General Dentistry · Pikesville, MD
Save the tooth, relieve the pain
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed. This simple treatment removes infected pulp to save your natural tooth and prevent the need for a dental implant or bridge.
Root Canal Treatment in Pikesville, MD
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges.
At the center of your tooth is pulp, a collection of blood vessels that helps build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms can include visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature, or pain in the tooth and gums.
When a Pikesville patient comes in with a badly aching tooth, a root canal is often what lets us save it rather than remove it. We use local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide when indicated, so the procedure is comfortable and you can drive yourself home afterward.
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See root canal treatment explained
Why patients choose them
The benefits of root canal treatment
Saves your natural tooth
Root canal treatment eliminates the diseased pulp so your natural tooth can be kept instead of extracted.
Avoids implants and bridges
Saving the tooth can prevent the need for a dental implant or bridge to replace it later.
Comfortable procedure
We use local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort and provide nitrous oxide analgesia if indicated.
Back to routine quickly
You will be able to drive home after your treatment and will probably be comfortable returning to your normal routine.
What to expect
The root canal treatment process
- 01
Diagnose
If you have symptoms of an infected pulp, our doctors confirm whether root canal treatment is the right way to save the tooth.
- 02
Remove the infection
The injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned, usually under local anesthesia.
- 03
Seal the tooth
The cleaned canal is sealed, completing treatment in one or more visits depending on what is required.
- 04
Restore
Within a few weeks your restorative dentist decides what type of restoration, often a crown, is needed to protect the tooth.
Common Questions
Root Canal Treatment questions
Not seeing your question? Call the office at (410) 594-9500 and someone will actually pick up.
Interested in root canal treatment?
Our doctors will tell you honestly whether root canal treatment are the right choice for your smile. Call our Pikesville office to schedule a consultation.