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A root canal is a dental technique devised to treat infection or damage within the pulp (the innermost chamber) of the tooth.

Therefore, it is important to call a dentist as soon as possible not only to get on the road to feeling better but also to have the chance to prevent the spread of possible infection and save the tooth.

Patients typically do not feel much discomfort during root canal therapy, but there is likely to be discomfort during the recovery process. It is helpful to become familiar with the likely symptoms following root canal therapy and plan in advance […] Continue Reading

The term root canal treatment refers to the inner chamber between the tooth roots and the pulp, and also to the dental treatment for removing infected pulp material. Tooth infections can cause severe tooth pain and often necessitate tooth extraction. […] Continue Reading

Your dentist may recommend root canal therapy if you have severe tooth damage or deep dental decay. When performed, it is often a necessary step to save the tooth from falling out or to prevent the infection from spreading. There […] Continue Reading

It is hard to know whether you need a root canal procedure on your own, especially in the early stages of the problem. You may not notice any physical symptoms until the problem reaches its advanced stage, which is the […] Continue Reading

In our Marietta dental office, we use root canals and crowns to save teeth that have become infected or injured.  While root canals are typically associated with a tooth that has become severely infected and is sore, they are also […] Continue Reading

As a local root canal dentist, we are in the business of saving infected teeth.  The root canal is the natural cavity that exists within the center of the tooth. Inside of this natural cavity, there is a soft area […] Continue Reading