Endodontics

What is Endodontics?

Endodontics is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected.

What is a root canal?

Root canal procedures are performed when the nerve of the tooth becomes infected or the pulp becomes damaged. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.

Root canal procedures have the reputation of being painful. Actually, most people report that the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed. The discomfort experienced in the period leading up to a seeking of dental care is truly the painful period of time, not the root canal procedure itself.

What are the benefits of a root canal?

The biggest advantage of Root Canal Treatment is that the tooth will not need to be extracted in the future. You are saving your tooth as well as money because if the tooth is extracted then you will need to replace it with either an implant or a bridge, both of which will cost you more than the Root Canal Treatment.