Root Canals

Save Your Tooth, End Your Pain

If you're experiencing severe tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, or swelling around a tooth, you may need a root canal. At Atlantic Smiles, we know root canals have an unfair reputation—but modern techniques and anesthesia make the procedure comfortable and straightforward.

A root canal becomes necessary when the soft tissue inside your tooth (the pulp) becomes infected or inflamed due to deep decay, a crack, or trauma. Left untreated, the infection can spread, cause an abscess, and eventually require extraction.

What to Expect

During root canal therapy, we gently remove the infected pulp, clean and disinfect the inner chambers of the tooth, then seal it to prevent future infection. Most patients report that the procedure feels similar to getting a routine filling—and the relief from pain is immediate.

After your root canal, we'll typically place a crown to protect and strengthen the tooth, restoring it to full function. With proper care, a tooth treated with a root canal can last a lifetime.

Why Choose Atlantic Smiles for Root Canal Therapy?

We use advanced techniques and take the time to ensure you're completely comfortable. Our goal is to save your natural tooth whenever possible—because nothing works quite as well as the tooth you were born with.