Root Canal Therapy in Carmel
What is a root canal?
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges.
At the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels that helps to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks, and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature, or pain in the tooth and gums.
If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist will most likely recommend non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. This therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases.
If your tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or the chance of success is unfavorable, you will be informed at the time of consultation or when a complication becomes evident during or after treatment. We use local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort. You will be able to drive home after your treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.
Endodontic Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of endodontic procedures, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to root canal therapy are discussed.
What happens after treatment?
When your root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your restorative dentist. You should contact their office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office. Your restorative dentist will decide on what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth.
It is rare for endodontic patients to experience complications after routine endodontic treatment or microsurgery. If a problem does occur, however, we are available at all times to respond. To prevent further decay, continue to practice good dental hygiene.
How much will it cost?
The cost associated with this procedure can vary depending on factors such as the severity of damage to the affected tooth and which tooth is affected. In general, endodontic treatment is much less expensive than tooth removal and replacement with an artificial tooth.
Looking For An Excellent Root Canal Experience?
Call today or schedule an appointment!Thomas K. Nasser, DDS
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Approximately 60 years ago, I received root canal treatment on an abscessed tooth without anesthetic or sophisticated equipment. This experience left me with a fear of dentists until today when I encountered Dr. Nasser and his staff! There was no waiting, the staff was friendly and Dr. Nasser thoroughly explained X-rays and procedures as he worked (a wonderful distraction). By 30 minutes into the procedure, I was as relaxed as anyone with the fear I had been carrying could be! Of course, the back massaging chair was a bonus!! Thank you, Dr. Nasser, for your expertise and for eliminating my fear of dentists!
- ruth H
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Dr. Nasser regaled me with Gutta-percha golf stories to divert my attention when most needed, while administering same. I appreciate and am thankful for the extraordinary care.
- Greg M
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Dr. Nasser is top notch. He is very friendly, knowledgeable, and makes things as painless as possible. He explains what he is doing as he is doing it as well as beforehand. I trust Dr. Nasser with all of my endodontic treatment and will not go anywhere else!
- Michael M
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I was not looking forward to having a root canal but Dr Nasser and the staff were great at calming my concerns and took great care of my tooth. They have great equipment and I was amazed with what they were able to do.
- Damien R
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I cannot improve upon most of the reviews I have read. The only thing I can add is that my family was bewildered when I came home and couldn’t stop talking about what a wonderful experience I had. GETTING A ROOT CANAL! Dr. Nasser is that good.
- James T
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Great experience. Pleasant staff. Great communication throughout the procedure. Painless experience all around.
- Rick W
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Quite honestly, the Doctor rating should be more than 5 stars! His staff is outstanding and so is Dr. Nasser. He's very thorough in explaining what his procedure will consist of. He even shows you any CT scans/x-rays he's taken and answers all of your questions. Your comfort is important to him and his expertise is fully seen.
- Carla W
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The best root canal service had absolutely 0 pain and every step was explained.
- Ken M
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Root canals sound awful and scary, but Dr. Nasser made the process super easy and almost painless. Literally. Would highly recommend him.
- Tom D
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The best service especially for a root canal. I had absolutely 0 pain. He explained every step. It was easy fast and painless. I hope I don’t need another one but if I do this is where I will be going.
- Robert A
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Great staff and Doctor
- Tenee A
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The best doctor visit I ever had. Dr. Nasser was very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable and taken care of. Everything was very professional and I was very happy with the service
- Francis H
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Best on the planet!!!
- Bill G
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Dr Nasser was excellent about explaining the procedure. My case was unexpectedly complicated. He helped me to feel comfortable. He is not only very skilled, he is very caring as well. I would enthusiastically recommend Dr. Nasser!
- Dana C
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Dr. Nasser is great. He likes to explain everything and wants to make sure that you understand everything that’s going on. I appreciate that. He has state of the art equipment, including CT scan, and can show you on the scan exactly what the problem is. I have had two root canals with Dr. Nasser and the pain with these procedures has been minimal. Dr. Nasser is highly professional and I would recommend him to anyone who needs endodontic treatment. The fact that he calls you the next day to see how things are going is just the icing on the cake.
- Bill B
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Root canal was surprisingly comfortable. Dr. kept me well informed with what he was doing and why. Very little pain/discomfort. I was able to remain very relaxed and comfortable throughout. I have had root canal surgery before and this was, by far, the most comfortable I've ever been. Doctor was very pleasant, friendly and informative. Staff were all very welcoming and friendly. If anyone needs a root canal done, I would highly recommend Dr. Nasser.
