Root Canal Therapy in Temple, TX

Root canal therapy is an often feared and misunderstood treatment that saves an infected tooth from extraction. At Lakewood Dental Trails, we understand that you may be nervous about an upcoming root canal, but your comfort is of the utmost importance to us.

If you are scheduled for root canal therapy at our Temple, TX dental office, you can relax knowing that you will not experience any pain and will benefit greatly from the treatment.

We're pleased to offer sedation dentistry if you feel you could benefit from additional relaxation. If you're anxious about the procedure, speak with our Lakewood Dental team to determine which type of sedation would be best for you. Whether or not you opt for sedation, we will administer a local anesthetic to alleviate any discomfort before we start your root canal treatment.

Why We Perform Root Canals in Temple

The pulp area deep inside your tooth is soft tissue that contains material like blood vessels and nerves that keeps your tooth healthy and alive. Inflammation or infection can cause excruciating pain because of the nerves in the pulp tissue.

When your endodontist performs root canal therapy, a small hole is drilled in the affected tooth to access the infection. The purpose is to remove the infected pulp from inside your tooth, which saves the tooth. This process leaves a hollow area that our dentists fill with a soft rubber-like material to seal the tooth root. Our dentists then protect the tooth with a material designed to prevent future infection.