Should I Pull the Tooth Instead? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 29, 2026July 29th, 2026 | My Dentist Says I Need a Root CanalSaving your natural tooth is almost always our first choice, but there are times when an extraction is the better option. If a tooth can be treated... Read More
Does a Root Canal Hurt? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 29, 2026July 29th, 2026 | My Dentist Says I Need a Root CanalThis is probably the question we hear most often. Modern root canal treatment is performed with local anesthetic, and most patients tell us the... Read More
What Happens If I Don’t Get a Root Canal? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 29, 2026July 29th, 2026 | My Dentist Says I Need a Root CanalAn infected tooth won’t usually heal on its own. Without treatment, the infection may continue to spread, causing increased pain, swelling, an... Read More
Can I Avoid a Root Canal? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 29, 2026July 29th, 2026 | My Dentist Says I Need a Root CanalSometimes. If the problem is caught early enough, a filling or crown may be all that’s needed. Once the nerve inside the tooth becomes... Read More
What Is a Root Canal? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 29, 2026July 29th, 2026 | My Dentist Says I Need a Root CanalA root canal is a procedure that removes infected or damaged tissue from inside your tooth. After the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed, the... Read More
