Relieve the Pain. Keep the Tooth.
A root canal removes infected tissue inside the tooth and seals it against reinfection — relieving the pain the infection caused. With modern numbing, our Columbus Avenue patients routinely describe it as no worse than a filling. Hot, inflamed teeth sometimes need patience in numbing — extra methods, extra minutes — and that is precisely why our schedule never assigns you ten-minute margins.
Save the Tooth You Have
Keeping your natural tooth maintains your bite and avoids the larger investments of implants or bridges. After treatment, we will tell you plainly whether your tooth needs a crown for long-term protection — and only then. If extraction genuinely wins long-term, we say that first instead. Between visits most patients are surprised how quiet the tooth goes; reliably, the fear of the words exceeds the procedure. After recovery, the crown (if yours needs one) is scheduled at completion so momentum never drifts — and we track the tooth at six-month recalls because quiet is the goal forever. Understanding the procedure removes the fear: the pulp inside the tooth gets inflamed or infected — pressure builds against tooth walls and that pressure is the pain. Cleaning and sealing the canal space lets the tooth remain yours, no gap, no bridge conversation. Recovery is a quiet weekend at most. The reason crowns often follow is mechanical, not arbitrary: a hollowed tooth flexes during chewing, and a crown distributes the load so the next decade does not bite-crash the salvage. Your long-term prognosis lands same-day, in writing.
- Relieves infection and pain directly
- Preserves your natural tooth and bite
- Usually completed in one or two visits
- Crown advice given honestly after healing
What to Expect
Diagnose & Numb
We confirm the cause and numb completely before starting.
Clean & Seal
Infected tissue removed; canal system disinfected and sealed tight.
Protect
A filling or crown restores function — matched to what the tooth actually needs.
Why Patients Choose Us
Pain-First Approach
Relief of your pain is the immediate objective — the tooth after that.
Extraction Only When Right
Natural teeth are kept whenever predictable; you hear both cases plainly.
Comfort Options
Nitrous available; hand up means stop, always.
Thinking about root canal therapy?
Appointments are never double-booked — first evaluation includes a written plan with estimated costs.
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
Deep, lingering toothache, heat/cold sensitivity that hangs on, pain on biting, or a darkened tooth after trauma are classic flags. Definitive answers come from an exam and digital X-rays at our office — not a guess over the phone. Post-op tenderness for a few days is normal; OTC relief as labeled typically handles it. We treat pain first, then structure — an order that matters to a hurting patient more than any brochure ever will.
- Lingering temperature sensitivity
- Pain when biting
- Swelling near a tooth or a pimple-like spot on the gum
Root Canal Cost and Insurance
Root canal therapy is usually partially covered by the PPO plans we work with; the crown (when needed) is a separate line. Both estimates arrive in writing before we start. CareCredit monthly plans are available.
Root Canal vs. Extraction
Saving the natural tooth usually wins for function and bone health — but not always; a badly fractured tooth may not qualify. We compare both paths for you, in writing.
A Calm Emergency-Capable Home
Root canals often start as emergencies — and same-day evaluations on Columbus Avenue keep pain days short. After hours, call or text the emergency line and we will get back within about 30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule Your Visit
Appointments are never double-booked — the room is reserved just for you. Book online or call (917) 261-7555.