Root Canal Therapy

Stress-Free Root canals

At Smile at Life Dentistry, we understand the importance of root canals – and the fear that often comes with them! We want to let you know that root canals don’t have to be scary anymore.


Here, we use the latest technology to ensure your comfort throughout the entire process. We strive to make sure our patients are completely comfortable and relaxed during their appointment so they're able to go through with their root canal without feeling apprehensive.


Dr. Haik also works quickly so that you can get back to your day as soon as possible. With our advanced tools and techniques, you won't experience any lingering pain after your procedure either. Trust us at Smile at Life Dentistry for a stress-free root canal experience!

FAQs

  • What is the process of a root canal?

    The process generally follows these steps:


    1. Diagnosis

    2. Local Anesthesia

    3. Accessing Infected Pulp

    4. Cleaning and Shaping Canals

    5. Filling In Canals & Sealing Tooth

  • How long does a root canal typically take to perform?

    Depending on how complex one's specific case may be (i.e., number/shape of roots involved), root canals usually take anywhere from 1-2 hours on average from start to finish with multiple steps included along way such as numbing shots given prior & then removing/shaping/sealing affected areas as well as potential placement crown afterwards if deemed necessary by dentist doing procedure itself.

  • What can I expect during and after the procedure?

    During the root canal procedure, your dentist will apply a local anesthetic to numb the area around where they are working in your mouth. Then they will drill through the top of your tooth to make an opening so that they can reach down into its roots. They'll then use specialized tools to remove any diseased dental pulp and shape the internal space of your affected tooth. Once this is done, they'll fill it with an inert material (gutta percha), which helps protect against further infection and decay within your tooth.


    Once this process is complete, you may experience some sensitivity after as swelling reduces in surrounding tissues as well as general discomfort during eating for several days following treatment. It's important to take over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen or paracetamol if needed during this period in order to ease any discomfort you may feel. Your dentist may also recommend rinsing with warm saltwater several times daily for up to one week following treatment which can help reduce soreness too!

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