Endodontics

Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy is a conservative alternative to extracting or removing severely damaged or deeply infected teeth. This straightforward and common nonsurgical procedure may be the only way to keep a natural tooth. The procedure gets the "source" of pain by removing the nerves and damaged tissues and placing a biocompatible material called gutta percha to "seal" and prevent reinfection. The tooth is then built back up and prepared for a crown.