There’s a stigma about having a root canal done; this is different from the actual reality of having the treatment. Root canals are portrayed as being painful and invasive. Maybe that was true years ago, but that’s not how it’s done at Bright Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry.

Root canals are done in response to some sort of injury or deep cavity in the inner pulp of your teeth. These pulps include nerves and blood streams that flow in a canal from the top of the tooth to its root. If the canal is harmed in any way, it can lead to bacterial infections and severe pain in the pulp. Without treatment, the tooth may be damaged beyond repair and cause harm to the bones around it.

At Bright Smiles, our root canal treatments are handled comfortably with advanced technology and techniques. The canal will be cleaned, injected with a protective substance, and sealed to prevent future bacterial infections. The entire procedure can be done quickly in one appointment. Your doctor will determine if the procedure can be done at the practice or should be referred out to a specialist.