Blog - Root Canals

What Is a Root Canal?

A root canal is a dental procedure that treats an abscessed or broken tooth that affects the pulp (the inner part of the tooth). Many times, an untreated cavity can impact the nerve inside the tooth, which can cause severe pain. 

A tooth that is infected or that has been knocked out of the socket are ...

Why do people react with dread when they hear they need a root canal? It’s a procedure that relieves the pain of an infected tooth and saves it from extraction—so why the bad reputation?

It’s a myth that’s based partially on history; decades ago, dentists didn’t have access to modern technology and powerful anesthetics that they do today. It’s also ...

You just had a root canal procedure done. It wasn’t that bad, was it? But now what happens? What kind of root canal final restorations best for me? Do I need a filling? Do I need a crown?

You’ve done the right thing for your tooth and yourself by not having it extracted. Replacing your extracted tooth later would involve ...