- Stephen H
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Everything about this procedure went very well.
- Ruth A
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This office is what I would call a hidden gem. You won’t find an expensive, over the top office with a big ego doctor. Their office is quaint, personal, welcoming, ethical, with the most up to date treatment options and equipment. My appointment was truly a 5 star experience. Thank you Dr. Nasser, Sheila and Andrea for a painless and quite enjoyable time in your office.
- Nicole V
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When I went to see Dr. Nasser, it was not the first time I had a root canal. I will say it is the first time it has been enjoyable. What a fantastic craftsman. His work is excellent and literally pain free (during and after). Who would give a referral for a root canal and yet, I've spoken to a dozen people in just the first two days after the work was done to let them know if they ever needed a root canal, this is the guy. So pleased with the experience. I asked my wife, why people wouldn't go remove the root on each tooth in advance of the pain, given his work. That might be a bit farfetched, but it gets my point across.
- Dave S
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Dr. Thomas Nasser is very caring and exceptional at his craft. He makes you feel comfortable because of his bed side manner and expertise. He speaks to you in lay terms and a calm manner. I never thought the following sentence could be possible, but it is: my root canal was actually a pleasant experience! You're in better than good hands with Dr. Thomas Nasser!
- Sandee S S
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I definitely appreciate the thorough explanation that DDS Nasser gave . The Staff and DDS Nasser are very friendly. Thank you for the great experience!
- Maike beam
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I had extremely positive experience with Dr. Nasser's practice: from the scheduling, explanation of benefits to the root canal procedure. Dr. Nasser completed the complicated procedure within 1 hour, explained every step, called the next day to make sure that everything is OK, communicated with general dentist about his suggestions for the next step.
- Ardy K
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Superb care from Dr Nasser and his staff!! They worked me in for a same day appointment. My root canal was painless and done in less than an hour. Everything was explained in detail. I highly recommend this endodontist!!
- Melanie H
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No pain…. The best …..
- Doug Setters S
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Great experience! Dr Nasser is personable and teaches/explains before, during, and after the procedure. He narrates the care he is providing which I find very helpful and informational. He is providing information during the procedure so you I knew what was occurring and how we were progressing- very reassuring and answering questions before I could ask. I will recommend Dr Nasser to everyone who needs his expertise.
- Kathleen N
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Dr. Nasser has done a great job with both of my root canals that he did in the same visit. I really like that he makes his own personal follow up calls after the procedure. No pain and made you feel as relaxed as you can be while having a root canal. Super friendly and professional care.
- Pat H
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10 stars I have had discomfort at the dentist since I was a child, and this has been my second experience with Dr Nasser. No pain. This is as pleasant as a dental experience that you could ever have! I won’t go anywhere else!
- Elizabeth J
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A root canal is not something anyone wants. I have had 3 of them..all performed by Dr. Nasser. He is truly the BEST!! He is so skilled, cares about making you as comfortable as possible and will answer all of your questions. Truly makes the experience painless and actually kind of fun with his sense of humor and great music choices!!
- Jackie W
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The procedure was efficient and painless. Dr. Nasser did a wonderful job of explaining in detail how the procedure would go. I loved the visuals!
- Ashley W
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Dr. Nasser has done a great job with both my root canals. I really like that he makes his own personal follow up calls after the procedure. Great touch.
- Sarah T
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Painless root canal procedure and incredible follow-up to make sure everything had gone smoothly.
- Mona E
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Very kind and gentle Endodontics. Very knowledgeable and very pain-free in prepping the tooth for the procedure. Highly recommend Dr. Nassar.
- Randy M
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My overall experience with Dr. Nasser was a 15 out of a 10! I was very nervous prior to arriving for my root canal but Dr. Nasser and his staff were immediately able to put my mind at ease, We listened to some good 70s music as i got my back lightly massaged by a built in the chair shiatsu massager. Throughout my PAIN free root canal, Dr Nasser kept me well informed about what was going on with my procedure. i will definitely recommend him to my family and friends!! A++++++++
- Joseph R
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Best care ever!
- Teresa L
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This was an excellent visit. I needed a root canal and Dr. Nassar squeezed me in so I wouldn't have to come back. He explained every x-ray to me and showed me exactly what he would be doing. During the procedure, he explained what he was doing and why. Dr. Nassar called me the next day to see how I was feeling and if everything was better. He did the root canal so fast, I was in and out long before I thought I would be. My mouth feels great now!
