Root Canal Treatment
Relieve pain and save your natural tooth with a gentle, modern root canal procedure.
What is root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, allowing the natural tooth to be saved instead of extracted.
Who is it for?
Patients with deep decay, a cracked tooth, or an infection reaching the tooth's nerve are common candidates. Symptoms often include persistent pain, sensitivity to heat/cold, or swelling.
What problem does it solve?
It relieves pain caused by infection and prevents the need for extraction, preserving your natural tooth and bite.
What happens during treatment?
Under local anesthetic, the dentist removes the affected tissue, cleans and shapes the canal, then seals it. A filling or crown is usually placed afterward to protect the tooth.
How long does it typically take?
Many root canals are completed in one to two visits, depending on complexity. Your dentist will confirm timing for your specific case.
What should patients expect?
The procedure itself is performed under anesthetic and is typically no more uncomfortable than having a filling placed.
Recovery & aftercare
Mild sensitivity for a few days is common. Avoid chewing on the treated side until any restoration is complete, and maintain regular oral hygiene.
Common questions
Is it painful?
The procedure is performed under local anesthetic and is generally comparable to getting a filling.
How many visits does it take?
Often one to two visits, depending on the complexity of your case.
What happens after treatment?
The tooth is usually restored with a filling or crown. Mild sensitivity for a few days is common.
Potential considerations
As with any dental procedure, individual factors affect outcomes. Your dentist will explain considerations relevant to your case.
When to contact the clinic
If you have persistent tooth pain, sensitivity, or swelling, contact us promptly — early treatment is usually more comfortable and successful.
Don't wait out tooth pain
The sooner we see you, the more comfortable treatment tends to be.