Save Your Tooth and Relieve Pain with Gentle Care

Root canals in Reno, NV are designed to remove infection, relieve pain, and preserve your natural tooth. If you’re experiencing tooth pain, sensitivity, or swelling, root canal therapy can stop the problem before it spreads and help you avoid extraction.

Many patients feel anxious when they hear they need a root canal. Modern techniques and technology make the procedure far more comfortable than most people expect, often no more uncomfortable than getting a filling.

What Is A Root Canal?

A root canal is a dental procedure that removes infected or damaged pulp from inside a tooth to stop pain and prevent further infection.

The inner pulp contains nerves and blood vessels. When this tissue becomes inflamed or infected, it can lead to severe pain and complications like abscesses or jawbone damage if left untreated.

By cleaning and sealing the inside of the tooth, a root canal allows you to keep your natural tooth while restoring its function.

Signs You May Need A Root Canal

  • Persistent tooth pain
  • Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers
  • Swollen or tender gums near a tooth
  • Tooth discoloration
  • Pain when biting or chewing
  • A pimple-like bump on the gums
  • Deep decay or previous dental trauma

If these symptoms indicate infection inside the tooth, your dentist may recommend root canal treatment to prevent further damage.

FAQs About Root Canals

Not with modern techniques. Local anesthesia keeps you comfortable during the procedure, and most patients feel far better afterward since the infection causing the pain is gone.

Common signs include lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, a throbbing toothache, swelling, or tenderness in the gums. An exam and X-ray can confirm it.

Most root canals take one to two appointments, typically 60 to 90 minutes each, depending on the tooth and extent of the infection.

The infection won’t go away on its own. Left untreated, it can spread, form an abscess, and eventually cost you the tooth entirely.

Most dental insurance plans cover root canals since they’re considered a necessary procedure. We can help you check your specific coverage beforehand.

Stick to soft foods for the first day or two and avoid chewing directly on the treated tooth until it’s fully restored.

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