General Dentistry

Root Canals

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When a tooth is severely damaged or infected, we use root canal therapy to save the tooth and relieve pain. Each tooth contains pulp, soft tissue and nerves that sustain the tooth. Injury, infection, and decay can damage the pulp and put you at risk for tooth loss, if left untreated.

During a root canal, the doctors at Livonia Dental Group remove the pulp, clean the inside of your tooth, and fill the tooth's canal with manmade material. A root canal will preserve your tooth and prevent it from more dental problems. Because infection actually causes the discomfort associated with a root canal, most patients feel better after therapy. You can control mild soreness with over-the-counter pain relievers.

Don’t endure tooth pain. Call Livonia Dental Group to schedule an appointment. Our office is located in the Detroit Metropolitan area near Redford, Farmington, and Northville. Discover more about root canals in our patient library.