Root Canals
Williamsburg, VA; Newport News, VA; Hampton, VA;
Virginia Beach, VA; Norfolk, VA
Years ago, if the inside of your tooth became seriously injured or damaged, chances were your dentist would have to pull the tooth. But now, thanks to root canal surgery, your tooth can be saved.
The inside of the tooth is made up of pulp tissue, which contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. If that pulp tissue dies-usually because of bacteria entering through a deep cavity or a cracked tooth-it can infect the tooth. That infection can cause pain, swelling and abscesses in the jaw.
Rather than remove the problem by removing the tooth, a dentist can enter the tooth through the root canal, take out the pulp tissue, seal the root canal to protect it, and cover the tooth with a crown to strengthen it. With proper care, a root canal can last for the rest of your life, and you won't lose your tooth.
If you need a root canal in Williamsburg, VA, call or e-mail our dental office today. We can help!
