Root canal. Over the years, those two words have struck fear in the hearts of dental patients. Indeed, for some time root canals have been the butt of jokes and the source of anxiety for people the world over. But the truth is that there are times when a root canal can save a tooth. In years gone by teeth... read more »

What is a root canal? Root canal treatment, also called Endodontic treatment, is needed when the pulp, or the innermost layer of the tooth, becomes infected or inflamed. Pulp inflammation can occur for many different reasons, but most stem from deep tooth decay, repeated dental procedures on one tooth, or a traumatic injury. The procedure First, local anesthesia is injected... read more »