Blog - Root Canals

People who have not had root canal treatment usually dread it because they believe the myths. In reality, root canal treatment relieves pain and eliminates swelling. Unfortunately, the infection itself and not the cure causes all the discomfort.

If you’re lucky, your dentist spots an early tooth root infection during your routine checkup before it causes pain. But unfortunately, most ...

Unless caught early during your routine exam, a root infection can be excruciating, resulting in an emergency dental visit in Jonesboro, AR.

If you have a root infection, you may notice tooth sensitivity that worsens over many hours or a few days. You may also notice swelling or a blister on the gum near the painful tooth. Unfortunately, the only ...

A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or infected.

During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.  This is usually done in one office visit!

After a couple of weeks, we will place a permanent crown on the tooth ...