Root canal treatment removes affected tissue from inside a tooth, cleans the canals and seals them. It may allow a tooth to be retained rather than removed.
A filling or crown may be needed afterward to restore and protect the tooth. Ask how the treatment and final restoration would be coordinated.
Bring these questions.
Why treatment is being recommended
The planned final restoration
Follow-up and comfort questions
We welcome patients of all ages. Treatment recommendations depend on each patient's individual needs and a clinical evaluation.
Your next step
From a question to a plan.
01
Share what matters
Describe the concern you want to address and what you hope to understand. You can begin without choosing a procedure.
02
Understand the findings
Ask what the evaluation shows, which options apply and why a particular approach is being considered.
03
Confirm the next step
Discuss the proposed sequence, fees, preparation and follow-up before arranging treatment.
General education informed by the American Dental Association’s root canal treatment resource. Root canal treatment.
A little more clarity
More about root canal treatment.
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