Root Canal Treatment

Lingering sensitivity after something hot or cold? Sharp pain when you bite or chew? A toothache is almost always a sign that infection has reached the pulp inside your tooth root — often from a deep crack or fracture, an injury, or decay that has worked its way inside. Left untreated, the infection can keep causing pain, lead to an abscess, and, in the worst cases, require tooth removal. If you are noticing these symptoms, especially a severe toothache, we can help.

Pain-Relieving Endodontic Treatments

Root Canals

Root canal therapy begins by opening the tooth’s crown to reach the pulp chamber and remove infection, bacteria, and damaged tissue. After the canals are disinfected and cleaned, they are filled with a sealing material called gutta-percha. The tooth is then sealed to keep bacteria out and capped with a dental crown to keep it strong and functional.

Apicoectomy

An apicoectomy is recommended when a tooth that has already had a root canal still has infection lingering at the root. This minor surgery removes the tip of the root to prevent further damage or extraction: the prosthodontist accesses the root, removes the tip, then cleans and seals the canal to block reinfection.

Endodontic Retreatment

When a root canal does not fully succeed, or complications develop, retreatment offers a second chance to save the natural tooth. We remove the crown and filling material, evaluate and clean the inside of the tooth, place a fresh filling to seal it, and reattach a new or existing crown.