How successful is a root canal? Let’s count the ways!

Does the term “root canal” conjure up unpleasant images for you? Perhaps our endodontist at Concho Valley Endodontics can change your mind! There are plenty of interesting facts and rock-solid data attesting to the success behind our specialty, and today we’d like to present some of the numbers behind the tooth-saving, healthy smiles we deliver!

• Strength in numbers: More than fifteen million root canal procedures performed every year in just the United States alone, according to the American Association of Endodontists (AAE).

• Time well spent: Although the precise length of each root canal treatment varies from case to case, the typical duration is just sixty to ninety minutes, says the AAE. That’s a great investment of your time, considering the long-term benefits of saving your natural tooth. 

• Bright future: Our treatments have a more than ninety-five percent success rate, according to the AAE. And it’s also worth noting that when cared for properly, a tooth that’s received root canal treatment can last a lifetime.

• Rare breed: Did you know that endodontists have dedicated many years to mastering the art of root canals? Following the four years of traditional dental school, we undergo an additional two-to-three years of specialized residency training focused solely on root canal treatments, microsurgery, and other procedures. Less than three percent of all dentists in the U.S. are endodontists, according to the AAE. 
• Beyond statistics: Sure, these statistics are impressive, but the results we deliver go way beyond the numbers. The benefits of saving a natural tooth are experienced every day in our patients’ self-confidence, as well as improved chewing and speaking. No artificial replacement can match the look, feel and function as the original equipment!

If you are experiencing pain or sensitivity in one or more teeth, please contact our endodontist at Concho Valley Endodontics for an appointment. Our treatments deliver tooth-saving results, more quickly and comfortably than ever before.