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Speak clearly and without pain
Maintain a full, illustrious smile
Prevent teeth from shifting due to tooth loss
A highly effective treatment
Covered by most insurance plans.

Root Canal Treatment Is A Tooth Saver

At Gentle Dental Vancouver, we’ve saved many teeth with a procedure known as a root canal. You may have heard some negative talk about it, but we want to share why it’s an incredible treatment that isn’t as scary as you may have been led to believe.

Statistics on root canal procedures in North America

25 million root canals are done each year
85% of teeth fixed by a root canal last a lifetime
About 60% of people are afraid of getting a root canal.

Why root canals are necessary

If you’re experiencing severe pain due to a cracked tooth, deep cavity, or an abscess, there’s a good chance you’ll need root canal treatment. We remove the pulp tissue inside the tooth during this procedure, clean the pulp chamber and canals, disinfect the canal space, and fill and seal the space. We will use an adequate amount of anesthesia to make the procedure as comfortable as possible for you.

After your procedure, you’ll need to return for a permanent crown. This will keep your tooth strong and allow you to bite into foods just as well you can with your natural teeth.

Recovery from your root canal

Your tooth may be tender for up to two weeks after treatment. Please be aware that you can still develop a cavity in a tooth that has undergone a root canal. It’s imperative to continue to brush and floss and see us, your dentist in Vancouver, for routine cleanings and checkups.

Have other questions about this tooth-saving treatment? Think you have a cavity? Don’t wait – call today. The sooner we can see you, the better the outcome.