Root Canal Therapy
Modern, comfortable therapy that removes infected pulp and saves your natural tooth, often with same day CEREC crown placement.
Root canal therapy removes infected or damaged tissue from inside a tooth so the natural tooth can be saved. Inside each tooth is soft tissue called pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. When the pulp becomes infected or inflamed, it can cause serious pain. A root canal clears out the problem and keeps your tooth in place.
Dr. Mejia numbs the area so you're comfortable. A small opening is made in the tooth, and the infected pulp is removed. The inner canals are then cleaned, shaped, and sealed to keep bacteria out. Nitrous oxide is available if you'd like help relaxing.
Root canal therapy removes the source of pain and infection while saving your natural tooth. Keeping your own tooth helps maintain your bite and avoids the need for an implant or bridge. A crown is usually placed afterward, often at the same visit with CEREC technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about root canal therapy.
Patients in New Boston, NH with severe tooth pain, a darkened tooth, an abscess, or X-rays that show infection at the root of a tooth.
With modern techniques and good numbing, the procedure feels much like getting a filling. Most patients tell us afterward it was easier than they expected.
A typical root canal takes 60 to 90 minutes per tooth.
A crown is usually needed to protect the tooth long term. Same day CEREC crowns can often be placed at the same visit, so you don't need a temporary.
Mild soreness for a day or two is normal. Over the counter pain relief is usually all you'll need, and most patients return to their normal routine the next day.
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Family and pediatric dentistry in New Boston, NH with Dr. Mejia, DMD and Dr. Raptis, DMD. We are accepting new patients.