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  • Our root canal treatments are completely comfortable. They will stop your dental pain, not cause you more pain.
  • Our advanced technology ensures the best possible outcome for your treatment. We use digital imaging to diagnose and plan your procedure.
  • Dr. Reeh is a board certified endodontist with over 30 years’ experience and a Fellow of the American Association of Endodontists. He is also a former dental school professor and researcher who holds two dental-related patents.
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Repair Your Smile With Root Canal Therapy in Stillwater

You probably don’t like the idea of having a root canal performed. However, this beneficial treatment can get your smile back on track. Root canal therapy in Stillwater from Dr. Ernest Reeh offers you all these benefits:

  • Stops your dental pain and helps you relax
  • Saves your diseased tooth from extraction in most cases
  • Protects the health of your other teeth and gums
  • Is performed painlessly, with sedation if you need it
  • Prevents the need for additional dental work
  • Prepares your tooth for a finishing restoration such as a crown

If you think you might need a root canal, call our office for a consultation: 651-370-9498. We offer emergency and same-day care whenever possible. Our competent and compassionate crew looks forward to helping you smile again!

Keep Your Tooth Intact With a Root Canal & Trust Dr. Reeh’s Expertise

Many people have misconceptions about root canal treatment. There are numerous myths about root canals floating around, including one that claims it’s better to extract a tooth than perform a root canal on it.

Another common belief is that a root canal is a painful treatment to be feared. In actuality, a root canal procedure by a board certified endodontist like Dr. Reeh is no more uncomfortable than getting a tooth filled. Dr. Reeh will make sure the area we’re working on is fully numb before he attempts anything with your tooth. You shouldn’t feel any pain at all. Plus, sedation is always available if you’re nervous about your procedure.

The purpose of a root canal is to remove the diseased pulp, seal off the tooth, and save it from extraction. It is always better to keep your natural tooth in place whenever possible. Although there are great tooth replacement options available today, including dental implants, a natural tooth will always outperform a replacement.

To perform a root canal:

  • Using our CT scanner, we will first create a 3-D image of your mouth for a detailed look at your tooth, roots, nerves, and bone. This ensures efficient diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Dr. Reeh accesses the diseased pulp through a small opening in the top of the tooth.
  • He uses specialized instruments to clean out the pulp.
  • The inside of the tooth is sanitized to completely eliminate any bacteria.
  • Dr. Reeh also carefully repairs and shapes your root canals.
  • He fills the root canals with a rubber-like material known as gutta-percha. This helps prevent future problems.
  • He places a temporary or permanent filling on top of the tooth to seal the opening.

We recommend that you have your regular dentist place a crown on the repaired tooth to strengthen it and restore your biting and chewing capacity. Once this is complete, you shouldn’t have any more problems from this tooth.

Occasionally, a root canal may need to be repeated. Endodontic retreatment may be required due to hidden root canals that didn’t show up on X-rays or a crown that isn’t placed on the tooth soon enough. In either situation, lingering bacteria can create problems that we need to correct.

If you think you might need root canal therapy in Stillwater, call us today at 651-370-9498 to make an appointment with Dr. Reeh. You can also make an appointment online.

