Root Canal

Root canal therapy is the removal of the infected pulp of the tooth and is performed to protect and keep a sick or dying tooth. Often, teeth that require root canal therapy are infected or sick due to decay or injury, have chronic pain from contact with hot and cold liquids, pain from pressure or biting down and/or danger of the infection spreading.

Once the infected pulp is removed, the remaining chamber is filled with a rubber-based material to seal it off.  All teeth that have had root canal therapy are more susceptible to fracture and must be protected with a tooth-like artificial covering known as a crown.  See Crowns under General Services for more information.