Root Canal Therapy

A root canal is an endodontic treatment that preserves and protects a severely damaged or decayed tooth. Without root canal therapy, these teeth would likely need to be extracted! As a result of advanced dental techniques and methods, root canals can ensure that you save your natural teeth and enjoy a long life of natural, healthy smiles! 

If you are in or around Goldsboro, NC, and need a root canal or believe you have a tooth infection, give our office a call today! 

Root Canal Process

When undergoing a root canal procedure, we take care in ensuring that you are comfortable before beginning. We will provide a local anesthetic to keep the area comfortably numb for the duration of the procedure.

• We will begin by removing any areas of decay from the infected tooth. A small opening in the tooth surface will then be created.

• Through this opening, we will be able to access and remove the pulp of the tooth. Pain is caused by these inflamed tissues and nerves in response to infection; removing them is usually able to immediately alleviate pain. 

• The interior of the tooth will be thoroughly cleaned and filled with a biocompatible material (gutta-percha).

• The tooth opening will finally be sealed and topped with a custom-made dental crown.

While in most offices you may wait days or weeks to receive a new crown, it only takes one day in our office! Thanks to our CEREC technology,  you can skip the need for temporary crowns and end the procedure with a perfectly fitting ceramic crown.

Signs of a Tooth Infection

• Tooth sensitivity

• Fever

• Facial swelling

• Severe tooth pain