Treatment
Root Canal Therapy
Save your natural tooth by removing infected pulp tissue and sealing the tooth.
Root canal therapy treats a tooth from the inside, removing infected or damaged pulp tissue so the tooth itself can stay in place.
Dr. Perimenis numbs the area, cleans out the inner canals of the tooth, then fills and seals them, usually finishing with a crown to protect the tooth.
Treating the inside of the tooth eases the pain of an infection and lets you keep your natural tooth instead of replacing it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about root canal therapy.
This treatment is for a tooth with an infected or badly inflamed nerve, often from deep decay, a crack, or an injury. Signs can include lingering pain, sensitivity to pressure, or swelling near the tooth, though some teeth cause no pain at all. Dr. Perimenis uses an exam and imaging to confirm whether the inside of the tooth is involved.
The tooth is numbed first, so the visit generally feels similar to having a filling placed. The inner canals are cleaned, shaped, and sealed, and the opening is closed with a temporary or final restoration.
Most treatments take one to two visits, depending on the tooth and how much infection is present. A crown is often placed afterward to protect the tooth, and that is scheduled separately.
A treated tooth is more brittle than it was before, so it usually needs a crown to hold up to normal chewing. Coming in early, when a tooth first hurts, gives the best chance of saving it.
Tenderness for a few days is normal, especially when you bite down, and it eases as the area settles. You will get care instructions, and any discomfort that lingers is worth a call so your bite can be checked.
