Assess the tooth and surrounding tissues
Your clinician reviews your concerns, oral health, and relevant medical history to understand what is appropriate for you.
Root Canal Treatment
Root Canal Treatment.
Understand your options.
Treat infected or inflamed tissue inside a tooth while preserving the tooth when possible.
WHAT IS ROOT CANAL TREATMENT?
Informed care.
A personal plan.
Root canal treatment removes affected pulp from within a tooth, cleans and shapes the canals, and seals them. The tooth then needs an appropriate final restoration to protect its remaining structure.
- Assess the tooth and surrounding tissues
- Clean, disinfect, and seal the canals
- Restore and review the treated tooth
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your care, step by step.
Clean, disinfect, and seal the canals
Discuss the recommended approach, alternatives, possible limitations, and a written estimate before deciding.
Restore and review the treated tooth
Follow the instructions provided for your treatment and return for review when advised.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Root Canal Treatment FAQs
Does a root canal mean removing my tooth?
No. The goal is to keep a tooth that can be restored by treating its internal pulp space. Extraction may be discussed if it cannot be saved.
Will I need a crown afterwards?
Some teeth, especially back teeth with substantial damage, need a crown or another protective restoration. Your dentist assesses the remaining tooth structure.
What if the tooth stops hurting?
A reduction in pain does not prove that infection has resolved. A tooth with previous symptoms still needs an assessment.
Treatment is recommended following an individual assessment. Contact the clinic to confirm service and specialist availability.
Patient education resources: American Dental Association, MouthHealthy ↗ · American Academy of Periodontology ↗
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