Root Canal Therapy (Endodontics)

Root therapy, or endodontics, involves the careful removal of the damaged, diseased or dead nerve and infection, followed by thorough disinfection of the root system, and finally sealing and filling the clean and empty core of the tooth.

Endodontic treatment helps you maintain your natural smile, continue eating the foods you love and limits the need for ongoing dental work.

Teeth restored in this manner have been reported to show an acceptable long term survival of 10 years.

Reasons for requiring root canal therapy include:

Deep fillings or decay
Repeated dental work on the tooth
Poorly fitted or faulty crowns
Cracks, chips or trauma

Root therapy, when planned and executed appropriately, is virtually painless and often is less traumatic or painful than extraction.
In some cases, root therapy can negate the need for complex bridges or implants or even dentures.
Your own teeth often can look better than a prosthetic one.
With proper care and monitoring, most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last a lifetime.