When the inside of a tooth becomes infected or inflamed, a root canal removes the source of pain and lets you keep your natural tooth.
Root Canal Therapy
Deep decay, a crack or an injury can let bacteria reach the pulp inside a tooth, causing pain, sensitivity or an abscess. A root canal cleans out that infected tissue and seals the tooth to protect it.
Thanks to modern techniques and good anesthesia, a root canal feels much like getting a filling. Most patients are relieved at how much better they feel afterward.
What to expect
X-rays and an exam confirm what’s going on inside the tooth.
We remove the infected pulp and disinfect the canals.
The canals are filled and sealed to keep bacteria out.
A crown is placed to strengthen and protect the tooth.
Questions
The treatment itself is done with the tooth fully numb. The pain usually comes from the infection — which the root canal relieves.
Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, severe pain when chewing, swelling, or a darkened tooth. Call us if you notice these.
Keeping your natural tooth is almost always best for your bite and jawbone. We’ll walk through every option with you.
Related care
Restorative Dentistry
A crown is a custom cap that covers a damaged tooth, restoring its shape, strength and appearance.
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Toothache, broken tooth, swelling or an injury? Call us right away —
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When a cavity forms, a filling removes the decay and restores the tooth’s shape and strength —
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Request an appointment or give us a call — we’ll find a time that works for you.