A root canal has a worse reputation than it deserves — modern techniques make it about as comfortable as a routine filling, and it saves a tooth that would otherwise be lost.
When the soft pulp inside a tooth becomes infected or inflamed — usually from deep decay, a crack, or trauma — it causes pain and can lead to an abscess. A root canal removes the infected pulp, cleans and disinfects the tooth, and seals it, letting you keep your natural tooth.
We use effective local anesthetic and a calm, unhurried approach, with sedation available for anxious patients. Most root canals are completed in one to two visits, and a crown is often placed afterward to protect the tooth.
Early treatment is easier and protects the tooth. Many extended and CDCP plans help cover root canal therapy — our team will gladly review your coverage with you.
Call White Pine Dental in Port Moody at (236) 553-1197 or book online.
