Root Canal Therapy

Historically, root canals  have gotten a bad rap, but the good news is that advances in dental  technology have made it much less painful and "scary," with more than a  95% success rate.
 

 When a tooth becomes infected or abscessed, severely decayed or injured,  or a nerve is damaged, you may need a root canal. Symptoms of infection  include:   

• Painful chewing
• Heat/cold sensitivity 
• Tooth discoloration
• Gum swelling, tenderness
• Or no symptoms; only a dental exam will discover it

Left untreated, a root canal infection can cause swelling in the face or  neck, tooth loss, and infection draining into the gums, cheek or skin.  The only alternative to a root canal is having the tooth extracted and  replaced with a bridge, implant, or partial denture – far more expensive  and time-consuming than a root canal.
 

Victoria Dental Group can help you determine the best way to save your tooth and your smile.