Root canal procedures can be the "Achilles Heel" for many dentists, rest assured that Dr. Adi has extensive experience in pain-free root canal therapy utilizing the latest breakthroughs in endodontics. Feel free to look at the impressive textbook outcomes we have achieved for our patients in our photo gallery.

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Endodontics deals with diseases of the tissue, blood vessels, and nerves inside the tooth. The most common endodontic treatment is called a “root canal,” a procedure used to remove infected tissue and refill the nerve canal inside the tooth. A root canal allows you to retain your natural tooth while eliminating the infection. 

What are the signs that a root canal is needed?
 

• Severe tooth pain while chewing

• Your tooth pain wakes you up at night

• Teeth that are highly sensitive to hot or cold, with the sensitivity lingering for some time

• Discoloration or darkening of the tooth

• Swollen gums in the area of the infected tooth

What does the treatment involve?
 

First, an opening is made into the tooth. Once the infected area has been removed, the root canal is thoroughly cleaned. If Dr. Adi decides to complete the root canal therapy in multiple visits, a temporary filling will be placed to protect the tooth. When you return, Dr. Adi will remove the temporary filling, re-clean the root canal and pulp chamber, and place a permanent filling and/or crown over the tooth. 

It has been proven that teeth undergoing the procedure can be saved to last a lifetime. Additionally, the crown or filling placed the completion of the procedure makes it hard to notice by others that you had the treatment.