Root Canals in Durham

An abscessed tooth can cause severe pain, swelling, and may even require emergency treatment. Fortunately, gentle endodontic therapy can save your tooth and prevent you from losing it altogether. Beyond Dental offers in-house root canal therapy to help keep you smiling.

What is a Root Canal?

Root canal treatment involves a special type of therapy to treat the nerve chambers inside of an infected, damaged, or abscessed tooth. While fillings or crowns affect hard tooth structures, endodontic therapy manages the soft nerve tissue inside of your tooth.

During a root canal, we numb the tooth and create an opening to access the nerve. From there, the nerve tissues are removed, and the hollow canal is cleaned then sealed off. Although your tooth will no longer be alive per se, it will continue to be functional for several more years. At the completion of your root canal, our Durham dentist will need to place a crown on top of it.

Why Do I Need a Root Canal?

Our Durham dentist may recommend endodontic treatment if your tooth exhibits or is experiencing:

• An abscess
• Large cracks or fractures
• Deep areas of decay
• Severe pain or hypersensitivity
• Overall darkening of the tooth
• Previous traumatic injuries

What to Expect

Beyond Dental offers sedation dentistry in Durham to keep you comfortable during every treatment, including root canals. We like to think of getting a root canal similar to having a tooth filled. The only difference is that it takes longer, depending on how many roots there are. Your recovery will be similar to having a filling or crown placed.

Get a Professional Opinion

If you have questions about root canal treatment or want a second opinion, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Durham dentist office. We’ll be happy to answer all of your questions or review alternative therapies, if applicable.