Non Surgical Root Canal

What is a root canal?

A root canal is a very common dental procedure that can save your natural teeth and help relieve pain.  At the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels that helps to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature or pain in the tooth and gums.

How is a root canal performed?


What happens after treatment?

Once your root canal therapy has been completed, a permanent follow-up restoration should be done within a few weeks of root canal completion. This restoration is typically a crown, but Dr. Foss will ultimately decide what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth.  Failure to have the follow-up restoration completed in the recommended time can result in failure of the root canal and potentially even loss of the tooth.