If you suffer from severe toothaches, especially those deep inside the tooth, you may require a root canal procedure. But don't let that phrase scare you! Root canals-or endodontic treatments-are actually a conservative alternative to removing and replacing a tooth that has suffered from an internal infection. They are very simple and you have nothing to fear.

HOW IT WILL WORK

A root canal procedure only requires a few simple steps. Just as with a regular filling, the top of the tooth will be opened up. Then thin, flexible tools are used to clean out the infected material.

After the tooth is good and clean, it is filled with a flexible, biocompatible material. Then in the future is should be topped with a custom-crafted dental crown to make it structurally more solid and preserve your bite.

You should not be nervous, as the procedure is very much like a standard filling, but just takes a bit longer. Also, Dr. Alex has been teaching root canals to dental students at the University of British Columbia for over 20 years!

Whether you end up needing a root canal procedure or not, you deserve to live without pain. Contact our Accord Dental team today!