While many patients are concerned about root canals, modern dentistry often makes this procedure quick and simple. Infected teeth in danger of extraction can be disinfected and repaired, offering a safe, effective solution for a problematic situation.

Coursing through the center of each tooth is a vital bundle of nerves and blood vessels providing nutrients and sensation. As long as the nerve stays healthy, you’re rarely aware of the systems at work. Yet when tooth decay penetrates deep into the tooth and enters the nerves results in pain and sensitivity to cold and chewing. To repair a infected nerve the tooth may need root canal therapy.

Modern anesthetics provide powerful numbing for the gentle removal of the inflamed nerve inside the tooth. The nerve canal undergoes disinfection and careful shaping, and a sealer fills the internal space. A filling or crown over the tooth helps return the tooth to its original function.