Getting Root Canal Therapy in King of Prussia, PA

root canal treatment can save your tooth if it’s badly decayed or infected. You may never need to get a root canal regimen if you keep a healthy oral routine. You may be wondering if root canal infection treatment in general dentistry hurts. With anesthetics and our caring team, you will not be uncomfortable. Honestly, pain comes from the infection, not the treatment. 

KoP Dental™ Associates offers quality treatment from a dentist specializing in root canals. You can rely on us to get the best care. You might need to see a specialist in root canal therapy for pulpotomy if the inner pulp has been damaged. The irritated tissue can be painful.  

A lady opening her mouth during a root canal treatment from a dentist wearing blue surgical gloves

A preventive examination will reduce the probable problems

How Do You Know When You Need Root Canal Treatment?

Here are several symptoms that might indicate a need for a root canal procedure:

  • Sensitivity to hot or cold temperature
  • Swelling gums
  • Tooth discoloration
  • Chipped or cracked tooth
  • Pimple on the gums

How Root Canal Infection Treatment is done

The procedure involves removing the pulp and replacing it with a temporary filling. At your next visit, the general dentist will restore it with a crown or permanent filling. This step might be done over several visits. It can seem scary, but our endo specialist is well trained in root canal therapy molar dental practice.

After the procedure, you might need an antibiotic that helps remove the infection. Then your root canal therapy will be done accurately.

However, a slight chance exists that you may get a tooth infection after root canal therapy. If you experience these symptoms, you may need an alternative dental procedure.

  • Nominal to severe pain 
  • Tooth sensitivity
  • Headaches
  • Throbbing 
  • Pain while eating
  • Swelling and irritated gums
  • Tooth discoloration 
  • Small pockets of pus on the gums

How Much Does Root Canal Therapy Cost?

You don’t have to worry about how to pay for endodontic therapy. Cost depends on the tooth location (anterior/posterior $900/$1400).

A dentist performing root canal infection treatment on a patient seated on the dentist’s chair.

Regular dental check-ups will help maintain your oral health

A General Dentist You Can Trust

You can stop searching for “root canal treatment near me.” We are located in King of Prussia, PA, and service the following nearest areas.

  • Collegeville
  • Norristown 
  • Wayne
  • Phoenixville
  • Bridgeport
  • Conshohocken

Taking good care of your teeth can save and qualify you from getting a root canal procedure in the future. Call us today to learn more about dental care.

Testimonials

As found on Google Reviews Kind caring people and do a good job. They will show you the cavities on x-rays and explain to you to why they need to drill to alleviate any skepticism.
Corey A.
King of Prussia, December 11, 2011

Corey A.

As found on Yelp
I have been a patient for over 20 years at King of Prussia Dental and had to briefly leave their practice after a change in our dental insurance. After my husband and I had horrible experiences elsewhere locally, I quickly found a way to fix the insurance situation in order to return to KoP Dental. After my appointment read more
Michelle P.
King of Prussia, May 7, 2013

Michelle P.

As found on Yelp
I needed a dentist in a rush today and found KOP dental on Google. The receptionist on the phone actually made me excited to come in! I needed X-rays, a cleaning, and an exam. Each member of their team was absolutely wonderful. I have never had such an easy, pleasant experience at a dental office before. read more
Samanthat K.
King of Prussia, August 25, 2014

Samanthat K.

As found on Google Reviews
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone at King of Prussia Dental Associates! Dr. Rapine and his staff were fantastic. For someone like myself who has always been hesitant about dentistry work and the pain involved, it was critical for me to make sure that the staff understood my concern. Dr. Rapine took the time read more
Bruce N.
December 11, 2014

Bruce N.

As found on Google Reviews
Let me start off by saying it was a blessing finding this dental practice. Being an Africa American male you get nervous when you go places in this time that are predominately white. When I walked into the practice everyone was all smiles. Which was heartwarming and read more
Kyle Waters
King of Prussia, February 28th, 2019

Kyle Waters

As found on Google Reviews
Invisalign treatment with Dr. Kashyap & Rita was wonderful. They’re both so kind and personable and most importantly they do such a great job making sure you get the exact smile you were hoping for. It was a true pleasure working with them - i’m almost bummed that my treatment read more
Katie Quinn
King of Prussia, March 4, 2019

Katie Quinn

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I visited the offce on 3/4/2019 for a bonding procedure by Dr. Eileen It was amazing! The procedure was painless and very peaceful, I almost fell asleep in the chair. Office staff is very pleasant and the atmosphere is great. Thanks Dr. Eileen for my new smile! 🙂
Janae Carlisle
King of Prussia, March 4, 2019

Janae Carlisle

Professional dental care serving sparkling smiles.

Our dentists are dedicated to providing the high quality and most comprehensive care in all of dental treatment. They can leave you with a brighter, straighter smile!

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