Root Canal

Dental Services

When a tooth has an infected nerve, there are only two options: root canal treatment or extraction. A root canal is similar to a filling, however, the infected or inflamed pulp and the nerve of the tooth are removed. It is a very effective way to restore the tooth, and the procedure is as follows:

Most people think of root canal treatments as very painful. With advances in dental technology and local anesthetics, most people have little or no pain with a root canal today.

Root Canal Procedure

X-rays of the affected tooth are taken
Local anesthesia is administered
The affected tooth is isolated to keep it free from saliva.
A small hole is made through the back of a front tooth or the crown of a molar or pre-molar to remove the diseased pulp, called a pulpectomy.
The pulp chamber and root canals are cleaned and shaped in preparation for a filling.
The space is filled with a sealer and the access hole is filled in.
A crown is generally placed over the tooth to restore its natural appearance.

Signs & Symptoms

An Abscess (or Pimple) on the Gums
Sensitivity to Hot and Cold
Severe Toothache Pain
Swelling and/or Tenderness
Sometimes No Symptoms are Present

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