Endodontics address the tooth pulp and the tissue surrounding the root. Smyrna Family Dentistry is concerned with treatment of the whole tooth not just the outside. Using Periodontics and Endodontics, our dentists are dedicated to preserving the tooth.

• Severe toothache pain with chewing or pressure

• Prolonged sensitivity/pain to heat or cold temperatures

• Discoloration (a darkening) of the tooth

• Swelling and tenderness in the gums

• A persistent or recurring pimple on the gums

WHY A ROOT CANAL SAVES YOUR TEETH

In the hands of a skilled endodontist, a root canal can save your teeth. When the root, nerve or pulp of a tooth is badly infected, a root canal is performed to remove the infection. The inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.

ROOT CANALS GET A BAD RAP

Most people associate a root canal with pain, discomfort, and other bad things. Our doctors’ skill allows the root canal to be performed with a level of comfort and efficiency to ease our patients’ anxieties.