Root Canal Therapy

At Elite Endodontics, our team of highly skilled and experienced endodontists takes great pride in providing exceptional dental care through our expertise in performing advanced root canal therapy.

PAIN-FREE ROOT CANAL TREATMENTS

EXPERIENCED ROOT CANAL SPECIALISTS

Root canal therapy is a dental procedure performed to save a severely infected or damaged tooth. It involves the removal of the infected pulp tissue from the tooth's interior, followed by cleaning, disinfection, and sealing of the root canals. Although this procedure widely has a bad reputation for being painful, the truth it is crucial in relieving tooth pain, eliminating infection, and preventing the need for tooth extraction. Root canal therapy is a highly successful procedure that allows patients to retain their natural teeth and alleviate the discomfort associated with dental infections. Learn more about how the Elite Endodontics team can help restore your dental health with root canal therapy.

WHAT IS A ROOT CANAL?

Root canal therapy, or a “root canal,” for short, is the best way to save an infected tooth. With this endodontic treatment, you can eliminate the source of the infection, get relief from your toothache, and protect the tooth for years to come.

Tooth infections usually happen due to oral trauma which breaks the tooth, or advanced decay that eats through the hard outer layers of the tooth, creating a very large cavity. Root canal therapy involves creating an opening in an infected tooth, then using special tools to clean the inside of the tooth and eliminate the infection. When properly performed, a root canal will fully restore the tooth and protect it for 10+ years, and many root canals last a lifetime.

THE ROOT CANAL TREATMENT PROCESS: WHAT TO EXPECT

Getting root canal therapy can be intimidating, especially if you are unsure of what to expect. When you come to Elite Endodontics for your root canal treatment, we will follow these steps:

Cleaning & Numbing: First, your tooth will be cleaned and the area will be numbed by the team at Elite Endodontics for your comfort. You can also be sedated for your comfort.

Opening Up the Tooth: Your endodontist will use a dental drill to trim away damaged enamel and create an opening in your tooth. Through this opening, the interior of your tooth will be cleaned.

Cleaning & Sanitizing: Your dentist will extract decayed and damaged material from inside your tooth using special dental tools, and will flush and clean the interior to eliminate any remaining bacteria.

Tooth Restoration: The inside of the tooth is filled with a biocompatible material that replaces the missing pulp, and then is sealed with a temporary crown or a filling. You may need to come back for another appointment for a permanent crown.

DO I NEED A ROOT CANAL?

You may need a root canal if you have a toothache that lasts several days, your tooth is sensitive to hot and cold foods and drinks, or you feel pain and discomfort when chewing. If you notice these indicators, contact us now for a consultation so that we can confirm whether or not a root canal will provide relief.

SAVE YOUR SMILE WITH ROOT CANAL THERAPY

Without root canal therapy, infected teeth will continue to die, and will eventually require removal. Get a root canal to save your smile and relieve your dental pain! If you want more information regarding root canal therapy services at Elite Endodontics, or to schedule a consultation with us, contact us today.

FREQUENTLY ASKED ROOT CANAL THERAPY QUESTIONS

Do you take my insurance?

We are in-network with many major PPO insurance plans. If we are out-of-network with your particular insurance, we will work with you to file your insurance claim on your behalf.
How long will a consultation appointment take?

Consultations are typically scheduled for 30 minutes for a complete evaluation of your specific situation.
How many years of experience do you have?

Collectively, our doctors have well over 20 years of experience.
Do you take emergency appointments?

We understand that dental emergencies don’t happen when it’s convenient for you. We strive to make our services accessible by offering same-day, after-hours, and weekend appointments for dental emergencies.