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
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
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.
With modern anesthesia, many 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.
