Root Canal Therapy — Save Your Natural Tooth

Root Canal Therapy — Save Your Natural Tooth

Root canal therapy has an undeserved reputation for being painful. In reality, root canals relieve pain — the infection in the tooth's pulp is what hurts, and the root canal treatment removes that infected tissue and the associated pain along with it. Most patients are genuinely surprised by how comfortable the procedure actually is.

Dr. Oh performs root canal therapy with precision using modern rotary instrumentation and digital imaging. He can often complete the entire procedure in a single appointment, allowing you to go home with immediate relief from the pain that brought you in.

After root canal therapy, the treated tooth is typically restored with a dental crown to protect it from fracture and restore full function. A successfully treated tooth can last a lifetime — preserving your natural smile and avoiding the cost of tooth replacement.

• Eliminates bacterial infection from the tooth's pulp and root canals
• Relieves the severe pain and pressure caused by infected or inflamed pulp
• Preserves the natural tooth — always preferable to extraction when possible
• Typically completed in one comfortable appointment at Westar Dental
• IV and oral sedation available for anxious or nervous patients
• Followed by a dental crown to protect and restore the treated tooth