Root Canal Treatment

Inside every tooth is a soft core of nerves and blood vessels. When it becomes infected or inflamed — usually from deep decay, trauma, a deep cavity, or a cracked tooth — a root canal is what saves the tooth rather than losing it.

The procedure itself involves accessing the inner chamber, carefully cleaning and shaping the canal, and sealing it to prevent reinfection.

A treated tooth is more brittle afterward, which is why we typically recommend a crown to protect it long-term — the root canal saves the tooth, but the final restoration is what keeps it working.