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A root canal has an undeserved reputation — in reality, it’s the treatment that stops tooth pain and saves a tooth that would otherwise be lost. When decay or injury reaches the soft pulp inside a tooth, that tissue can become infected and intensely painful. Root canal therapy removes the infected pulp, cleans and seals the tooth, and lets you keep your natural smile. At Dental Arts of Boston, we make the process as comfortable as possible. A root canal can:
Call 857-376-6559 if you’re in pain.
Modern root canal treatment is far gentler than its reputation suggests — most patients say it feels similar to having a filling placed. We thoroughly numb the tooth, remove the infected tissue, disinfect the inner chamber, and seal it. Because a treated tooth can become more brittle, we usually finish by placing a dental crown to protect and strengthen it for the long term.
If you’re nervous, tell us — we take extra time to keep anxious patients at ease, and sedation options are available. Don’t wait on tooth pain; the sooner we treat an infection, the better the outcome.
Call 857-376-6559 for root canal therapy in Boston.
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The procedure itself is comfortable — it relieves pain rather than causing it. The tooth is fully numbed, and most patients compare it to getting a filling. Some mild tenderness afterward is normal and short-lived.
Common signs include lingering tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold that won’t go away, swelling near a tooth, or a darkening tooth. Only an exam can confirm it, so call us promptly if you notice these.
A treated tooth loses some of its internal structure and can become brittle. A crown caps and protects it so you can chew normally and the tooth lasts for years.