Endodontics /
Root canal treatment in Weston, FL
Relieve tooth pain and save your natural tooth. Modern root canal treatment feels much like getting a filling.
- GoalSave your natural tooth
- VisitsUsually 1 to 2
- ComfortFully numbed
- Success rateHigh, up to about 90%
What is a root canal?
Inside every tooth is soft tissue called the pulp, which contains the tooth’s nerves and blood vessels. When the pulp is injured or infected, it can cause severe pain and, if untreated, an abscess, bone loss around the root and swelling that can spread to the face and neck.
Root canal treatment removes the infected pulp, cleans the inside of the tooth and seals it, so you can keep your natural tooth instead of having it pulled.
Signs you may need a root canal
- Severe or persistent toothache
- Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers
- Pain or tenderness when you chew or touch the tooth
- A darkened or discolored tooth
- Swelling, or a pimple-like bump on the gum near the tooth
Sometimes there are no symptoms at all, and the problem shows up on an X-ray during a checkup.
How we diagnose it
We ask about your symptoms, take X-rays and test the tooth’s nerve with gentle hot and cold tests. We may also tap on the tooth or have you bite down to see if it is sensitive to pressure.
What to expect
Numbing
The tooth is completely numbed.
Cleaning
The infected pulp is removed and the root canals are cleaned and shaped.
Sealing
The canals are filled with a biocompatible material and sealed.
Protecting the tooth
A crown is placed to restore the tooth’s strength.
Most patients finish treatment in 1 to 2 visits. Root canal treatment has a high success rate, and if a treated tooth ever has problems, there are still options to save it.
Tooth pain? Get it checked before it gets worse.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a root canal painful?
With modern techniques and anesthesia, most patients say it feels similar to getting a filling. It relieves the pain caused by the infection.
Why not just pull the tooth?
Keeping your natural tooth is almost always better for chewing, your bite and your jawbone. Extraction also means replacing the tooth later.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
Usually, yes. A treated tooth is more brittle, and a crown protects it from breaking.
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Inside Bonaventure Town Center, next to Shine on Yoga. Serving Weston, Southwest Ranches, Davie, Pembroke Pines and Sunrise.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–6:00 PM
Fri–Sun closed - Phone
- (954) 659-9669