Why you might need a root canal
When decay, a crack or an injury reaches the soft inner part of a tooth (the pulp), it can get infected or inflamed. Left alone, that can lead to serious pain, swelling and even losing the tooth.
Root canal treatment in Roy removes the infected tissue, cleans and seals the inside of the tooth, and lets you keep your natural tooth. The goal is pain relief, not pain. Most people feel a lot better afterward than they did walking in.
Signs to watch for
- Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers
- Pain when you chew or bite down
- An ache that won't go away
- Swelling or a pimple-like bump on the gum near a tooth
- A tooth that has turned darker
An exam and an X-ray tell us for sure. If it turns out you don't need a root canal, we'll tell you that too.
What to expect
- Thorough numbing before we start
- Careful cleaning and disinfecting of the inside of the tooth
- A secure seal to keep bacteria out
- In most cases, a same-day crown afterward to protect the tooth
Most people say it feels a lot like getting a filling. Dr. Hyrum or Dr. Joseph Packard will explain each step before we begin and check in with you along the way.
Hurting right now?
Don't wait it out. Tooth pain rarely fixes itself, and treating it early is usually simpler. Call (801) 985-3300. We offer same-day emergency visits for patients in Roy, Riverdale, Clinton and nearby.
Members of our membership plan save 20% on root canal treatment.