What is a root canal?
A root canal, or endodontic treatment, is done when the pulp of the tooth (nerve and blood supply) becomes infected, dies due to trauma or decay, or is exposed due to fracture of the crown of the tooth. Dr. Box has taken special interest in endodontic treatment throughout his career and treats most of the root canal cases for his patients. We do refer to the endodontist in a few cases that may require special equipment to locate extremely small canal spaces.
A root canal, or endodontic treatment, is a procedure used to save your natural tooth when it becomes infected, inflamed, or when a problem develops with the “nerve” of the tooth. Using local anesthetic, Dr. Dees will remove the undesirable tissue from the core of the tooth and replace it with a filling material. Soon after the root canal you will return to your regular dentist for a permanent restoration, such as a build-up and a crown, to fully protect your tooth.
