Root Canals

The Diagnosis

Root canals are diagnosed when decay (cavities) has reached the nerve and blood supply in the middle of the tooth or the nerve has become irritated and inflamed from trauma or decay in close proximity. Frequently, this is the point at which decay starts causing pain.  However, pain is not always present when a root canal is diagnosed.

The Treatment

Root canals are typically associated with being a painful and miserable procedure, but this is rarely the case.  Most patients realize that the process was far easier than they anticipated.
The process involves removing all of the decay and then cleaning out the canal(s) in the center of the tooth.  This space is then filled.  Following a root canal, the tooth is prepared for a crown.

If you are apprehensive about dental treatment, let us know. We have many options to relieve your anxiety from nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to conscious sedation.