Root Canals in Barrie

Root Canals

Inside your tooth is something called dental pulp. This pulp is made up of blood vessels, tissue, and nerves. Dental pulp can become infected, and if left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss. Root canals are performed to extract the infected part of the pulp so your tooth can remain healthy.

How Do I Know If I Need a Root Canal?

There are several symptoms that may indicate an infected pulp, including temperature sensitivity, pain while eating, inflamed gums, or gray discolouration of the tooth. Contacting your dentist and letting them know about the issue is the best way to diagnose and treat the problem at its source.

The Root Canal Procedure

Your dentist will set up a separate appointment for a root canal procedure. Before the procedure, your dentist will administer local anesthesia to the area. They will then drill into the tooth to access the infected pulp, which will be removed. Lastly, the area will be flushed out and sealed.