In many cases, these symptoms indicate an infection inside your tooth that a root canal is specifically designed to remove. During your visit, our team will examine your tooth to determine whether a root canal is the best option for you.
During a root canal, our team first numbs the affected area with a local anesthetic. Then, they will use special instruments to make a small hole in your tooth before removing the infected tissue inside. Once the pulp is cleared away, the inside of your tooth is cleaned, disinfected, and sealed to prevent future bacterial spread. Most root canals take around 30 minutes to an hour per tooth, depending on location and root structure.
When possible, our team will always choose to save your natural tooth, as it’s almost always the healthiest (and least costly) option.
Often called a “baby” root canal, pulp treatment uses a similar process to treat primary teeth, relieving pain, removing infection, and preventing early tooth loss. Keeping baby teeth healthy is important, as they support proper chewing, speech development, and spacing for the adult teeth still developing under the surface.