Treatment
Root Canal Therapy
Save your natural tooth by removing infected pulp tissue and sealing the tooth.
Root canal therapy treats infection or damage deep inside a tooth. It removes the infected pulp and saves a tooth that might otherwise need to be removed.
Your dentist numbs the area, removes the infected tissue from inside the tooth, cleans the space, and seals it. A crown is often added afterward to protect the tooth.
It ends the pain of an infected tooth, clears the infection, and lets you keep your natural tooth instead of replacing it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about root canal therapy.
Anyone with a deeply infected or damaged tooth, often with lasting pain, sensitivity, or swelling. It is the way to save the tooth rather than remove it.
Modern root canals feel much like getting a filling. The tooth is fully numbed, and most people are comfortable throughout the visit.
A root canal usually takes one to two visits, with each appointment lasting roughly 60 to 90 minutes depending on the tooth.
A treated tooth often needs a crown afterward to protect it. Treating the infection promptly keeps it from spreading.
Mild tenderness for a few days is normal and eases with simple care. You can return to your routine right away.