Read Why Our Patients Love Us

“I have been visiting River Valley Endodontics for several years now and am very pleased of the service they provide. Dr. Ernest Reeh is extremely knowledgeable of his craft, he takes time to not only investigate the problem and if necessary, adds state of the art technology on circular x-ray machines and other devices and explains in full details of his plan and procedure to rectify the issue/s and expected …” Read More – Rita M.
“My husband has had two visits to River Valley Endodontics, and both were positive experiences. Dr. Reeh and his staff are professional, yet caring and friendly. It was very easy to schedule an appointment quickly, and my husband’s procedures went smoothly and without any issues. He had both a root canal and two extractions. We highly recommend Dr. Reeh!” – Susan S.
“I had never had a root canal and was feeling a bit anxious. It turns out it was a “non-event.” Outside of getting numbed up, there wasn’t an ounce of pain. It was actually kind of boring to stare up at the ceiling for an hour while they masterfully worked on my tooth. I would highly recommend the team at River Valley Endodontics. They were able to squeeze me in …” Read More – Jeff H.
“I was in a world of hurt with a root canal and can’t believe what a great outcome and service I received with little notice. I highly recommend this office and doctor Reeh for the wonderful care I received. I had absolutely no pain 2 hours after the procedure. Thanks again” – Tom S.
“I was pretty apprehensive as I arrived for a molar root canal treatment. The various experiences of friends had put me in a very anxious state of mind. I was immediately met by the friendly and professional staff persons. Shortly I was led to the room where the procedure was to take place. I was envisioning some kind of torture chamber but instead was greeted by a bright and pleasant …” Read More – Everson D.
“After suffering a few days over the weekend with a BAD toothache, I went to Dr. Reeh and had a root canal. It was a really nice office and he and his staff were wonderful. I highly recommend going to visit them with any special dental needs you have.” – Debra G.
“My wife recently had a procedure done at River Valley Endodontics. Everything about the experience was excellent. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Dr. Reeh explained my wife’s options and encouraged her to ask questions. The procedure was painless both during and after. The follow-up has also been pleasant and thorough. We recommend this practice highly.” – Keith R.
“I highly recommend River Valley Endodontics! Dr. Reeh and his team did such a wonderful job on a root canal rework/redo that I needed. Start to finish it was a very thorough, professional and very friendly experience. The consultation process was informative and the presentation of options available to me was very impressive and straight forward. Best of all, the procedure performed was absolutely painless! I live in the Twin …” Read More – Chris F.
“Thanks to Dr. Reeh and his wonderful staff for a very pleasant experience! I had a broken tooth and needed a crown, but prior to seating it flared up. I was in a lot of pain and Dr. Reeh fixed my problem. He made the whole experience very good and pain free! I feel so much better and have had no problems since I saw him. I was able to …” Read More – Paul C.
“Great experience. Dr. Reeh and Taylor took great care of me on my root canal and were calming and professional and explained everything along the way.” – Michael H.
“I have ALWAYS had highly satisfying experiences at River Valley Endodontics! I love the kind thoughtful extraordinarily competent care I have always received. I recall a time many years ago when I was suddenly facing great pain the night before I had to board a flight to a very important distant event that I could not miss. The doctor , (7+ months pregnant!) met me after hours that night! I …” Read More – Scott K.
“Something like tooth extraction and implant prep can seem overwhelming to a patient. Dr. Reeh takes the time to thoroughly explain the entire procedure and what you can expect in an easy-to-understand way. He truly is a gifted health care provider.” – David W.
“River Valley Endodontics is such a great place if you need a root canal. Dr. Reeh was so kind and helpful and knowledgeable. He did such a great job and the office felt so comfortable and relaxing. All of the staff were wonderful! I really had a great experience at River Valley Endodontics and will use them any time I need dental work done that can be done by them.” – Janine C.
“Dr. Reeh and his staff are excellent! He took wonderful care of my husband when we ended up with a problem tooth. He is gentle and soft spoken and will put anyone at ease. We are very thankful for his expertise and care. We highly recommend!” – Tricia C.
“An old root canal, performed elsewhere and with complications, resulted in inflammation over the years, together with bone loss. I wanted to keep the tooth if possible, so surgery was performed to remove part of the root and replace the damaged bone with a graft. I don’t lightly submit to medical procedures, but this had to be done and Dr. Reeh’s stellar credentials made me very comfortable in having him …” Read More – Steven S.
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Common Questions About Root Canal Therapy

How much does a root canal cost?

Each patient is unique, and each root canal case is different. So it isn’t possible to give you an estimate for your procedure without performing an exam, taking X-rays, and working up a treatment plan. Once we have gathered the information we need, we’ll be happy to give you a price for your treatment. As a convenience, we offer third-party financing options that allow you to pay off your treatment over time.

Can a root canal become infected again?

Yes, it is possible for a root canal to become infected again. There are several reasons why this might occur, including not getting a crown soon enough after treatment. If your root canal becomes infected a second time, we would need to do an endodontic retreatment, essentially repeating the root canal treatment a second time.

Are root canals painful?

Although root canals have been made out to be the bad guy of dentistry, they are actually very beneficial. In the right hands, a root canal treatment doesn’t produce any more discomfort than you would experience from getting a tooth filling. Even so, we’ll use local anesthetic to ensure a comfortable procedure. Sedation is always available as well.

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