Gentle Root Canal Treatment
A root canal saves a badly infected tooth and relieves the pain, and with modern techniques it's often no less comfortable than a filling.
A root canal saves a badly infected tooth and relieves the pain, and with modern techniques it's often no less comfortable than a filling.
The pulp inside a tooth contains nerves and tissue. When it becomes infected, it can cause pain, swelling and even tooth loss if left untreated. A root canal removes the infected pulp and cleans the inside of the tooth so you can keep it.
Thanks to local anesthetic and modern dentistry, root canals are highly tolerable. Once treated, the tooth is usually restored with a crown so it looks natural and works normally. Most root canals are successful and last many years, even a lifetime.
Local anesthetic is used so the tooth is fully numb before we begin.
The infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned.
The tooth is filled and sealed; an antibiotic may be prescribed if needed.
A crown is placed to protect the tooth and restore its appearance.
A toothache that doesn't go away, especially when chewing.
Pain with hot or cold that lingers after the food or drink is gone.
Swollen or tender gums near a tooth.
A tooth that has become discolored.
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