Some people use the words “root canal” interchangeably with pain and misery. We would like to set that misconception straight. Root canal treatments actually stop the pain and save your tooth, not the other way around. So what exactly is a root canal? A root canal gets its name from the part of the tooth being treated. When a tooth becomes infected and filled with dangerous bacteria, it is the inside of the tooth – where the nerves and root canals are located – that is most affected. During a root canal, we enter the tooth, clear the infected and inflamed tissue out of those root canals, fill them with a protective sealant, and top it all off with a strong and beautiful crown. Your pain ends, your tooth is saved, and your smile looks beautiful!
Some people use the words “root canal” interchangeably with pain and misery. We would like to set that misconception straight. Root canal treatments actually stop the pain and save your tooth, not the other way around. So what exactly is a root canal? A root canal gets its name from… Read More…