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Root Canals, Clemmons, NC

If you need a root canal, you might be anxious about the procedure. The experienced team of dentists at Clemmons Village in Clemmons, North Carolina want you to know that root canals don’t have to be unpleasant or anxiety-inducing. The accomplished dental team at Clemmons Village completes comfortable root canals every day. Call or book an appointment online today to learn more.

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Your Trusted Team for Root Canals

During a root canal, our skilled dental professionals remove the infected or inflamed pulp from inside the tooth, thoroughly clean and disinfect the area, and then fill and seal it to prevent future infection. This procedure not only alleviates pain but also preserves your natural tooth, maintaining your smile’s integrity and function.

Before & After

Root Canals

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Testimonials

Patient Reviews

Glenn S.

Very pleasant experience. All staff very nice and helpful.

Richard H.

Work done painlessly and efficiently

Phil M.

Very easy scheduling an appointment. Staff were friendly and professional. Dr. Matt did a great job!

John I.

Entire protocol was well executed and was sensitive to patient needs and comfort. The entire staff is courteous, friendly, effective, and of great value to the practice.

Rebecca T.

Very easy appointment!

Frequently asked questions

Root Canals Q&A

What is a root canal?

A root canal is a dental procedure intended to eliminate oral discomfort and restore an infected tooth. A skilled dentist at Clemmons Village eliminates bacteria and dead or dying tissue from inside your tooth when it becomes severely infected. Doing so eliminates pain and preserves the tooth.

What causes a tooth infection?

Roots and tissue inside your teeth can become infected by bacteria as a result of injury or a cavity that’s left untreated. If you don’t get to a dentist in time, the infected tissue can reach the pulp, or root, of your tooth. A severely infected tooth can lead to tooth loss.

How can I recognize an infected tooth?

If you have an infected tooth, you might experience a significant amount of discomfort. Infected tooth symptoms can include:

Inflamed gums
Tooth soreness while chewing
Intense tooth sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures
Bad breath
Pus near the infected tooth
Painful aching in your jaw and mouth
A darker colored tooth
A small pimplelike bump on your gums

Call Clemmons Village right away if you experience any of these symptoms.

How does a root canal work?

Typically, a highly skilled dentist at Clemmons Village takes care of an infected tooth in one or two visits. You could first require X-rays so your dentist can judge the magnitude of damage an infected tooth has caused.

Your dentist numbs the affected region with a local anesthetic to make sure you don’t feel pain during the procedure. Occasionally, your dentist puts a dental dam – a little piece of rubber – on your tooth to preserve its cleanliness and protect it from bacteria during the procedure.

Once your tooth is anesthetized, your dentist:

Drills a tiny hole in your tooth to reach the diseased area within the root
Clears away the unhealthy, infected pulp
Irrigates the area with water to clean it
Seals the tooth or applies a temporary filling to it

Call Clemmons Village today or book a consultation online if you have signs or symptoms of a tooth infection, to find out if you’re a good candidate for a root canal.