Endodontics/Root Canal Therapy

This dental specialty treats the infected nerve of the tooth.

What to Expect

Most endodontic treatment can be completed in one visit with virtually no pain at all. After the root canal therapy is completed, the tooth usually needs a large filling (a build up) and a crown. Our General Dentists will restore the tooth after the root canal is completed. Dr. Greenstein personally follows up with his patients after treatment to ensure the procedure was a success and the patient is comfortable. Dental insurance usually covers most or all of the entire cost of root canal treatment.

Surgi-Center and In-Patient Services

Sometimes more complicated procedures require general anesthesia or hospital care.

In 2012 we opened our own professionally-staffed and fully-licensed SurgiCenter conveniently located in Malvern, PA. Our dentists and specialists also have hospital privileges at Mercy Suburban Hospital in Norristown, PA.

Instances when hospital dental treatment or oral rehabilitation may be necessary include:

- Extremely young patients 
- Overly anxious adults or children 
- Special needs patients 
- Surgical corrections requiring longer sedative

Children's Surgery Center of Malvern, LLC
596 Lancaster Ave., Suite 300
Malvern, PA  19355
TEL:  610-518-493

Membership Plan

No Dental Insurance? No Problem!
We offer a unique dental insurance membership plan that offsets the cost of our dental services.

Plan A 
For patients without dental insurance
Primary Member - $149/Year (Value $155-$207)
Secondary Member - $139/Year (Value $155-$207)
Additional Family Members - $129/Year (Value $158-$198)

Provisions
Each member is entitled to an annual:
Oral exam by a pediatric or general dentist
Cleaning by a professionally trained dental hygienist
Fluoride treatment (if age appropriate)
Radiographs (x-ray) if needed
All other treatments receive the following discounts:
Pediatric dental treatments - 15% discount
General dental treatments (including white or silver fillings, extractions, bleaching) 10% discount
Major work including buildups, crows, veneers, implants, implant restoration, crown lengthening, gingival procedures - 15% discount
Endodontic (root canal) procedures - 15% discount
Orthodontic / Invisalign treatment - 10% discount
Periodontal Treatments (gum disease) - 15% discount
Additional treatments performed by our dental hygienists - 15% discount
Plan B 
Supplemental coverage for patients with private dental insurance 
Primary Member $100/year
Whole Family $175/year

Provisions
All patient members receive 5% discount on all insurance co-pays up to insurance plan yearly maximum. Once patient has reached the yearly maximum all additional treatment will be discount as in Plan A.

Plan B Exclusions:
Patients with Capitation Insurance plans are not eligible
Nitrous Oxide Analgesia is not eligible for 5% discount prior to reaching insurance maximum
If a patient is entitled to reduced fees under their insurance plan after they have reached their max, there are no additional discounts.
Sample Fee Schedule effective 1/1/09
2 surface amalgam restoration - $98
2 surface tooth-colored restoration anterior tooth - $150
2 surface tooth-colored restoration posterior tooth - $175
Porcelain Crowns / Caps - $875
Full Mouth Bleaching - $300

Rinse or chew gum after meals

In addition to brushing and flossing, rinsing your mouth with an antibacterial rinse can help prevent decay and gum problems. Chewing sugar-free gum after a meal can also protect by increasing saliva flow, which naturally washes bacteria away and neutralizes acid.

Brush twice a day and floss daily.

 Gum disease and tooth decay remain big problems -- and not just for older people. Three-fourths of teenagers have gums that bleed, according to the ADHA. Along with the basic advice, remember:

• Toothbrushes should be changed 3 to 4 times a year.
• Teenagers with braces may need to use special toothbrushes and other oral hygiene tools to brush their teeth. Talk to your dentist or orthodontist.
• Older people with arthritis or other problems may have trouble holding a toothbrush or using floss. Some people find it easier to use an electric toothbrush. Others simply put a bicycle grip or foam tube over the handle of a regular toothbrush to make it easier to hold.

Go on a white-teeth diet.



 If you're quaffing red wine and black tea, or smoking cigarettes or cigars, expect the results to show up as not-so-pearly whites. Other culprits to blame for dingy teeth include colas, gravies, and dark juices. Bottom line: If it's dark before you put it in your mouth, it will probably stain your teeth. Brush immediately after eating or drinking foods that stain teeth and use a good bleaching agent, either over-the-counter or in the dentist's office. For convenient teeth-cleaning action, eat an apple.

Start children early.

Despite great strides in decay prevention, one in four young children develops signs of tooth decay before they start school. Half of all children between the ages of 12 and 15 have cavities. “Dental care should begin as soon as a child’s first tooth appears, usually around six months,” Caryn Solie, RDH, president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, tells WebMD. “Teeth can be wiped with a clean, damp cloth or a very soft brush. At about age 2, you can let kids try brushing for themselves -- although it’s important to supervise.”