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A root canal may be recommended when the nerve and blood supply inside a tooth becomes inflamed or infected from deep decay, a crack, trauma, or a large filling. The goal is to relieve tooth pain, remove infection, and help preserve your natural tooth whenever possible.
At Lake Stevens Dental, we evaluate symptoms carefully, explain your options in plain English, and help you decide whether root canal therapy, a crown, extraction, or another treatment is the best next step.
Modern root canal treatment is a routine dental procedure used to treat infection inside a tooth. Many patients are surprised that the appointment feels similar to having a deep filling done, and the treatment is often what relieves the pain caused by the infected tooth.
After the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed, many back teeth need a crown to protect the remaining tooth structure and restore chewing function.
Root canals have an old reputation, but modern treatment is designed to keep you numb and comfortable. In many cases, the procedure relieves the toothache caused by infection or inflammation inside the tooth.
Common warning signs include lingering hot or cold sensitivity, throbbing tooth pain, pain when biting, swelling, a pimple on the gums, or a darkened tooth. An exam and X-ray are needed to confirm the cause.
After root canal treatment, the tooth is usually restored with a filling or crown. Back teeth often need crowns because they handle heavy chewing forces.
Having tooth pain, swelling, or lingering sensitivity? Call 425-334-1934 or book an appointment online.
Serving Granite Falls: If you are nearby with urgent tooth pain, swelling, or a broken tooth, see our emergency dentist near Granite Falls page for next steps.
Lake Stevens Dental also has helpful emergency resources for nearby patients: Granite Falls, Marysville, and Snohomish. If a tooth breaks, see our guide: what to do if you break a tooth in Lake Stevens.
