When tooth decay or injury reaches the nerve inside your tooth, root canal therapy eliminates infection, relieves pain, and saves your natural tooth from extraction. Our sedation-focused approach ensures a comfortable, anxiety-free experience with 95%+ success rates.
Root canal therapy (endodontic treatment) is a procedure that removes infected or damaged pulp tissue from inside a tooth. The pulp—containing nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue—can become infected through deep decay, cracks, chips, or repeated dental procedures.
During treatment, your dentist carefully removes the infected pulp, cleans and shapes the root canals, then seals the tooth to prevent reinfection. The procedure preserves your natural tooth structure, maintaining your bite, jaw alignment, and the natural appearance of your smile. A dental crown is then placed to protect and strengthen the treated tooth for long-term durability.
The biggest misconception about root canal therapy is that it's extremely painful. In reality, the procedure itself is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. The tooth infection causing your pain is the problem—root canal treatment is the solution that eliminates it.
With modern anesthesia techniques and our full range of sedation options, you can be completely comfortable throughout the entire procedure. Many patients are surprised to discover they feel little to no discomfort during treatment, and most report significant pain relief within 24-48 hours. For patients with severe dental anxiety, IV sedation or general anesthesia means you can sleep through the entire procedure and wake up with the infection resolved.
Multiple sedation options for your comfort
Common signs and situations that indicate endodontic treatment is needed
When a tooth is severely infected or damaged, you generally have two options: save it with root canal therapy or remove it with extraction. While extraction may seem simpler, it creates additional challenges—bone loss, shifting teeth, bite changes, and the need for replacement with a dental implant or bridge.
Root canal therapy preserves your natural tooth, which is almost always the best option. Your natural tooth maintains proper jaw bone stimulation, provides the most natural chewing function, and costs significantly less than extraction followed by implant placement. With a 95%+ success rate and results that can last a lifetime with proper care, root canal therapy is the gold standard for treating infected teeth.
Nothing functions quite like your natural tooth. Preserving it through root canal therapy maintains your natural bite force and chewing efficiency, protects neighboring teeth from excessive wear or shifting, preserves the jaw bone that supports your facial structure, and eliminates the cost and complexity of tooth replacement.
A root canal-treated tooth, properly restored with a dental crown, can function normally for decades. You'll be able to eat, speak, and smile with complete confidence, knowing your natural tooth is intact and healthy.
Your step-by-step root canal procedure
Digital X-rays and thorough examination to identify the infection, assess root canal anatomy, and plan your personalized treatment approach.
Local anesthesia numbs the treatment area completely. Your chosen sedation option ensures total comfort and relaxation throughout the procedure.
A small opening is made in the tooth crown. A rubber dam isolates the tooth to keep the treatment area clean and dry.
Infected pulp tissue is carefully removed using advanced rotary instruments. The root canals are thoroughly cleaned, shaped, and disinfected.
The cleaned canals are filled with biocompatible gutta-percha material and sealed to prevent reinfection. A temporary filling protects the tooth.
At a follow-up visit, a custom dental crown is placed over the treated tooth to restore its full strength, function, and natural appearance.
Most patients experience significant pain relief within 24-48 hours of root canal treatment. Some mild tenderness around the treated tooth is normal for a few days and can be managed with over-the-counter pain medication.
Avoid chewing on the treated side until your permanent crown is placed. Maintain your regular brushing and flossing routine, and attend all follow-up appointments. If your tooth was treated with a temporary filling, be gentle with that area until your crown appointment. Should you need retreatment in the future, our team is here to help.
$800 – $1500 CAD
Root canal therapy pricing varies by tooth location and complexity.
Front teeth: $800–$1,000.
Premolars: $900–$1,200.
Molars: $1,200–$1,500.
Crown restoration adds $1,200–$1,800.
Most dental insurance plans cover 50-80% of root canal costs.
We also accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and offer flexible payment options.
Pricing varies by tooth location, number of canals, and complexity. We provide transparent estimates before treatment begins.
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