Endodontics, otherwise known as root canals have a bad reputation. My Rivertown Dentist would like to set the record straight– root canals are not painful, it is the infection in the tooth that leads to a root canal that is the cause of pain! In fact, root canals are the only thing other than extraction, that can stop the excruciating discomfort that develops with an abscessed tooth. The endodontic procedure has been called a root canal because that is the part of the tooth we are clearing of infection. We simply remove a bit of enamel, as if preparing your tooth for a filling, use a special tool to clean out and remove the infection, refill the roots and tooth, and seal it all with a strong and attractive porcelain crown. Your pain stops and your tooth is saved!

We do all anterior and premolar root canal treatments right here in our comfortable office. If you need a root-canal retreat or have an infected molar, we will refer you to one of our trusted associates who specialize in endodontics.