Saving a painful tooth
The root canal's reputation is worse than the root canal.
A root canal removes the inflamed pulp inside a tooth, the part that's causing the pain, and seals it. With modern numbing it feels a lot like a filling. Most people leave in less pain than they arrived with.
How we make it gentle
What's different here.
- Same-week appointments when you're in pain
- Profound numbing, tested before we begin
- Laughing gas or oral sedation available
- Headphones and a ceiling screen to help the time pass
- A follow-up call that evening
Fees, posted
No surprises.
- Root canal, front toothfrom $890
- Root canal, premolarfrom $1,090
- Root canal, molarA crown is usually recommended afterwardsfrom $1,390
Concept fees in CAD, before insurance. We direct bill most plans and accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan. All fees and insurance.
- Enamel
- Dentin
- Pulp & canals
What we actually treat
It's the pink part.
The pulp is the soft tissue in the centre of the tooth, with thin canals running down each root. When it's inflamed or infected, it hurts. We clean it out, shape the canals and seal them, and your tooth stays.
Drag the model to turn it.
Questions
Root canal therapy, honestly answered.
Does a root canal hurt?
The treatment itself shouldn't. The tooth may be tender for a few days afterwards, which over-the-counter pain relief usually handles.
Wouldn't it be easier to pull the tooth?
Sometimes, but keeping your own tooth is almost always better for chewing and for the teeth around it. We'll explain both options honestly.
How many visits?
Usually one, sometimes two for infected teeth.
Fernwood Gentle Dentistry
Ready when you are.
Not a minute before.
Or call (250) 555-0143 · Direct billing · CDCP accepted · Evening hours Tue & Thu