Overview
Root canal treatment removes infected pulp from inside a tooth, relieving pain and saving the natural tooth. Modern techniques make the procedure comfortable and efficient, typically feeling no different than a routine filling.
Benefits
- Relieves severe tooth pain
- Saves the natural tooth from extraction
- Stops infection from spreading
- Comfortable with modern anesthetics
- Restored tooth lasts a lifetime with care
The Process
- 1
Diagnosis
Imaging confirms pulp infection and the need for treatment.
- 2
Pulp removal
The infected pulp is gently removed and the canals are cleaned.
- 3
Sealing
The canals are sealed to prevent reinfection.
- 4
Crown placement
A crown protects the treated tooth and restores function.