Root canals have a perception of being painful to most, but that is actually not true. With today’s technology and anesthetics, root canals are as easy and pain-free as having a dental filling placed. The most painful part of a root canal is the pain you feel before the procedure! That’s why it is important to schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. There is no need to worry about your endodontic treatment. Even if you have dental fear or anxiety we offer sedation to ease your worries about any dental treatment.

If you familiarize yourself with the process of a root canal, it may help you ease your fear about your treatment all together. There are several steps to root canal treatment that take place before your smile is renewed. At the beginning of your procedure, the dentist will give you a local anesthetic to numb the tooth and the area around it. Once you are completely numb, a hole will be drilled to access the pulp of your tooth for the procedure. The dead pulp and infection are removed with specially designed tools. Once the dead pulp is removed, your tooth can no longer feel pain. The inside of your canals are disinfected and shaped to receive their root canal filling. Your canals will be filled with a rubber-like material then sealed to prevent them from becoming infected again with bacteria. Because the structure of your tooth is so fragile, you will likely need a filling or dental crown to strengthen your tooth and its ability to function. The great thing about root canals is that they allow you to keep your tooth! Don’t let the fear of pain keep you from getting the treatment you need and saving your tooth.