Dr. Jay Sheats, DMD

Tooth pain relief is often necessary when decay, infection, or trauma affects the inner structure of a tooth. In many cases, root canal therapy is the most effective way to eliminate pain, save the natural tooth, and prevent further complications. This procedure removes infected or damaged pulp, cleans the root canals, and seals the tooth…

When a root canal fails, a root canal retreatment must happen. Getting a root canal treatment is better than a dental extraction. If an endodontist sees that your tooth still has good bone support and healthy gums under or around it, a root canal can save the tooth. A root canal is a less expensive…