Root Canal Therapy

Save your natural tooth and stop the pain. Root canal therapy cleans and seals the inside of a tooth that has an inflamed or infected nerve. At Vigee Dental, we use modern techniques and gentle anesthesia to make treatment comfortable while protecting your bite and smile.

Why Choose a Root Canal

  • Relieves toothache from deep decay, cracks, or infection

  • Stops the spread of bacteria and protects your overall health

  • Preserves your natural tooth so you can chew comfortably

  • Often avoids extraction and more complex replacement options

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Signs You May Need Treatment

  • Throbbing or lingering pain from hot, cold, or sweets

  • Spontaneous toothache that wakes you at night

  • Swelling, pimple on the gums, or bad taste

  • Pain when biting or tapping on the tooth

  • Darkening or discoloration of a tooth after trauma

What Causes Nerve Infection

  • Deep cavities that reach the pulp

  • Cracks or fractures that expose the nerve

  • Repeated dental procedures on the same tooth

  • Dental trauma, even without a visible crack

What to expect at your Root Canal Appointment

I

Diagnosis and Plan
We take digital x-rays and perform simple tests to confirm that the pulp is inflamed or infected. You receive a clear explanation, options, timelines, and costs.

II

Comfort First
The tooth and surrounding area are fully numbed. For anxious patients, nitrous oxide or oral sedation can be arranged when appropriate.

III

Cleaning the Canal System
A small opening is made on the chewing surface. We remove the inflamed tissue, disinfect the canal spaces, and shape them with delicate instruments. Irrigation solutions and activation methods help eliminate bacteria.

IV

Sealing the Tooth
The cleaned canals are filled with a biocompatible material and sealed to prevent reinfection. A tight temporary or permanent filling is placed.

V

Final Restoration
Back teeth and heavily restored teeth usually need a crown to protect against fracture. We will advise whether a crown is recommended and can place a quality temporary while your custom crown is made.

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After Your Appointment

  • Mild tenderness is common for a few days. Over the counter pain relief usually helps.

  • Chew on the other side until a permanent filling or crown is placed.

  • Call us promptly if swelling increases, pain worsens, or you develop fever.

Root Canal or Extraction

Saving your natural tooth maintains jawbone, preserves your bite, and avoids replacement costs. Extraction may be considered if the tooth is severely fractured below the gumline, has inadequate bone support, or cannot be reliably restored. If an extraction is necessary, we will review implant or bridge options.

Root Canal Therapy FAQ

With modern anesthesia, most patients feel only pressure or vibration. Our priority is to keep you comfortable throughout.

Many teeth can be treated in one visit of about 60 to 90 minutes. Complex roots or severe infections may require an additional visit.

Often yes, especially for molars and premolars. A crown protects the tooth from cracking and helps the treatment last.

Retreatment or a microsurgical procedure called an apicoectomy can often save the tooth. We will explain your options if this is ever needed.

The tooth no longer has a vital nerve, but it functions normally for chewing once restored. Any tenderness should fade as tissues heal.

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