Root Canal Treatment
Save Your Natural Tooth & Relieve Pain
A root canal can eliminate infection, relieve discomfort, and help preserve your natural tooth. At Greenwood Family Dentistry, we provide gentle, effective root canal treatment designed to restore your oral health and protect your smile.
Why You May Need a Root Canal
A root canal is a specialized dental procedure used to save a tooth that has become infected or severely damaged. Inside every tooth is soft tissue called the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. When this tissue becomes infected due to deep decay, trauma, or cracks in the tooth, root canal treatment can remove the infection and prevent the need for extraction.
Our goal at Greenwood Family Dentistry is to preserve your natural teeth whenever possible while providing comfortable, high-quality dental care.
Problems Root Canal Treatment Can Solve
Root canal treatment removes infection, relieves discomfort, and protects your natural tooth, helping restore both your oral health and confidence.
Eliminate Infection
Removes infected tissue and helps prevent further damage to the tooth.
Relieve Tooth Pain
Reduces severe discomfort caused by nerve inflammation or infection.
Save Natural Teeth
Preserves your existing tooth and avoids unnecessary extraction.
Protect Overall Oral Health
Stops infection from spreading to surrounding teeth and gum tissues.
Our Process
Our Root Canal Process
Examination & Diagnosis
We carefully evaluate your tooth and determine the extent of the infection or damage.
Remove Infection
The infected pulp and damaged tissue are removed from inside the tooth.
Clean & Shape Canals
The root canals are thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and prepared.
Seal & Restore
The canals are filled and sealed, and the tooth is restored with a filling or crown for long-term protection.
How Long Does a Root Canal Last?
A properly treated and restored tooth can last for many years, often just as long as your natural teeth. Maintaining good oral hygiene and attending regular dental checkups are essential to protecting your restored tooth and overall oral health.
Daily brushing, flossing, professional cleanings, and routine exams can help ensure long-term success after root canal treatment.
PATIENT EXPERIENCES
What Our Patients Are Saying
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Modern root canal treatment is typically no more uncomfortable than receiving a dental filling. The procedure is designed to relieve pain, not cause it.
Most treatments can be completed in one or two visits, depending on the complexity of the case.
Many teeth benefit from a dental crown after treatment to provide strength and protection.
Yes. Root canal therapy is specifically designed to remove infection while preserving your natural tooth.
Symptoms such as severe pain, sensitivity, swelling, or tooth discoloration may indicate the need for treatment. A dental examination can confirm the diagnosis.