This treatment procedure is done when a tooth has been damaged due to a deep cavity or trauma to the nerve of the tooth. In most cases following a root canal a crown will need be placed to protect tooth fracturing. Root canals can sometimes take two appointments and is done under local anesthesia.
Root canals can cause some people a bit of anxiety prior to their appointment but you should know that this procedure can stop your toothache, prevent bacteria from spreading and save your tooth from extraction and prevent the need for a bridge or denture. Occasionally a referral may be made to an endodontist, a root canal specialist. We work closely with the few endodontists to whom we refer, and our team can assist you in making an appointment if it becomes necessary.