Some of the most important factors that determine if a root canal treatment is necessary are:
When a root canal is necessary, there are several options for treatment including treatment with local anesthetics, medication or a combination of both. Root canal treatment can occur in our SDO Center.
The length of treatment varies from case to case. The initial visit typically takes 15 to 20 minutes to an hour and most patients are back in their chair after their initial treatment is complete.
It is important to remember that each patient’s situation is different and that we typically do not treat every tooth in your mouth.
After the initial visit, we will closely monitor the progress of your case and will provide you with timely and accurate information regarding your treatment options
With a root canal, you don’t have to worry about losing their teeth.
Root canals remove the infection and clean the tooth, so your teeth stay healthy. In contrast, if you leave an abscessed tooth in place, it will continue to cause pain and may need to be extracted.
