Root Canal

Saving your Teeth From Being Pulled

Saving the natural tooth is always a wise decision. Root canal treatment helps to keep your natural smile, continue to eat your usual diet, and avoid ongoing dental work. A tooth that has received a root canal treatment can last a lifetime if taken care of properly. Our expert dentists will use local anesthesia to numb your tooth and gums, making sure you are comfortable the whole time. With the modern technology available to us today, a root canal is typically very similar to having a deep filling done.

Reasons You May Need a Root Canal Treatment

When the soft tissue inside your tooth (the pulp) becomes infected or inflamed, a root canal treatment is needed. Here is a list of reasons why you may need a root canal treatment:

• Deep decay

• Repeated dental procedures on the tooth

• Faulty crown

• Crack or chip in the tooth

If left untreated, you may experience persistent pain and/or an abscess as a result. The term root canal can sound scary to a lot of people. However, the procedure itself doesn’t cause any kind of special pain and is actually the solution to those experiencing persistent tooth pain. Almost all patients report feeling better shortly after a root canal treatment.