Offered here
Root canal therapy is one of the treatments this practice provides.
In one paragraph
What it is.
When the nerve inside a tooth dies or becomes infected, a root canal removes it, cleans and disinfects the canals, and seals them. It aims to retain a tooth that might otherwise need extraction.
Your dentist will assess the cause of your symptoms and discuss treatment, pain control and follow-up.
The specifics.
Numb
Local anaesthetic throughout. Tell us if you have struggled to get numb before.
Sedation
Available, including IV with a certified dental anesthesiologist.
Afterwards
Usually a crown, because a root-treated tooth is more brittle.
Alternatives
Extraction is the alternative. We will lay out both, with costs, including what replacing the tooth later would involve.
When we refer
Unusually complex anatomy or a retreatment sometimes belongs with an endodontist, and we will say so.
Money
What it costs.
You get an itemised written estimate before anything starts. We bill your insurance directly, so you usually pay only your own portion on the day, and the Canadian Dental Care Plan is accepted. In-house financing is available through PaySpyre, so treatment can be paid for over time.
Questions.
Does a root canal hurt?
The tooth is numbed and most people report the appointment itself is comparable to having a filling. The severe pain usually comes before treatment, from the infection.
How many visits does it take?
Often one, sometimes two depending on the tooth and whether there is active infection.
Do I need a crown afterwards?
Usually yes, particularly on back teeth. A root-treated tooth is more brittle and a crown protects it from splitting.
Could I just have it out instead?
You can, and sometimes that is the right call. Replacing the tooth afterwards costs more than saving it, so we will show you both numbers.