Save Your Natural Tooth with Expert Root Canal Care
A root canal is a highly effective way to treat infection deep inside your tooth without needing an extraction. Our skilled dental team carefully removes the damaged pulp, cleans the area, and seals the tooth to prevent further issues. With modern techniques and gentle care, we make the process comfortable and stress-free helping you keep your natural smile for years to come.
Root Canal Procedures: From Basics to Advanced Care
Root canal therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all—there are several types of treatments depending on the severity of the infection and the condition of your tooth. Each method is designed to save your natural tooth and eliminate discomfort. Our expert dental team will determine the most effective solution for your unique needs, ensuring you receive the highest level of care from start to finish.
Pulpotomy
A pulpotomy is commonly done in children or as an emergency procedure. It involves removing only the infected or inflamed pulp from the crown portion of the tooth, while leaving the healthy root pulp untouched.
This is typically done to relieve pain and preserve the remaining healthy tooth structure. After the pulp is removed, the tooth is filled and usually capped with a crown, especially in baby teeth to maintain proper spacing.
Pulpectomy
A pulpectomy is similar to a root canal but is often a preliminary step, especially for children. It involves removing all pulp tissue from both the crown and the roots of the tooth when the infection has spread deeper.
The canals are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. In baby teeth, a pulpectomy helps keep the tooth in place until it naturally falls out. In permanent teeth, it’s often followed by full root canal therapy.
Root Canal Retreatment
Sometimes, a tooth that has had a previous root canal doesn’t heal properly or becomes re-infected. In such cases, root canal retreatment is needed.
The dentist reopens the tooth, removes the previous filling material, re-cleans and reshapes the canals, and fills and seals the tooth again. A new crown may be placed to protect the tooth and ensure long-term success.
Apicoectomy
If infection or inflammation persists even after a standard root canal, an apicoectomy may be necessary.
This is a minor surgical procedure where the dentist or endodontist makes a small incision in the gum to access the tooth root. The tip of the root and surrounding infected tissue are removed, and the root is sealed.