A root canal has a worse reputation than it deserves. The pain people associate with it is the pain of the infection that made it necessary — the treatment is what stops that pain.
We remove the infected pulp from inside the tooth, clean and disinfect the canals, and seal them. A crown or filling then restores the tooth so it can do its job again. The tooth stays in your mouth, which is nearly always better than replacing it.
If a tooth is throbbing, waking you at night, or sensitive to heat long after the heat has gone, call us. Infections do not resolve on their own and they get more expensive the longer they run.
Common questions
Is a root canal painful?
The procedure itself is done under anesthetic and feels much like having a filling. The relief afterwards is the part patients remember.
How many visits does it take?
Often one, sometimes two, plus a visit for the crown.
Questions about root canal therapy?
Call the office and ask. We'd rather talk it through than have you guess from a website.