Save your tooth with advanced root canal treatment.
Modern root canal therapy eliminates infection and relieves pain while preserving your natural tooth.
Endodontic Treatment
Why save your natural tooth when possible.
Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside the tooth, cleans and disinfects the root canals, then fills and seals them. This saves your natural tooth and eliminates pain. Modern techniques make the procedure comfortable and highly successful, with success rates over 95%.
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
These symptoms indicate the tooth pulp may be infected or inflamed.
Root Canal Myths vs. Facts
Separating fact from fiction about root canal treatment.
Myth: Root canals are extremely painful
Fact: Modern techniques make root canals no more uncomfortable than a regular filling.
Myth: Root canals cause illness
Fact: This myth has been thoroughly debunked by scientific research.
Myth: Extraction is better than root canal
Fact: Saving your natural tooth is always preferable when possible.
Myth: Root canals always need crowns
Fact: Some front teeth may only need a filling, but back teeth usually need crowns.
The Root Canal Process
Most root canals can be completed in 1-2 visits with modern techniques and anesthesia.
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Examination & Diagnosis
30-60 minutesClinical examination and X-rays to confirm need for root canal.
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Anesthesia & Access
15-30 minutesLocal anesthesia and opening access to the pulp chamber.
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Cleaning & Shaping
30-60 minutesRemoval of infected pulp and shaping of root canals.
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Filling & Sealing
15-30 minutesFilling canals with biocompatible material and sealing the tooth.
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Restoration
Separate appointmentPlacement of crown or filling to protect the treated tooth.
After your root canal treatment.
Most patients return to normal activities immediately. The treated tooth may be sensitive for a few days, but this usually resolves quickly.
- Some sensitivity is normal for 3-5 days
- Take prescribed antibiotics if given
- Avoid chewing on treated tooth until restoration placed
- Schedule crown placement within 2-4 weeks
Why Choose Root Canal Over Extraction?
95% Success Rate
Modern root canals have over 95% success rate.
Natural Function
Maintains your natural tooth and bite.
Cost Effective
Often less expensive than extraction and replacement.
Don't let tooth pain control your life.
Root canal treatment can eliminate pain and save your natural tooth. Schedule a consultation to discuss your options.