Root Canal

Overview

A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed to preserve your natural teeth with well over 14 million performed each year.

At the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels that help to form the surrounding tooth structure. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks, chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of an infection can be identified as swelling of gum tissue, sensitivity to temperature, pain while chewing, or pain in the tooth and/or gum tissue. Root canal treatment is necessary when infection or inflammation of the pulp occurs. If left untreated, this leads to an abscess.

During root canal treatment, the infected or inflamed tissue is removed, and the inside of the tooth is carefully disinfected and sealed with a filling material called gutta-percha. Once treatment is complete, we place a temporary seal and recommend you see your Dentist promptly for a permanent restoration.

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