Root Canals

Root canal treatment (endodontics) is about saving teeth, rather than removing them. In the past, the only way to treat teeth with disease was to pull them. This is not the case today. Now, thanks to modern dental techniques, we are able to save damaged teeth more than 90% of the time.

Reasons for Root Canals

A damaged or diseased tooth will not heal by itself. Without treatment, the infection will spread, bone around the tooth will begin to degenerate and the tooth could fall out. The only alternative is removing the tooth

Commons Factors and Symptoms

• Trauma such as a physical blow
• Irritation caused by deep decay
• Advanced gum disease
• Pain or throbbing while bitting
• Sensitivity to hot and cold
• Severe decay or an injury that creates inflammation