Root Canal

Yikes! Those two words can strike fear into many people! But, these are people who had root canals done or have heard horror stories from the past. The science of root canal therapy has come a long way. Root canals today are effective, painless and a great way to save a tooth that would otherwise be lost.

We will use a needle to place numbing medicine (anesthetic) around the bad tooth. You may feel a slight prick when the needle is being inserted.

Next, we use a tiny drill to remove the top part of your tooth and expose the pulp. Pulp is made up of nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. It is found inside the tooth and runs to the jaw bone. Pulp supplies blood to a tooth and allows you to feel sensations such as temperature.

The infected pulp is removed with special tools called files. The canals (tiny pathways inside the tooth) are cleaned. Medicines may be placed into the area to make sure all the germs are gone and prevent further infection.

The cleaned tooth area is sealed with a soft, temporary material. Once the tooth is filled, a permanent crown may be placed on top.

For more information about root canal treatment call (480) 732-7874 or request free information by filling out the form on the left.