2514 Cuthbertson Rd Suite A Waxhaw, NC 28173       704-243-1122

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Root Canal in Waxhaw, NC

If You’re Looking for a root canal procedure in Waxhaw, NC, Call Waxhaw Dental Center.
Root Canal in Waxhaw, NC

Root canals have a reputation for being painful and unpleasant. However, with advances in anesthesia and dental processes, neither of these is true.

In fact, a root canal procedure in Waxhaw, NC is designed to eliminate the pain of an infected tooth and usually doesn’t take much more time than an ordinary filling.

Common Symptoms for a Root Canal Procedure:

  • An abscess (or pimple) on the gums.
  • Sensitivity to hot and cold.
  • Severe toothache pain.
  • Sometimes no symptoms are present.
  • Swelling and/or tenderness.
The first step is to take a digital X-ray of your teeth in our Waxhaw, NC office . The next thing your dentist will do is to apply local anesthesia to the treatment area. Once you are numb, the doctor will begin to drill out the damaged tooth. Then we will clean out the infected area and smooth it out. Once the infected materials are removed, we will fill the tooth with medicated dental filling material. Finally, we will build a custom dental crown to protect the tooth from further damage.

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    Root Canal FAQ

    How long does a root canal take?
    Typically, a root canal can take between 30 and 60 minutes.
    How long does a root canal last?
    Usually a root canal with last around 10-15 years, but there are other procedures that elongate the life of a root canal such as a crown.
    How do you know if you need a root canal?
    Our dentist might recommend a root canal if you have severe tooth sensitivity to heat and cold. You might also need a root canal if you feel pain when you bite down on food or chew it. If you have soreness or pain in the affected tooth, this might also indicate that you have damage to the pulp. If you have pain and other symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with eating and sleeping, that usually means your pulp’s been severely damaged.

    Call Waxhaw Dental Center in Waxhaw, NC today at 704-243-1122

    and ask us how our Waxhaw root canal solutions can brighten your smile and your day!

    What Our Patients Are Saying
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    Total Reviews: 232

    Overall Rating: 4.94    

    "Overall just excellent. Excellent staff. Excellent service. Very caring of their patients."

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    Anna Insolia

    "Everyone is very pleasant and welcoming. I am very satisfied with the service and treatments that I always receive. I highly recommend this Dental Fac..."

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    Sonia Vogel

    "My sister had a filling come out of her tooth and we called Waxsaw Dental and they got her in the next morning. Since the Doctor she had gone to for years had retired, she was scheduled with Dr Marshall Earnest and his assistant Jenna. They were both very kind and professional. They explained all of the options clearly and were able to fix the tooth the same day. Since I wasn't the one being worked on, I was able to watch the procedure. They worked together seamlessly with such skill and calmness. It was very impressive and I would certainly recommend them."

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    Jeanne McCoy

    "Waxhaw Dental Center staff are friendly and kind, and do excellent work. I'm especially pleased with my crowns. We pay out of pocket, so if the prices were a bit more affordable I'd give them 5 stars."

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    Mike and Jodi Bunn

    "The staff was professional and thorough. Nothing unexpected and the team was pleasant as well. A bit frustrated that I couldn’t do the consultation and cleaning at the same visit but I understand if I had a lot of stuff going on they would have had to take care of that first. As it was the staff there was able to schedule me an appointment that worked with my schedule to get my cleaning done very quickly."
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    Robert Smith

    "Have been going with my family here for over 5 years now. They have friendly staff, good facility and provide great care. Candie is my Dental hygienist and she is really good in what she does and also make you very comfortable."
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    Murali Perumbedu

    "Waxhaw Dental Center provides excellent dental care! I’ve been going there for 10 years now and have never had a bad experience with any of the dentists, hygienists or staff I’ve seen. I’ve routinely had Candy for my cleanings over the past few years. She is very professional and courteous."
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    Andrew Wilson

    "I was bumped due to a Hygienist calling in sick. I waited 4 weeks for call back to reschedule.. Never heard back, so I had to call and make my own short notice cleaning appointment. I received new a hygienist and new DDS. The cleaning was a little rough but it was thorough. Customer service for client retention needs work."
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    Jason Summers

    "I was bumped due to a Hygienist calling in sick. I waited 4 weeks for call back to reschedule.. Never heard back, so I had to call and make my own short notice cleaning appointment. I received new a hygienist and new DDS. The cleaning was a little rough but it was thorough. Customer service for client retention needs work."

    Sarah McGinn

    Sarah McGinn

    "Dr. Earnest and his assistant Jenna worked seamlessly to complete my dental work in a timely and efficient manner. The hygienist, Nicole, got me checked in and brought back on time so that I was able to get started with my treatment right away and was not late for work. I was comfortable from start to finish and was impressed with the experience as I have not had pleasant dental treatment in the past. I would highly recommend Dr. Earnest for any procedure as he had been reassuring and confident throughout. Thank you to Waxhaw Dental Center providing exceedingly excellent service yet again."
    Tyler Gray

    Tyler Gray