- Lola R
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Dr. Nasser did a great job. During my initial appointment, he provided a detailed review of my scans and made a recommendation for my first root canal. During that process, he engaged in a clear and concise explanation of each step and was always willing to answer questions. In addition, he was very attentive and assuring throughout the procedure. I was pleasantly surprised to feel virtually no discomfort in the hours following my visit. I will be returning for another root canal in a few months and am glad that Dr. Nasser will be performing it.
- Greg S
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This was my third root canal procedure with Dr. Nasser. In all three cases, the staff and Dr. Nasser were friendly, helpful in explaining each procedure, and very competent in fulfilling their various duties. Overall, it was a comfortable, informative, and painless procedure. I highly recommend Dr. Nasser and his staff if you need to have a root canal procedure.
- Allen G
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If you ever need to have a root canal this is the place to go. It was easy to get set up, easy to get an appointment. You learn a lot about your teeth, what's going on throughout the process and what to do next. Dr. Nasser has a fantastic manner and helps you to feel comfortable in a very uncomfortable situation. If you are someone who fears dentist and are worried about the pain this is the place to get the help you need.
- Stafka P
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The idea of a Root Canal carries with it so much apprehension! However in truth, it is my experience the mouth pain that I have endured is routinely before I have the root canal. That may be all due to Dr. Nasser and his expertise in providing excellent care, Unfortunately for me, I have had 3 root canals (different teeth over 23 years), but every experience with Dr. Nasser has been excellent. He is efficient, and educates me through the entire process. There is no pain, and he is thorough and clear in his instructions. I obviously will not go anywhere else. His staff is friendly and diligent. I recommend Dr. Nasser's and his practice for all your endodontic needs.
- Angel D
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While no one loves a root canal, Dr. Nasser gets highest marks for making this procedure as efficient and pain free as possible. I have had several similar procedures with other endodontists, and my root canal with Dr. Nasser was by far the easiest to endure and recover from. HIs staff is also very friendly and was able to work me in on an emergency basis. Would highly recommend!
- Emily C
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As someone with dental anxiety it was so great to find Dr. Nasser. He is top notch and never once made me stress during my root canal. I would not see anyone else if I need work done again. I would highly recommend this office and Dr. Nasser to anyone in the area.
- Amy L
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No one likes to get a root canal, but Dr. Nasser makes it as comfortable as possible. He was very personable, seems to have the latest technology, and very professional. Maybe I was lucky, but I found that my root canal was not much different (albit longer) from getting a typical filling in terms of pain and recovery.
- Kurt G
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I had a great experience with Dr. Nasser for my first Root Canal. His professionalism and wit put me at ease, and the state of the art facility instilled confidence that I was getting top-tier care. The procedure was very quick and painless; their attention to patient comfort is beyond anything I’ve experienced at a dental appointment. The post-op instructions were very clear and I even received a follow-up call the next day from Dr. Nasser himself, to see how I was doing. If any future endodontic procedures are in my future, I hope I can return to Dr. Nasser.
- Scot C
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There wasn’t any confusion during any part of the process. They make sure you are very comfortable and that you enjoy your stay. I would recommend anyone to come here.
- Tyler F
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Highly recommend Dr. Nasser and his team. Professional, personable and virtually pain free.
- Fred B
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OK so no one WANTS a root canal. But if you need one, I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Nasser and his staff! I am an "anxious dental patient" and Dr. Nasser and staff made me relaxed and comfortable from the very start. The best dental experience I have ever had.
- Lukas G
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Great experience and he did a great job . Definitely if I needed agin will go back.
- Mahvash V
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OMG!!! I was so nervous…and from the moment I walked thru the door I was put at ease! I’m very afraid of epinephrine…due to making my heart race. Dr. Nasser explained why that has happened and how it should be administered. I trusted him and the only thing I felt was numb! No heart racing or shaky hands! The process was efficient and seamless…even having his work cut out for him! I have already given out his number 3 times. Highly recommend wouldn’t go to anyone else! Thank you Nasser team!
- Kate L
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I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly and painlessly the procedure went. Great job.
- Joel S
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I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Nasser and his staff! He made sure I was comfortable and he explained the procedure ahead of time and also explained what he was doing throughout the whole procedure. I never felt any pain, just a small prick from the anesthetic. Thank you Dr. Nasser!
- Susan H