• Root canal is done when tooth dies or infected from decay, trauma, or unknown etiology.
• You can save a tooth that would otherwise have to be extracted. If you need a root canal, you really don’t have a choice– You either have the root canal or have the tooth extracted.
• Single root canal treatment (40 mins, 1 appointment)
  – Front teeth most likely have one root canal
• Muti-root canal treatment (1-1.5 hours, 1 appointment)
  – Back teeth most likely have 2-4 root canals

“on a side notes”…

See the dentist immediately when you have a toothache or swelling. Longer you wait, the worse the situation becomes. The infection will grow and it could spread to adjacent teeth.

• It temporary makes you feel relaxed
• Dentists use it often for being effective and safe and has few side effects
• Viable option for very anxious patients

“on a side notes”…

Although gas dissipates in your system a minute or two, we recommend bringing a family or friend who can drive you back