Root Canal Therapy

A root canal may be necessary when a deep cavity reaches the pulp at the center of the tooth causing it to become infected.  Our dentist or endodontist will remove the tooth’s infected pulp and flush the cavity of any contaminates. After cleaning out the infection, the canal will be filled to prevent any further infection.  Usually, a crown is recommended to cover and restore the tooth’s shape and function after a root canal.

Although the thought of a root canal can be quite scary for a patient, there is no need to worry. Millions of root canals and subsequently millions of teeth are treated and saved this way every year. Modern root canals are very similar to routine fillings. Local anesthesia makes the process relatively painless and patients are back on their feet in no time with a much healthier mouth.

A root canal can usually be completed in one or two office visits. Root canals can be performed a dentist or endodontist. An Endodontist is a specialist focusing on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries in the dental pulp or the never of the tooth.  We are fortunate to have detists in Stone Mountain and Snellville who have experience in Endodontics and professional relationships with area Endodontic specialists.

Your tooth may be sensitive for a few days post-procedure. This is completely normal and can usually be treated with over the counter medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve). Most patients can resume normal activities the following day.