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Despite the reputation, today's root canals are gentle and predictable — comparable to getting a filling. Most are completed in a single visit, and you walk out pain-free.
What Is It?
When the inner pulp of a tooth becomes infected — often from deep decay, a crack, or trauma — a root canal removes that infection, cleans the canals, and seals the tooth so it can stay in your mouth for years to come.
The procedure has a bad reputation it doesn't deserve. With modern anesthesia, rotary instruments, and digital imaging, most patients describe it as easier than a tough filling.
Signs You May Need One
The sooner we treat an infected tooth, the better your outcome — and the simpler the procedure.
Especially throbbing pain that gets worse when chewing or applying pressure.
Lingering pain after eating something hot or cold — even after the food is gone.
Tender, swollen, or inflamed gums near a specific tooth — sometimes with a small pimple.
A tooth turning gray or dark may signal an infected nerve underneath.
The Process
The whole appointment usually takes 60–90 minutes — and we go at your pace.
Digital X-rays confirm the issue and we fully numb the area — you won't feel a thing.
A small opening is made in the tooth so we can reach and clean the inner canals.
Infected tissue is removed, the canals are disinfected, and we seal the tooth with biocompatible material.
A custom crown is placed at a follow-up to restore strength and protect your tooth long-term.
Why Save The Tooth?
An extraction may seem like the simpler answer, but losing a tooth often leads to bigger, more expensive problems down the line — including bone loss, shifting teeth, and the need for an implant or bridge.
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