A root canal is a dental procedure that helps to save a damaged or infected tooth by cleaning and sealing the small tube inside the tooth where the nerve was.
“I called with excruciating tooth pain at 9 p.m. & Dr. Rubin performed a root canal that night. I am completely indebted to him.”
Sometimes, a tooth becomes infected on the inside or needs to be rebuilt from the root up. The solution is a root canal.
We understand that old jokes and anecdotes about root canals have made many people fearful of the procedure, but we can assure you that we’ll use state-of-the-art technology and modern methods of treatment to provide excellent care while also putting you at ease.
Our approach is not to remove the root, but rather to clean and seal the tiny tube inside a tooth where the nerve was. Modern techniques make this a simple procedure that often takes one visit. With our focus on good communication and newer, stronger versions of Novocaine, our patients leave saying, “Is that all there was to it?”
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A root canal is a dental procedure that helps to save a damaged or infected tooth by cleaning and sealing the small tube inside the tooth where the nerve was.
Thanks to the use of modern techniques and Novocaine, root canal procedures are typically no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. Our patients often report feeling little to no pain.
During a root canal, the dentist will numb the area around the tooth and then clean and seal the inside of the tooth. The procedure is usually completed in just one visit.
Recovery time after a root canal varies from person to person, but most patients feel back to normal within a few days.
Symptoms of needing a root canal may include severe tooth pain, swelling, and sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures. Your dentist can diagnose if a root canal is necessary.