tooth to keep it dry and free of saliva. An access opening is made on top of the tooth and a series of root canal files are placed into the opening, one at a time, removing the pulp, nerve tissue, and bacteria. If tooth decay is present, it will also be removed with special dental instruments.

Once the tooth is thoroughly cleaned, it will be sealed with either a permanent filling or, if additional appointments are needed, a temporary filling will be placed.

At the next appointment, usually a week later, the roots and the inside cavity of the tooth will be filled and sealed with special dental materials. A filling will be placed to cover the opening on top of the tooth. In addition, all teeth that have root canal treatment should have a crown (cap) placed. This will protect the tooth and prevent it from breaking, and restore it to its full function.

Do You Accept Insurance?

Greenfield Family Dentistry accepts most major dental insurance plans. For your convenience, we work with Delta Dental, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, MetLife, and USAA. We will be happy to bill your insurance for you as a courtesy to our patients. No insurance? No problem! Ask about our affordable dental discount plan!

Do You Accept Walk-ins And Emergency Appointments?

Our team welcomes you to walk-in anytime! We will do everything we can to see you as promptly as possible. If you or your child suffer a dental emergency or injury, call or visit us right away. We offer emergency appointments and same-day treatments as scheduling permits to provide the care you need to find relief.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do root canals hurt?

After treatment, your tooth may still be sensitive, but this will subside as the inflammation diminishes and the tooth has healed. You will be given care instructions after each appointment. Good oral hygiene practices and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your root canal treatment.

Are root canals covered by insurance?

Most dental insurance plans will cover the cost of your root canal treatment. We will verify your benefits to help you make the most of your coverage.

Do you offer sedation?

Our team provides a full range of sedation options to meet your treatment needs, including laughing gas, oral sedation, and IV sedation.

Do you offer financing?

Yes, Greenfield Family Dentistry has partnered with CareCredit to provide affordable, low-interest dental financing. To learn more about CareCredit or apply, as a member of our friendly dental team!

Conveniently Locatedin Gilbert, Arizona

Address

875 N. Greenfield Rd. #114,

Gilbert, AZ 85234

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Directions

Located by Riparian Water Preserve.

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Phone

(480) 420-3930

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Office hours

Mon

7:00am - 4:00pm

Tue

9:00am - 6:00pm

Wed

7:00am - 4:00pm

Thu

8:00am - 4:00pm

Fri

8:00am - 1:00pm*

Sat

Closed

Sun

Closed

We are open every other Friday.

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Address

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875 N. Greenfield Rd. #114,

Gilbert, AZ 85234

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Directions

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Located by Riparian Water Preserve.

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Phone

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(480) 420-3930

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Office hours

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Mon

7:00am - 4:00pm

Tue

9:00am - 6:00pm

Wed

7:00am - 4:00pm

Thu

8:00am - 4:00pm

Fri

8:00am - 1:00pm*

Sat

Closed

Sun

Closed

We are open every other Friday.

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