Emergency Dentistry
Root Canals
A comfortable procedure to save an infected or badly decayed tooth and relieve pain.
When decay or infection reaches the inner pulp of a tooth, a root canal removes the damaged tissue and seals the tooth to stop the pain and prevent further infection — all while saving your natural tooth.
Modern techniques and anesthesia make root canals far more comfortable than their reputation suggests; most patients report feeling immediate relief from the pain that brought them in.
What to Expect
- A thorough numbing of the area for your comfort
- Removal of infected or damaged pulp tissue
- Cleaning and sealing of the tooth's interior
- A crown recommendation in many cases to protect the tooth afterward