What is a Root Canal? - American Association of Endodontists
Root canals are needed for a cracked tooth from injury or genetics, a deep cavity, or issues from a previous filling. Patients generally need a root canal when they notice their teeth are sensitive, …
Root Canal Explained - American Association of Endodontists
A root canal is performed when the endodontist removes the infected pulp and nerve in the root of the tooth, cleans and shapes the inside of the root canal, then fills and seals the space. …
Root Canal Treatment - American Association of Endodontists
Experiencing dental pain or has your dentist told you that you need a root canal? Root canal treatment is an often straightforward procedure to relieve dental pain and save your teeth. …
Benefits of Root Canal Treatment
There are many clinical reasons for needing root canal treatment, but there are also countless practical reasons why saving the natural tooth is a wise choice. Endodontic treatment helps …
Reasons for Root Canal Treatment - American Association of …
Root canal treatment is necessary when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflamed or infected. There are a whole host of reasons why you might need root canal …
Myths About Root Canals - American Association of Endodontists
Is root canal treatment painful? Read on to debunk common myths about root canals, including whether a root canal causes or gets rid of pain. See 3 myths.
Find My Endodontist - American Association of Endodontists
Endodontists are highly skilled dental specialists in diagnosing and treating tooth pain and performing root canal treatment. How do I know if I need an endodontist? If you're …
Saving Your Natural Tooth - American Association of Endodontists
Root canals treatment from an endodontist is virtually painless and often leaves you with less discomfort during recovery than if you have your natural tooth extracted. Thanks to modern …
Root Canal vs Extraction - American Association of Endodontists
Root canal, or endodontic therapy, is a procedure that involves removing the diseased pulp from inside your tooth, cleaning and disinfecting it, then filling and sealing it. This helps to save the …
Endodontic Surgery - American Association of Endodontists
Endodontic surgery can be used to locate small fractures or hidden canals previously undetected on X-rays during the initial treatment. Surgery may also be needed to remove calcium deposits …