Root Canal Therapy

Our endodontists perform root canal therapy as an in-office procedure under local anesthesia, which is administered with an ultra-gentle technique for your comfort. After gently removing the infected or inflamed pulp, we carefully shape and disinfect the inside of the canal. We use a state-of-the-art electronic apex locator to aid in determining the precise location of the root end; it also minimizes the number of X-rays required during treatment. The canal is then filled and sealed with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha. Our ultrasonic equipment features diamond-coated tips, the small size of which preserves the tooth’s structure and provides more precise treatment.

Advanced Endodontic Care can perform most root canals in a single visit; the more difficult cases might require a second appointment. Once your root canal therapy has been completed, a written report with images will be sent to your referring dentist within 48 hours. The remaining tooth structure may be more brittle than before, therefore you should not chew or bite on the treated tooth until your dentist provides you with a permanent restoration (filling, onlay or crown).

If you delay getting the root canal care you need because of fear, you are putting your health and the health of your smile at risk, because the presence of bacteria continues to destroy your tooth and surrounding tissue, even if the symptom of pain subsides.