Family, Cosmetic & Restorative
Dentistry in Herndon, VA

Root Canal Treatment

Root canal therapy at our Herndon NOVA Dental Practice can preserve your natural teeth.

Our dental treatments work to save your natural teeth whenever possible. With root canal treatments, your natural tooth can be restored and can function just like any other tooth for the rest of your life, ensuring comfortable chewing and a natural appearance.

Root canal or endodontic treatment is necessary when the inside, or pulp of a tooth becomes inflamed or infected. The pulp contains the nerves and blood vessels, and it is through the pulp that temperature and pain are perceived. The inflammation or infection can have many causes but mostly are the result of deep decay or trauma.

During the root canal procedure with our Herndon dentists, the infected portion of the root is removed, the infection is treated, and a dental filling is placed in the empty portion of the root. A crown is often placed over the tooth to stabilize it and keep it from breaking, since dental root canals affect the structural integrity of the tooth.

After your root canal procedure, you can expect some soreness and tooth sensitivity. Avoid chewing on the tooth until it has fully healed. A common misconception is that root canal treatment is a painful experience when in actuality, it's quite the opposite. Root canal treatment doesn’t cause pain, it relieves it!

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If you have any questions about root canal dentistry, please refer to our Learning Center section of our web site, or for scheduling inquiries or if we can be of service, please feel free to contact our Herndon office, and a member of our team will be glad to help.