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It removes nerve and blood vessels from the tooth to alleviate pain and infection, and renders you the ability to keep a natural tooth in your mouth. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much does a root canal cost?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Root canals can be significantly expensive if you do not have DENTAL INSURANCE, however even still we do everything we can to reduce cost for patients without insurance, and those WITH INSURANCE it is quite often a covered procedure as it is considered non-cosmetic and relative essential treatment with alternative being extraction. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is root canal pain?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Root canal pain can vary from a long range of symptoms. Early signs begin with temperature sensitivity, cold liquids being the primary culprit. It can advance to sharp shooting pain, eventually can wake you up at night and pain upon biting\/chewing. Once the nerve dies, the pain can become a dull ache radiating to the side of your ear or radiating to the side of your ear. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does a root canal take?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The length of a root canal appointment is often dictated by the type of treatment. It is safe to presume the appointment will last about an hour, however after a consultation is performed and a radiograph is taken the doctor can give you a better approximation. Sometimes a root canal can be performed in appointment, and sometimes it can take multiple visits. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is an Endodontist?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An endodontist is a dental specialist. He\/she has 2-3 years after dental school in a residency program, training in all aspects of endodontics which includes but is not limited to: root canal therapy, root canal retreatment, dental trauma, endodontic surgery, regenerative endodontics. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does root canal pain feel like?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Pain from your tooth can often range from mild to severe. Not always, but the severity can often indicate whether a root canal is needed. Vital tooth pain often can be lingering pain to hot or cold, can wake you up at night, and can be spontaneous throughout the day. Often when a nerve has died, and a more severe infection forms, temperature sensitivity disappears and an intermittent dull ache can come and go. 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