Modern root canal treatment is nothing like its old reputation. With today's techniques and anesthesia, most patients are surprised by how comfortable the procedure is — and grateful to have saved their natural tooth.
A root canal becomes necessary when the soft tissue (pulp) inside a tooth becomes infected or inflamed due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures, or a crack in the tooth. If left untreated, the infection can spread to surrounding tissue and eventually cause tooth loss.
During root canal therapy, Dr. Shetty gently removes the infected pulp, cleans and shapes the interior of the tooth, and seals it to prevent reinfection. A crown is then placed over the treated tooth to restore strength and protect it for years to come.
Nothing functions like your own natural tooth — root canal therapy preserves it.
The procedure actually stops the pain — it doesn't cause it.
Stops the infection from spreading to adjacent teeth or into the jaw.
Most root canals are completed in a single comfortable visit.