Root canal treatment
When the inside of a tooth is inflamed or infected, a root canal can relieve the pain and let you keep your natural tooth.
Inside every tooth there is soft tissue with nerves and blood vessels. When deep decay, a fracture or a blow reaches it, it becomes inflamed or infected — and that is where the pain that keeps you up at night comes from.
A root canal removes that damaged tissue, cleans the inside of the tooth and seals it. The advantage over pulling the tooth is plain: you keep your own tooth, and with it your bite and the bone that supports it.
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What treatment involves
- Diagnosis with an X-ray
- Local anesthesia to keep the procedure comfortable
- Cleaning and disinfecting the inside of the tooth
- Sealing the canal
- A filling or crown afterwards to protect the tooth
Warning signs
- Severe or throbbing pain, especially at night
- Strong discomfort when biting or pressing
- Heat sensitivity that lingers after the source is gone
- A swollen gum or a small bump near the root
- A tooth that has darkened
Everything your smile needs, in one place
From routine cleanings to implants and orthodontics, we treat patients of every age.
Professional teeth cleaning
Removes plaque and tartar, keeps your gums healthy, and heads off problems before they get serious.
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Preventive dentistry
Regular check-ups to catch problems early and keep your mouth healthy.
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Orthodontics
We evaluate your tooth position and bite to improve function and appearance.
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Dental restorations
We repair teeth affected by decay or damage to restore function and appearance.
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Tooth extractions
When a tooth cannot be saved, we evaluate it and remove it with the greatest care.
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Dentures and prosthetics
Options to replace missing teeth and get back comfort speaking, eating and smiling.
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Tooth pain and sensitivity
We find the cause of the pain or sensitivity and recommend the right treatment.
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