Root canal therapy treats a tooth that's severely infected or abscessed at the pulp — the soft tissue inside the tooth holding nerves and blood vessels. The infected tissue is removed, the canal is cleaned and sealed, and a crown is typically placed afterward to protect and strengthen what remains. The goal throughout is to relieve pain while saving your natural tooth.
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Severe tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, or swelling near a tooth are all reasons to get it checked promptly rather than waiting.
You may be a good candidate if any of the following sound familiar. A consultation will confirm what's right for your specific case.
Before recommending root canal, we start with a full evaluation of your teeth and goals, so the plan fits your case rather than a standard script.
Your plan accounts for your timeline, comfort, and priorities, and is walked through with you before any treatment begins.
We take the time to explain each step and answer questions as they come up, rather than rushing through the appointment.
Aftercare and follow-up are part of the plan from the start, not an afterthought once treatment is finished.
Modern root canal treatment is done under local anesthesia and is generally no more uncomfortable than getting a filling — the pain it treats is usually far worse than the procedure itself.
Often yes, since a treated tooth can become more brittle — a crown protects and strengthens it afterward.
An untreated infection can worsen, spread, and ultimately cost you the tooth — early treatment is almost always the simpler path.
Common signs include severe or lingering tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling, or a darkening tooth — any of these warrant an evaluation.
Most patients return to normal activity the next day, with any mild soreness resolving within a few days.
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