Root canal treatment is simply removing the infected or inflamed pulp of the tooth, and filling the space with a plastic material. Thats it! Root canal gets a bad rap because most people wait untill their whole face is swollen, and then the dentist has to treat not only the tooth, but a large tissue space infection.                            I do most root canal treatments in one visit, with no pain whatsoever.

A full mouth makeover

Molars have three roots, so they are the most expensive teeth to treat. Bicuspids can have one or two roots, and anterior, or front teeth have one root.                  An x ray will usually show if root canal is indicated, and how many roots are involved.                                  After a root canal, you are not done yet buddy! that tooth needs a post and a crown! Get out your credit card!                                   Root canal Therapy removes the blood supply to the tooth. That makes it dry out and get brittle. To prevent a fracture, a metal post and a porcelain or gold crown MUST be placed on all root canal teeth!                                                      Thats why I get the big bucks!