With modern anesthetic, most patients are comfortable during the procedure. After the procedure, the tooth may feel sore or sensitive, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure. This discomfort can be relieved with over the counter or prescription medication. However, if you experience swelling or severe pain, you should contact our office as soon as possible.

Advances in endodontics have made it possible to save teeth that would have been non-salvageable just a few years ago. However, sometimes a tooth cannot be saved because the root is severely fractured, there is bone loss, or the tooth is non-restorable.

Sometimes the pulp inside your tooth becomes inflamed or infected. This can be caused by deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, a crack or chip in the tooth, or a blow to the tooth.