Root Canals
Smiling faces family dentistry
4747 Earhart Blvd, New
Orleans, LA 70125
Orleans, LA 70125
Root canals have developed a reputation as being a procedure that you should fear or dread. Nowadays, it’s a nearly painless procedure, and it’s designed to save your tooth from extraction. The experienced dental team at Smiling Faces includes endodontic experts who specialize in root canals and can provide the treatment you need with expert care and no pain or discomfort. For an appointment, call today or book online.
Root Canals Q & A
What is a Root Canal?
- Root canals consist of opening teeth and using special tools to clean inside the root of the tooth in order to remove bacteria and eliminate infection. This procedure can fully restore your tooth and can last over 10 years to a lifetime.
Why might I need a Root Canal?
- Root Canals are necessary to save badly decayed or infected teeth in order to prevent the need for extraction from the patient’s mouth.
Are Root Canals painful?
- There is a common misconception that root canals that Root Canals are a painful procedure. Today, Root Canals are essentially pain free due to advances in anesthesia, and they are performed routinely at Smiling Faces Dentistry.