Root Canal Treatment
Relieve pain and save your natural tooth.
When the nerve inside a tooth becomes infected or inflamed, root canal treatment removes the problem and saves the tooth. Modern techniques and comfortable anaesthesia mean most patients find it feels much like having a filling.
What's included
- Digital X-rays to locate the problem
- Gentle anaesthesia
- Cleaning and sealing of the root canals
- A crown to protect the tooth, when needed
What to expect
- DiagnosisAn exam and X-ray confirm what's causing the pain.
- FreezingThe area is numbed so you're comfortable.
- TreatmentThe infected tissue is removed and the canals are cleaned and sealed.
- RestoreA filling or crown protects the tooth long-term.
Common questions
Does a root canal hurt?
The treatment itself is done with the tooth fully frozen. Most patients feel relief from their toothache afterward, with some tenderness for a few days.
How do I know if I need one?
Signs include lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when biting, swelling or a darkened tooth. Only an exam and X-ray can confirm it.
Why not just remove the tooth?
A missing tooth can let other teeth shift and may need an implant or bridge later. Saving the tooth is usually simpler and more affordable.
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