The pain you feel is the infection, not the procedure. Our gentle root canal therapy eliminates the infection, stops your pain immediately, and saves your natural tooth from extraction.
Root canals have a terrible reputation based on decades-old dentistry. Let’s set the record straight about what it’s really like today.
With modern anesthetics and our advanced techniques, a root canal feels no different than getting a routine cavity filled. You will be completely numb before we even begin. The procedure itself is the cure for your pain, not the cause of it.
The severe, throbbing pain that keeps you awake at night is caused by the infected nerve inside your tooth swelling against the rigid tooth walls. If you delay treatment, the infection will spread to your jawbone, creating a painful abscess.
Dental anxiety is incredibly common, especially when you hear the words “root canal.” We never want fear to stand between you and getting out of pain.
At Anderson Smile Center, we offer sedation dentistry to ensure you remain completely relaxed throughout your procedure.
Takes the edge off immediately. Wears off quickly so you can drive yourself home.
A prescribed pill you take before your appointment. You will be awake but deeply relaxed, and likely won’t remember much of the procedure.
Blankets, neck pillows, and noise-canceling headphones to keep you calm and comfortable.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, the nerve inside your tooth is likely infected. Call us immediately before the infection spreads.
Pain that comes on spontaneously, wakes you up at night, or worsens when you chew or apply pressure to the tooth.
If the pain from drinking hot coffee or eating ice cream lingers for more than a few seconds after the temperature is removed.
A raised bump on your gums near the painful tooth, similar to a pimple. This is a sign that an abscess (pus pocket) has formed.
A tooth that suddenly becomes darker, gray, or black. This indicates that the nerve inside the tooth has died.
If the side of your face or jaw begins to swell, the infection has spread beyond the tooth. This is a dental emergency.
A physical injury to the tooth that extends deep enough to expose the inner pulp to bacteria.
When patients are in severe pain, they often say, “Just pull it out!” While an extraction might seem like the quickest, cheapest fix, it is actually the most expensive and damaging option in the long run.
When you extract a tooth:
Saving your natural tooth with a root canal is almost always the better medical and financial choice.
We understand that unexpected dental work can be stressful on your budget. We are committed to making your treatment affordable.
We are in-network with most major PPO plans. Root canals are typically covered at 50% to 80% by most plans.
Don’t let cost keep you in pain. Split your payment into interest-free monthly installments.
Call us with your insurance information, and our team will verify your benefits and give you a clear estimate before you arrive.
Call to Verify BenefitsOur doctors have extensive experience performing complex root canal therapy, ensuring your tooth is thoroughly cleaned, sealed, and saved.
DDS
Dr. Nguyen utilizes advanced rotary endodontics and digital imaging to perform root canals faster, more comfortably, and with a higher success rate than traditional methods.
DMD
Known for her exceptionally gentle chairside manner, Dr. Chaudhry specializes in helping anxious patients get through complex procedures comfortably and without fear.
Providing emergency pain relief and root canal therapy for patients in Anderson Township, Mt. Washington, Amelia, Newtown, Cherry Grove, Fairfax, Eastgate, Milford, Batavia, and all surrounding Cincinnati communities.
