Do you find that your teeth are overly sensitive to hot or cold foods? Does even the slightest tap on your tooth cause you pain? If so, you may need a root canal.

A root canal is a treatment designed to repair and fix a damaged or infected tooth as an alternative to removing it. Your tooth contains a collection of tissues, such as nerves and blood vessels known as pulp. Pulp can be infected from trauma, extensive tooth decay, cracking or chipping, and even repeated dental procedures. As a consequence, infected pulp can cause inflammation of your nerves, which leads to sensitivity. If left untreated, the pain and swelling will persist and may even spread to neighboring tissue.  

A root canal procedure is a treatment that can save your natural tooth. The procedure involves removing the damaged area of the tooth (the pulp), cleaning and disinfecting it, and then filling and sealing it. A root canal procedure can save time and money from an extraction and can prevent the need for dental bridges or implants. Essentially, a root canal treatment removes the cause of your toothache by eliminating dead or decaying tissue from the inside of the tooth.

1st Choice Dental specializes in advanced techniques for root canals to make it quicker, easier, and a nearly painless procedure. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, please call our office to schedule a consultation for root canal therapy.