We have performed thousands of root canals. If you need a root canal, give us a call and we will see you today.

If a tooth chip or break is large enough to expose the pulp — the center of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels — bacteria from the mouth can enter and infect the pulp. If your tooth hurts, changes color, or is sensitive to heat, the pulp is probably damaged or diseased. Pulp tissue can die and if it’s not removed, the tooth can get infected and need to be extracted. Root Canal therapy involves removing the dead pulp, cleaning the root canal, and then sealing it.

Root canals may be performed by general dentists or specialists called endodontists. Most root canals are no more painful than having a cavity filled. In most cases, the remaining tooth must be covered with a crown to protect this now weakened tooth.