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Why Is My Root Canal Taking More Than One Visit?

Some teeth are simply more complicated than others.

Severe infections, difficult root anatomy, previous dental work, or unexpected findings during treatment may require an additional appointment to give your tooth the best chance of healing.

Our goal isn’t to finish as quickly as possible. Our goal is to do the treatment correctly.

If your treatment plan changes, we’ll explain why and answer any questions before moving forward.