Hearing you need a root canal can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t automatically mean your tooth can’t be saved. In fact, the purpose of a root canal is to save your natural tooth whenever possible.
A root canal is recommended when the nerve inside the tooth has become infected or permanently damaged. This can happen because of deep decay, a crack, trauma, or a large filling that’s irritated the nerve over time.
We’ll explain exactly why we’re recommending a root canal, review your X-rays with you, and answer every question before treatment begins. If there are other reasonable treatment options, we’ll discuss those too.