Root Canal Treatment
A procedure that removes infected pulp tissue from inside the tooth to relieve pain and save the natural tooth.
An endodontic procedure that removes infected or damaged pulp tissue from inside the tooth, cleans and shapes the root canals, and seals the tooth to eliminate pain and prevent reinfection.
The tooth is numbed and an opening is made through the crown to access the canals, infected pulp is removed and the canals are shaped and disinfected, then filled and sealed before a crown is placed to restore the tooth.
Eliminates infection and severe tooth pain while preserving the natural tooth, avoiding the need for extraction and maintaining a healthy, functional smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about root canal treatment.
Patients with a severely infected, inflamed, or dying tooth pulp causing significant pain, sensitivity, swelling, or abscess that cannot be resolved with a filling alone.
The tooth is fully numbed before treatment begins and most patients are surprised by how comfortable the procedure is. Mild soreness may follow for a day or two, and a crown is placed at a follow-up visit.
Root canal treatment is usually completed in one to two appointments. The procedure itself takes about an hour, and a crown is placed at a follow-up visit a week or two later.
The tooth remains vulnerable until a permanent crown is placed, so avoid chewing hard foods on that side in the interim.
Mild soreness for a day or two after treatment is normal. Avoid chewing on that side until the permanent crown is placed.
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