Endodontics, more commonly known as root canal, is a procedure where the roots or nerves of the tooth are removed. This is often due to the fact that they are infected and the tooth is causing pain.
Rotary Endodontics is a way of performing the root canal utilizing a specific electrical handpiece. This tool often makes the process faster and allows the dentist to perform the process with greater ease.
A Root Canal is necessary if a tooth's pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels, become infected or damaged because of the tooth decay or injury. A Root Canal Treatment, is often the only way to save your tooth and repair the damage.
Most Root Canal Treatments are completed in ONE VISIT.
The affected tooth.
The pulp is removed and the chamber and root(s) are cleaned out.
Once clean and free of infection, the pulp chamber and root canals are filled with a rubber-like material and the tooth is filled (left) or crowned (right).
