Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment removes infection from inside the tooth, helping relieve discomfort and preserve your natural tooth for years to come.
Personalized care for every patient
A Better Way to Save Your Tooth
When the tissue inside a tooth becomes inflamed or infected, root canal therapy can often save the tooth instead of removing it.
Our endodontists carefully clean and disinfect the inside of the tooth, then seal the canal system to help prevent reinfection.
Relieve Tooth Pain
Treat the inflammation or infection causing discomfort.
Preserve Your Tooth
Keep your natural tooth whenever possible.
Stop the Infection
Clean and disinfect the root canal system.
Restore Function
Protect the tooth so you can return to normal function.
The Right Treatment Starts With The Right Diagnosis
Being referred for a root canal doesn’t always mean you need one.
At Cumberland Endodontics, treatment begins with a consultation. We evaluate your tooth, review your symptoms and imaging, and explain your options before recommending treatment.
If a root canal isn’t the best solution, we’ll tell you. Our priority is finding the right treatment and preserving your natural tooth whenever possible.
Advanced technology for precise diagnosis
Your Root Canal, Step by Step
Consultation & Diagnosis
We evaluate your tooth and determine whether root canal therapy is the right treatment.
Treatment & Disinfection
Infected tissue is removed and the canals are cleaned and disinfected.
Filling & Sealing
The cleaned canals are filled and sealed to help protect against reinfection.
Final Restoration
Your endodontist or general dentist restores the tooth to protect it and return it to normal function.
Advanced Technology. Better Treatment Experience.
The GentleWave® System cleans and disinfects the root canal more thoroughly, helping preserve healthy tooth structure for predictable results.
Advanced Technology. Better Treatment Experience.
Small field high resolution 3D imaging helps our specialists see fine details for more precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will the treatment be painful?
Treatment is generally required because pain, due to infection, is already present. The procedure will alleviate that pain and should not be a painful process. Local anesthesia is applied to ensure optimal comfort during treatment. For most patients, the feeling of numbness usually subsides after two-to-three hours. Please note that it is possible to have some discomfort for two-to-three days after the procedure. This can be treated with over-the-counter medication.
Is the tooth dead?
Treatment is generally required because pain, due to infection, is already present. The procedure will alleviate that pain and should not be a painful process. Local anesthesia is applied to ensure optimal comfort during treatment. For most patients, the feeling of numbness usually subsides after two-to-three hours. Please note that it is possible to have some discomfort for two-to-three days after the procedure. This can be treated with over-the-counter medication.
Do you remove the roots?
Treatment is generally required because pain, due to infection, is already present. The procedure will alleviate that pain and should not be a painful process. Local anesthesia is applied to ensure optimal comfort during treatment. For most patients, the feeling of numbness usually subsides after two-to-three hours. Please note that it is possible to have some discomfort for two-to-three days after the procedure. This can be treated with over-the-counter medication.
Do you take out teeth?
Treatment is generally required because pain, due to infection, is already present. The procedure will alleviate that pain and should not be a painful process. Local anesthesia is applied to ensure optimal comfort during treatment. For most patients, the feeling of numbness usually subsides after two-to-three hours. Please note that it is possible to have some discomfort for two-to-three days after the procedure. This can be treated with over-the-counter medication.
Are implants better than root canals?
Treatment is generally required because pain, due to infection, is already present. The procedure will alleviate that pain and should not be a painful process. Local anesthesia is applied to ensure optimal comfort during treatment. For most patients, the feeling of numbness usually subsides after two-to-three hours. Please note that it is possible to have some discomfort for two-to-three days after the procedure. This can be treated with over-the-counter medication.
Why do you use a microscope?
Treatment is generally required because pain, due to infection, is already present. The procedure will alleviate that pain and should not be a painful process. Local anesthesia is applied to ensure optimal comfort during treatment. For most patients, the feeling of numbness usually subsides after two-to-three hours. Please note that it is possible to have some discomfort for two-to-three days after the procedure. This can be treated with over-the-counter medication.
Why would I need to return for retreatment?
Treatment is generally required because pain, due to infection, is already present. The procedure will alleviate that pain and should not be a painful process. Local anesthesia is applied to ensure optimal comfort during treatment. For most patients, the feeling of numbness usually subsides after two-to-three hours. Please note that it is possible to have some discomfort for two-to-three days after the procedure. This can be treated with over-the-counter medication.
What causes a root canal to fail?
Treatment is generally required because pain, due to infection, is already present. The procedure will alleviate that pain and should not be a painful process. Local anesthesia is applied to ensure optimal comfort during treatment. For most patients, the feeling of numbness usually subsides after two-to-three hours. Please note that it is possible to have some discomfort for two-to-three days after the procedure. This can be treated with over-the-counter medication.
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Whether referred by your dentist or searching on your own, we’re here to provide expert diagnosis and compassionate care.