Root Canal Therapy

A tooth, unlike most of the rest of the body, has a limited ability to deal with insult.

The inner part of a tooth is hollow and it houses blood vessels and nerves that is referred to as the pulp. If the pulp of a tooth becomes irreversibly infected or affected, then it will die.

Endodontic therapy or root canal treatment can save the tooth. We believe in saving your teeth, if the prognosis is favorable, because it gives you many more options in the future to help maintain a healthy smile. Root canal therapy can be completed painlessly and with a high degree of success with today’s advanced techniques.

At this appointment, the patient if first anesthetized to ensure that the procedure is done painlessly. Then the dentist creates a small access opening on the inside of the tooth. The diseased pulp is then removed and the tooth thoroughly disinfected.

The tooth is then sealed. In most situations, a crown is then indicated to cover and protect the tooth. You can now enjoy the use of the tooth, just as comfortably as your natural teeth. You, or anyone else, will know the difference!

Contact us today to learn more about root canal therapy performed at our office near Annapolis, Maryland.