Root Canals
Relieve Pain and Save Your Natural Tooth
A gentle, effective solution for treating infection and restoring comfort.
Root canal therapy is a highly effective treatment used to save a tooth that has become infected or severely damaged. At Quarryville Family Dentistry, we perform root canals with precision and care to relieve pain and preserve your natural tooth structure. The procedure involves removing the inflamed or infected pulp, cleaning the canals, and sealing the tooth to prevent future issues. Most patients experience significant relief and can return to normal activities quickly — all without the discomfort often associated with root canal treatment in the past.
What are Root Canals?
A root canal is a procedure that involves taking out the entire pulp of a tooth. Each of your teeth has a pulp, which is often called the nerve. If this pulp becomes infected by decay or is damaged in any way, it will need to be removed. You will find that an infected pulp becomes painful until it is properly removed.
Why would a Root Canal be needed?
The main reason a root canal may be necessary is because a tooth has become infected by decay. If a tooth has broken severely, it might have exposed the crack fully, causing a lot of sensitivity and pain. In order to eliminate this pain, we recommend that the pulp be removed as soon as possible. This can even prevent an infection from developing as a result of leaving the pulp in place.
Who is a candidate for Root Canals?
The best way to determine if a root canal is needed is with an examination. We may take x-rays to better identify areas of decay or to see if a pulp has been impacted by a break or crack in the tooth. It is recommended that if you need a root canal, it be done as soon as possible to prevent problems. Our goal is to provide you with a healthy, pain-free smile as soon as possible.
What happens during the Root Canal procedure?
The process starts with local anesthetic, which is used to numb an area of the mouth. We then work to remove the decay from the tooth and take out the pulp. The canals of the tooth are cleaned thoroughly and filled so that they do not become infected.
Once this is done, we will recommend crowning the tooth to keep it fully protected. The root canal procedure takes about an hour in our office and allows you to leave pain-free.
If you would like to learn more about root canals and how they're performed, contact us today and we can help to answer any of your questions.
Don’t Wait to Feel Better
Get relief from pain and protect your smile.
If you're experiencing tooth pain or sensitivity, a root canal might be the solution. Contact us today to schedule your evaluation and let us help you get back to feeling like yourself.
