Root Canal Therapy
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. 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.
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.
Central Coast Endodontics - Daniel J. Pierre DDS MS INC
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Painless dentistry in very comfortable and pleasant surroundings.
- Jeff B
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Everyone on staff makes you feel welcomed and comfortable. I would highly recommend
- Michaela B
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Great experience at Dr. Pierre's office. They were able to schedule my daughter right away for treatment and offer her relief for her tooth pain. Will definitely recommend the office to friends and family.
- Darlene B
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I had a Root Canal done by Dr Pierre and was not looking foward to it based on previous experience with another DDS many years ago BUT the Dr & Staff are extremely professional and very friendly, The procedure was a pleasant experience NO pain & done quickly, which is rare for going to a Dentist, Dr even gave me his personal cell number in case I needed immediate attention. I would definitely return here for any future procedures.
- Rosalind S
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Very friendly, doctor did very good never had pain during treatment 🙂
- Rosi M
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Dr Pierre is patient and gentle as well as technically so skilled..Annie his assistant is also lovely. Really do not be afraid, this is no worse than a regular filling and takes about an hour/no pain its really ok. You are in the best of hands in this office which also took my insurance.I hope not to need further root canals but will not hesitate to return here if I do. Many thanks to Dr Pierre and all of his staff.
- Beverly D
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After suffering with a toothache for a week, my Dentist referred me Dr. Pierre. I was scheduled the next morning for a consultation, which lead to an immediate Root Canal.No waiting for a few days! Dr. Pierre and his staff are fast, very courteous, efficient and very caring.I am on the mend and feeling much better. Dr. Pierre called and checked on me that afternoon and encouraged me to call on his cell phone over the weekend if needed. I would recommend Dr. Pierre and his staff to everyone. This is a very patient friendly office!
- Janet C
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Everyone in the office was amazing. The visit was easy, you got me in quickly to address my pain. I would absolutely recommend anyone that needs a similar treatment to go the office. I can't give high enough ratings! Thank you so much.
- Michelle C
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Dr.Pierre and his team did a wonderful job. I was afraid of getting a root canal done because of my past experience getting the procedure done, but Dr.Pierre but it so comfortable for me and his team were so friendly and professional. I would recommend them.
- Elizabeth M
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I think all my "5 Star Ratings" indicate how pleased I am to have Dr. Pierre and his staff as part of my medical team here in Monterey. I have little to add, except to recommend the office whenever a procedure needs to be done.
- Peter F
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Very professional staff. Made me feel comfortable and discussed problem, solution and end result before starting. Procedure was painless and process was straight-forward. Highest recommendation for Dr. Pierre and his staff, particularly his dental assistant Britni
- George S
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The visit overall was very pleasant and the staff as well as Dr Pierre were very kind, courteous and helpful! I was very pleased to have been able to be seen so quickly after my initial contact with the office.
- Mara C
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i think dr. pierre is the most gentle root canal dentist on this peninsula. igive him 5 stars for everythig but mostly for listening. very few dentists an doctors listen anymore but he really does. thank-you dr. pierre and staff for all of your help and kindness.
- margaret d
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I found Central Coast Endodontics very professional and easy to do business with. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Pierre to my family and friends!
- Paula O
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I was lucky you were available when I needed the root canal . All went well
- gary h
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I am very pleased with Dr. Daniel J Pierre and his office stuff. We need more Doctors like Doctor Pierre. Thank you
- Hilda S
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All I can do is echo the many positive comments I've seen about your office elsewhere. I was really nervous about my first root canal, and it was much less difficult than feared (really nothing I'd call pain whatsoever). Now maybe that would have been the case at another endodontist's office too, but the fact is that the thoughtfulness and kindness shown by Dr. Pierre and all of his staff made a huge difference to me. As others have also mentioned, Dr. Pierre even calls you on the evening after the procedure to make sure you're doing OK. How many doctors do anything like that any more?
- Jon A
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I am very happy Dr Ishii refered me here everyone is awesome Dr Pierre was amazing thank you all I will definetly refer anyone here!
- Mary P
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Wonderful experience, thank you!
- Lori H
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Great staff great service Thank you Dr Pierre
- Lorena Z