What is this treatment?
When a deep cavity or crack reaches the center of a tooth, the nerve inside becomes infected and incredibly painful. A root canal is a procedure where we simply clean out that infected nerve, disinfect the inside of the tooth, and seal it back up. It instantly stops the pain and saves the tooth from having to be pulled out.
Why might you need it?
You need a root canal if you have a severe, throbbing toothache, extreme sensitivity to hot and cold that lingers, a swollen face or gums, or a pimple-like bump on the gums near the painful tooth.
Treatment Process
A simple step-by-step guide to your new smile.
Total Numbing
We use strong, modern anesthetics to ensure your tooth is completely numb and you feel absolutely nothing.
Total Numbing
We use strong, modern anesthetics to ensure your tooth is completely numb and you feel absolutely nothing.
Removing the Infection
A small opening is made in the top of the tooth. We carefully clean out the infected nerve and bacteria from the inside.
Removing the Infection
A small opening is made in the top of the tooth. We carefully clean out the infected nerve and bacteria from the inside.
Cleaning & Sealing
The inside of the tooth is deeply sanitized, filled with a rubber-like material, and sealed completely to prevent future infections.
Cleaning & Sealing
The inside of the tooth is deeply sanitized, filled with a rubber-like material, and sealed completely to prevent future infections.
Protecting the Tooth
Because the tooth is now hollow, a custom crown is usually placed over it a few weeks later to give it back its full strength.
Protecting the Tooth
Because the tooth is now hollow, a custom crown is usually placed over it a few weeks later to give it back its full strength.
🤕Is it painful?
No! This is a huge myth. Because of modern anesthetics, a root canal is no more painful than getting a standard filling. In fact, a root canal doesn't *cause* pain—it actually *relieves* the terrible pain caused by the infected tooth.
⏳Recovery Time
Your tooth may feel a bit sensitive or tender when you bite down for a few days after the procedure. Over-the-counter pain relievers easily manage this. You can usually return to work or school the very next day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Benefits
- Instantly stops severe toothache and pain
- Saves your natural tooth from being extracted
- Prevents the infection from spreading to your jaw or body
- Restores normal, pain-free chewing and biting
- Highly successful and long-lasting procedure
Ready to transform your smile?
Schedule a consultation today to see if Root Canal Treatment is right for you.