Root canals

Our team completes root canals with techniques intended to minimize physical discomfort.

Dr. Qilin Xu does root canals here at Happy Smiles at Columbia.

It treats infection inside the tooth. The inflamed or infected pulp is removed, the space is cleaned and sealed, and the tooth is restored — so the tooth is kept rather than lost.

The infection does not clear up on its own, and it can spread; the tooth may eventually be lost. If you are in pain, call the office rather than waiting for your next visit.

Often, yes. A treated tooth is more brittle than it was, and a crown protects it. The dentist will tell you what your tooth needs.

Keeping your own tooth is usually preferred where it can be saved — it keeps your bite and the neighbouring teeth as they are. Where it cannot be saved, the alternatives are explained.