Root Canal Therapy

This procedure is done when the core of the tooth, the pulp, becomes infected or inflamed.

The most common symptoms of infected pulp include toothache, and swelling and a severe sensitivity to heat and/or cold. The surrounding area may also be sensitive to both hot and cold temperatures.

Severe toothache can make eating or speaking a painful ordeal, not to mention lead to abscesses, so it’s important to check with your dentist if you have these symptoms.

By performing a root canal, your dentist can relieve these symptoms and repair infection. In some cases, the procedure can save your tooth from needing to be extracted.